Cale Fragranze d’Autore Tepidarium: released in 2008, citrus, coconut and aromatic, about 5h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Cale Fragranze d’Autore Tepidarium dupe we found is French Connection UK Friction for Her — 84% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $145 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Cale Fragranze d’Autore Tepidarium dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Cale Fragranze d’Autore Tepidarium | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | French Connection UK Friction for Her | 84% | about $20 (−86%) | 4h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 2 | Zara Tropical Boost | 79% | about $20 (−86%) | 4h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa '62 | 77% | about $105 (−28%) | 4h vs 5h | 3/10 |
| 4 | Demeter Fragrance Pina Colada | 76% | about $25 (−83%) | 4h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 5 | Pacifica Indian Coconut Nectar | 71% | about $40 (−72%) | 4h vs 5h | 7/10 |
This fragrance captures a similar tropical, fruity energy to Tepidarium, blending sweet coconut and citrus notes into a bright, refreshing profile.
It shares its sweet, coconut and fruity accords with Cale Fragranze d’Autore Tepidarium, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 1,197 community ratings.
A vibrant, fruit-forward scent that mirrors the piña colada and citrus facets found in Tepidarium, offering a playful and sunny experience.
It shares its sweet, fruity and citrus accords with Cale Fragranze d’Autore Tepidarium, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 133 community ratings.
While more gourmand, it shares the same tropical, sun-drenched vibe as Tepidarium, leaning heavily into coconut and warm, sweet accords.
It shares its sweet accords with Cale Fragranze d’Autore Tepidarium, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 12,305 community ratings.
Focuses directly on the cocktail-inspired fruitiness of Tepidarium, delivering a straightforward and refreshing burst of pineapple and coconut.
It shares its coconut, sweet and fruity accords with Cale Fragranze d’Autore Tepidarium, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 132 community ratings.
Shares the creamy, tropical sweetness found in the heart of Tepidarium, offering a simple and pleasant take on coconut-infused fruitiness.
It shares its coconut and sweet accords with Cale Fragranze d’Autore Tepidarium, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 647 community ratings.
French Connection UK Friction for Her, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than Cale Fragranze d’Autore Tepidarium.
French Connection UK Friction for Her, at about 4h on skin, against about 5h for Cale Fragranze d’Autore Tepidarium.
French Connection UK Friction for Her, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — French Connection UK Friction for Her saves you about $185 a year against Cale Fragranze d’Autore Tepidarium. 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. French Connection UK Friction for Her comes closest at 4.1h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Cale Fragranze d’Autore Tepidarium notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-05.