Chanel N°18 Eau de Parfum dupe — cheaper alternatives

Chanel N°18 Eau de Parfum: released in 2016, floral, musky and woody, about 5h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Chanel N°18 Eau de Parfum dupe?

The closest Chanel N°18 Eau de Parfum dupe we found is Laura Biagiotti Forever Gold — 78% match, about $35 (estimate) versus about $255 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Chanel N°18 Eau de Parfum 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.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Chanel N°18 Eau de ParfumProjection
1Laura Biagiotti Forever Gold78%about $35 (−86%)5h vs 5h7/10
2Salvador Dali Dali Parfum de Toilette68%about $35 (−86%)8h vs 5h9/10
3Lattafa Perfumes Musk Mood62%about $20 (−92%)6h vs 5h6/10
4Maison Alhambra Floral Bloom68%about $20 (−92%)6h vs 5h6/10
5Zara Iris72%about $30 (−88%)7h vs 5h5/10
  1. Laura Biagiotti Forever Gold — 78% scent match

    Shares a similar powdery and floral character that evokes the delicate, iris-forward elegance found in Chanel N°18.

    It shares its fruity, sweet and woody accords with Chanel N°18 Eau de Parfum, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 175 community ratings.

  2. Salvador Dali Dali Parfum de Toilette — 68% scent match

    Provides a complex, powdery floral experience that mirrors the vintage-leaning, iris-heavy structure of the reference scent.

    It shares its woody and powdery accords with Chanel N°18 Eau de Parfum, lasts about 8h against 5h and carries 5,111 community ratings.

  3. Lattafa Perfumes Musk Mood — 62% scent match

    Focuses on the clean, musky, and slightly fruity facets that provide a similar airy, skin-scent impression to the reference.

    It shares its musky, powdery and floral accords with Chanel N°18 Eau de Parfum, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 833 community ratings.

  4. Maison Alhambra Floral Bloom — 68% scent match

    A soft, floral-forward composition that echoes the delicate, powdery iris notes found in the Chanel composition.

    It shares its fruity, musky and woody accords with Chanel N°18 Eau de Parfum, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 36 community ratings.

  5. Zara Iris — 72% scent match — discontinued

    Captures the powdery, iris-centric essence of the reference with a clean, approachable woody dry-down that feels very similar.

    It shares its iris, powdery and violet accords with Chanel N°18 Eau de Parfum, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 52 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

Which Chanel N°18 Eau de Parfum dupe is cheapest?

Lattafa Perfumes Musk Mood, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Chanel N°18 Eau de Parfum.

Which Chanel N°18 Eau de Parfum dupe lasts longest?

Salvador Dali Dali Parfum de Toilette, at about 8h on skin, against about 5h for Chanel N°18 Eau de Parfum.

Which Chanel N°18 Eau de Parfum dupe is closest to the original?

Laura Biagiotti Forever Gold, at 78% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Chanel N°18 Eau de Parfum dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Laura Biagiotti Forever Gold saves you about $320 a year against Chanel N°18 Eau de Parfum. 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.

Will a Chanel N°18 Eau de Parfum dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Salvador Dali Dali Parfum de Toilette comes closest at 7.5h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Chanel N°18 Eau de Parfum notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-11-05.