Aloha Beauty Tropical Gardenia: released in 1990, about 7h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 7/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Aloha Beauty Tropical Gardenia dupe we found is Jovan Island Gardenia — 89% match, about $10 (estimate) versus about $30 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Aloha Beauty Tropical Gardenia dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Aloha Beauty Tropical Gardenia | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jovan Island Gardenia | 89% | about $10 (−67%) | 5h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Pacifica Tahitian Gardenia | 87% | about $40 (+33%) | 5h vs 7h | 5/10 |
| 3 | Elizabeth Taylor Gardenia | 85% | about $25* (−17%) | 5h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Coty Sand & Sable | 83% | about $25 (−17%) | 5h vs 7h | 8/10 |
| 5 | Yardley Luxe Gardenia | 86% | about $10 (−67%) | 4h vs 7h | 6/10 |
Captures the heady tropical gardenia nuance of Aloha Beauty Tropical Gardenia, blending creamy white flowers with subtle coconut warmth.
It lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 445 community ratings.
Reminiscent of the bright island florals in Aloha Beauty Tropical Gardenia, enhanced by subtle citrus and sweet tea notes.
It lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 722 community ratings.
Shares the lush, intoxicating white floral profile of Aloha Beauty Tropical Gardenia, adding a velvety jasmine accent in the dry-down.
It lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 1,523 community ratings.
Leans into similar sun-warmed tropical territory as Aloha Beauty Tropical Gardenia with rich tuberose and gardenia undertones.
It lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 705 community ratings.
Evokes the fresh, solar petal character of Aloha Beauty Tropical Gardenia with a lighter green top note and gentle white floral finish.
It lasts about 4h against 7h and carries 15 community ratings.
Jovan Island Gardenia, at about $10 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 65% less than Aloha Beauty Tropical Gardenia.
Coty Sand & Sable, at about 5h on skin, against about 7h for Aloha Beauty Tropical Gardenia.
Jovan Island Gardenia, at 89% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Jovan Island Gardenia saves you about $30 a year against Aloha Beauty Tropical Gardenia. Both priced at 100 ml; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Coty Sand & Sable comes closest at 5.4h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Aloha Beauty Tropical Gardenia notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-13.