Derek Lam 10 Crosby Rain Day dupe — cheaper alternatives

Derek Lam 10 Crosby Rain Day: released in 2015, aromatic, woody and earthy, about 4h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Derek Lam 10 Crosby Rain Day dupe?

The closest Derek Lam 10 Crosby Rain Day dupe we found is Clean Rain — 80% match, about $60 (estimate) versus about $35 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Derek Lam 10 Crosby Rain Day 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 Derek Lam 10 Crosby Rain DayProjection
1Clean Rain80%about $60 (+71%)5h vs 4h6/10
2Demeter Fragrance Rain79%about $25* (−29%)3h vs 4h4/10
3Guess Man77%about $25 (−29%)4h vs 4h6/10
4Monotheme Venezia Verbena75%about $20 (−43%)4h vs 4h5/10
5Gap Grass75%about $354h vs 4h7/10
  1. Clean Rain — 80% scent match

    Captures a lush, dewy aquatic atmosphere that aligns closely with the petrichor and fresh floral essence of Rain Day.

    It shares its white floral, citrus and woody accords with Derek Lam 10 Crosby Rain Day, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 1,337 community ratings.

  2. Demeter Fragrance Rain — 79% scent match

    Provides an ozonic, wet-earth freshness that channels the refreshing rainy day aesthetic of the Derek Lam creation.

    It lasts about 3h against 4h and carries 557 community ratings.

  3. Guess Man — 77% scent match

    Shares a crisp, aromatic green freshness balanced by light woods that echoes the casual vibe of Rain Day.

    It shares its aromatic, woody and fresh accords with Derek Lam 10 Crosby Rain Day, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 714 community ratings.

  4. Monotheme Venezia Verbena — 75% scent match

    Leans into bright, herbal-citrus notes that evoke the uplifting neroli opening of Rain Day.

    It shares its citrus, green and aromatic accords with Derek Lam 10 Crosby Rain Day, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 126 community ratings.

  5. Gap Grass — 75% scent match — discontinued

    Delivers a crisp, dewy green profile with soft earthy undertones similar to the fresh garden feel of Rain Day.

    It shares its green, fresh and floral accords with Derek Lam 10 Crosby Rain Day, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 263 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

Which Derek Lam 10 Crosby Rain Day dupe is cheapest?

Monotheme Venezia Verbena, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 45% less than Derek Lam 10 Crosby Rain Day.

Which Derek Lam 10 Crosby Rain Day dupe lasts longest?

Clean Rain, at about 5h on skin, against about 4h for Derek Lam 10 Crosby Rain Day.

Which Derek Lam 10 Crosby Rain Day dupe is closest to the original?

Clean Rain, at 80% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

Derek Lam 10 Crosby Rain Day itself sells from 351.2 RON (50 ml) at partnered retailers.

How much does a Derek Lam 10 Crosby Rain Day dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Clean Rain actually costs about $35 a year MORE than Derek Lam 10 Crosby Rain Day. 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 Derek Lam 10 Crosby Rain Day dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Clean Rain comes closest at 4.6h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Derek Lam 10 Crosby Rain Day notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-09-18.