Arno Sorel Jardins de Babel Hesperides: fruity, woody and fresh, about 5h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Arno Sorel Jardins de Babel Hesperides dupe we found is Penhaligon's Empressa — 84% match, about $75 (estimate) versus about $15 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Arno Sorel Jardins de Babel Hesperides dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Arno Sorel Jardins de Babel Hesperides | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Penhaligon's Empressa | 84% | about $75* (+400%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Fragonard Frivole | 82% | about $65 (+333%) | 5h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 3 | Grès Lumiere Noire | 80% | about $30* (+100%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 4 | InStyle Sex in The City Kiss | 81% | about $10 (−33%) | 3h vs 5h | 4/10 |
| 5 | Chantal Thomass Eau de Toilette | 77% | about $40 (+167%) | 4h vs 5h | 7/10 |
Presents a more luxurious take on the bright citrus and warm woody framework found in Jardins de Babel Hesperides.
It shares its citrus, fruity and woody accords with Arno Sorel Jardins de Babel Hesperides, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 1,654 community ratings.
Blends sparkling citrus and rich florals in a manner akin to Jardins de Babel Hesperides, offering a radiant summer aura.
It shares its citrus, fresh and floral accords with Arno Sorel Jardins de Babel Hesperides, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 308 community ratings.
Shares the bright, juicy fruit-and-citrus opening of Jardins de Babel Hesperides with a sweet, playful dry-down.
It shares its floral, woody and fresh accords with Arno Sorel Jardins de Babel Hesperides, lasts about 3h against 5h and carries 99 community ratings.
Evokes the fruity and violet-infused character of Jardins de Babel Hesperides, leaning into a slightly deeper floral profile.
It shares its rose, citrus and woody accords with Arno Sorel Jardins de Babel Hesperides, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 259 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Leans into a comparable powdery and fruity mood, echoing the delicate charm of Jardins de Babel Hesperides.
It shares its fruity, citrus and rose accords with Arno Sorel Jardins de Babel Hesperides, opens on Black Currant too, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 55 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
InStyle Sex in The City Kiss, at about $10 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 35% less than Arno Sorel Jardins de Babel Hesperides.
Penhaligon's Empressa, at about 5h on skin, against about 5h for Arno Sorel Jardins de Babel Hesperides.
Penhaligon's Empressa, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Penhaligon's Empressa actually costs about $90 a year MORE than Arno Sorel Jardins de Babel Hesperides. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; 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. Penhaligon's Empressa comes closest at 5.3h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Arno Sorel Jardins de Babel Hesperides notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-14.