Blue Scents Mandarin dupe — cheaper alternatives

Blue Scents Mandarin: released in 2016, citrus, green and floral, about 5h on skin, projection 4/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Blue Scents Mandarin dupe?

The closest Blue Scents Mandarin dupe we found is Tom Ford Mandarino di Amalfi — 89% match, about $295 (estimate) versus about $25 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Blue Scents Mandarin dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

How the 5 picks compare on match, price and performance. Prices are estimates for a 100 ml bottle, not live retailer prices; * size not listed, so assumed to be 100 ml.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Blue Scents MandarinProjection
1Tom Ford Mandarino di Amalfi89%about $295* (+1080%)5h vs 5h6/10
2Nest Crème de Clementine83%about $35 (+40%)5h vs 5h5/10
34711 Acqua Colonia Mandarine & Cardamom82%about $20* (−20%)4h vs 5h6/10
4Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau So Fresh Spring81%about $110 (+340%)4h vs 5h6/10
5Bath & Body Works Calypso Clementine79%about $30* (+20%)4h vs 5h5/10
  1. Tom Ford Mandarino di Amalfi — 89% scent match

    Shares the vibrant mandarin and aromatic green profile of Blue Scents Mandarin with a more luxurious herbal depth.

    It shares its citrus, fresh spicy and white floral accords with Blue Scents Mandarin, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 3,678 community ratings.

  2. Nest Crème de Clementine — 83% scent match

    Evokes the sparkling citrus and green tea brightness of Blue Scents Mandarin, adding a smooth creamy nuance.

    It shares its citrus, sweet and floral accords with Blue Scents Mandarin, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 531 community ratings.

  3. 4711 Acqua Colonia Mandarine & Cardamom — 82% scent match

    Captures the zesty, uplifting mandarin and green tone found in Blue Scents Mandarin in an easy everyday splash.

    It shares its citrus, sweet and green accords with Blue Scents Mandarin, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 398 community ratings.

  4. Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau So Fresh Spring — 81% scent match

    Presents a fresh floral and green tea aura reminiscent of the brighter facets of Blue Scents Mandarin.

    It shares its green and sweet accords with Blue Scents Mandarin, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 139 community ratings.

  5. Bath & Body Works Calypso Clementine — 79% scent match

    Delivers a bright citrus splash that shares the refreshing fruit character of Blue Scents Mandarin.

    It shares its citrus, woody and sweet accords with Blue Scents Mandarin, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 200 community ratings.

Which Blue Scents Mandarin dupe is cheapest?

4711 Acqua Colonia Mandarine & Cardamom, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 20% less than Blue Scents Mandarin.

Which Blue Scents Mandarin dupe lasts longest?

Tom Ford Mandarino di Amalfi, at about 5h on skin, against about 5h for Blue Scents Mandarin.

Which Blue Scents Mandarin dupe is closest to the original?

Tom Ford Mandarino di Amalfi, at 89% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Blue Scents Mandarin dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Tom Ford Mandarino di Amalfi actually costs about $395 a year MORE than Blue Scents Mandarin. 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.

Will a Blue Scents Mandarin dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Tom Ford Mandarino di Amalfi comes closest at 4.7h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Blue Scents Mandarin notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-10-06.