Botanicae Meraki: released in 2024, fruity, woody and sweet, about 6h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Botanicae Meraki dupe we found is Zara Brulante Violette — 84% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $130 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Botanicae Meraki dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Botanicae Meraki | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zara Brulante Violette | 84% | about $30 (−77%) | 5h vs 6h | 5/10 |
| 2 | Lattafa Perfumes Ana Abiyedh | 79% | about $20 (−85%) | 7h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Maison Alhambra Philos Pura | 76% | about $20 (−85%) | 7h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Armaf Club de Nuit White Imperiale | 74% | about $35 (−73%) | 8h vs 6h | 8/10 |
| 5 | Fragrance World Amber & Neroli | 77% | about $30 (−77%) | 6h vs 6h | 6/10 |
This fragrance captures the powdery violet and iris elegance found in Botanicae Meraki, offering a sophisticated floral profile at a much more accessible price point.
It shares its woody, powdery and iris accords with Botanicae Meraki, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 192 community ratings.
With its prominent fruity and woody character, this scent shares a similar playful yet grounded energy to the strawberry and sandalwood notes in Botanicae Meraki.
It shares its powdery, vanilla and sweet accords with Botanicae Meraki, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 2,786 community ratings.
The bright, fruity sweetness in this composition echoes the strawberry and blackcurrant nuances present in Botanicae Meraki, balanced by a soft woody base.
It shares its fruity, sweet and vanilla accords with Botanicae Meraki, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 429 community ratings.
While more intense, this fragrance shares the powdery, floral-woody DNA that makes Botanicae Meraki feel both clean and complex on the skin.
It shares its powdery, vanilla and fruity accords with Botanicae Meraki, lasts about 8h against 6h and carries 2,005 community ratings.
This scent leans into the green, earthy fig profile that defines the opening of Botanicae Meraki, providing a fresh and woody experience.
It lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 80 community ratings.
Maison Alhambra Philos Pura, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than Botanicae Meraki.
Armaf Club de Nuit White Imperiale, at about 8h on skin, against about 6h for Botanicae Meraki.
Zara Brulante Violette, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Botanicae Meraki itself sells from €85 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Zara Brulante Violette saves you about $145 a year against Botanicae Meraki. 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, these cover it: Armaf Club de Nuit White Imperiale (8.1h) — 1 of 5.
Botanicae Meraki notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-30.