David Yurman Delicate Essence dupe — closest scent matches

David Yurman Delicate Essence: released in 2011, floral, rose and fresh, about 5h on skin, projection 3/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good David Yurman Delicate Essence dupe?

The closest David Yurman Delicate Essence scent match we found is Trussardi Delicate Rose — 82% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $30 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best David Yurman Delicate Essence 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 David Yurman Delicate EssenceProjection
1Trussardi Delicate Rose82%about $305h vs 5h4/10
2Calvin Klein Eternity Moment81%about $35 (+17%)5h vs 5h6/10
3Donna Karan DKNY Be Delicious Fresh Blossom78%about $65* (+117%)5h vs 5h6/10
4Burberry Brit Sheer77%about $40 (+33%)4h vs 5h6/10
5Paul Smith Rose80%about $35* (+17%)5h vs 5h5/10
  1. Trussardi Delicate Rose — 82% scent match

    Features a comparable soft rose and lotus character that closely mirrors David Yurman Delicate Essence.

    It shares its floral, rose and woody accords with David Yurman Delicate Essence, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 2,253 community ratings.

  2. Calvin Klein Eternity Moment — 81% scent match

    Shares the luminous pink floral and dewy freshness found in David Yurman Delicate Essence.

    It shares its floral, fresh and aquatic accords with David Yurman Delicate Essence, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 2,889 community ratings.

  3. Donna Karan DKNY Be Delicious Fresh Blossom — 78% scent match

    Leans into a bright, fruity-floral brightness reminiscent of David Yurman Delicate Essence.

    It shares its rose, fresh and floral accords with David Yurman Delicate Essence, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 4,892 community ratings.

  4. Burberry Brit Sheer — 77% scent match

    Presents a light, airy floral and citrus aura that sits in a similar realm to David Yurman Delicate Essence.

    It shares its fresh, floral and musky accords with David Yurman Delicate Essence, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 2,398 community ratings.

  5. Paul Smith Rose — 80% scent match — discontinued

    Delivers a clean, transparent rose impression in the same delicate family as David Yurman Delicate Essence.

    It shares its rose, floral and powdery accords with David Yurman Delicate Essence, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 1,954 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

Which David Yurman Delicate Essence dupe is cheapest?

Trussardi Delicate Rose, at about $30 for 100 ml (estimate).

Which David Yurman Delicate Essence dupe lasts longest?

Calvin Klein Eternity Moment, at about 5h on skin, against about 5h for David Yurman Delicate Essence.

Which David Yurman Delicate Essence dupe is closest to the original?

Trussardi Delicate Rose, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a David Yurman Delicate Essence dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Trussardi Trussardi Delicate Rose works out about the same as David Yurman Delicate Essence over a year. 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 David Yurman Delicate Essence dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Calvin Klein Eternity Moment comes closest at 5.3h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

David Yurman Delicate Essence notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-09-14.