Dilís Parfum #2 citrus/basil dupe — cheaper alternatives

Dilís Parfum #2 citrus/basil: released in 2024, citrus, fresh spicy and fresh, about 3h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 2/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Dilís Parfum #2 citrus/basil dupe?

The closest Dilís Parfum #2 citrus/basil dupe we found is Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic — 91% match, about $145 (estimate) versus about $50 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Dilís Parfum #2 citrus/basil 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 Dilís Parfum #2 citrus/basilProjection
1Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic91%about $145 (+190%)4h vs 3h3/10
2Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Forte Mandarine Basilic90%about $130 (+160%)5h vs 3h5/10
34711 Acqua Colonia Blood Orange & Basil89%about $20 (−60%)3h vs 3h6/10
4Jo Malone London Lime Basil & Mandarin88%about $100 (+100%)5h vs 3h6/10
5Donna Karan DKNY Women86%about $15 (−70%)6h vs 3h6/10
  1. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic — 91% scent match

    Features a prominent mandarin and basil pairing that mirrors the crisp citrus-herbal profile of Dilís Parfum #2.

    It shares its citrus, fresh spicy and green accords with Dilís Parfum #2 citrus/basil, lasts about 4h against 3h and carries 9,006 community ratings.

  2. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Forte Mandarine Basilic — 90% scent match

    A richer, warmer exploration of the mandarin and basil signature present in Dilís Parfum #2.

    It shares its citrus, green and aromatic accords with Dilís Parfum #2 citrus/basil, opens on Basil too, lasts about 5h against 3h and carries 1,911 community ratings.

  3. 4711 Acqua Colonia Blood Orange & Basil — 89% scent match

    Evokes the bright citrus-and-basil opening of Dilís Parfum #2, offering a similarly refreshing and herbal daytime character.

    It shares its citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords with Dilís Parfum #2 citrus/basil, lasts about 3h against 3h and carries 1,208 community ratings.

  4. Jo Malone London Lime Basil & Mandarin — 88% scent match

    Plays in the same aromatic citrus-and-herbal family as Dilís Parfum #2, anchored by a vibrant green freshness.

    It shares its citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Dilís Parfum #2 citrus/basil, lasts about 5h against 3h and carries 4,431 community ratings.

  5. Donna Karan DKNY Women — 86% scent match

    Shares the clean, zesty energy found in Dilís Parfum #2, leaning into a similarly uplifting aromatic space.

    It shares its citrus, aromatic and green accords with Dilís Parfum #2 citrus/basil, lasts about 6h against 3h and carries 3,320 community ratings.

Which Dilís Parfum #2 citrus/basil dupe is cheapest?

Donna Karan DKNY Women, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 70% less than Dilís Parfum #2 citrus/basil.

Which Dilís Parfum #2 citrus/basil dupe lasts longest?

Donna Karan DKNY Women, at about 6h on skin, against about 3h for Dilís Parfum #2 citrus/basil.

Which Dilís Parfum #2 citrus/basil dupe is closest to the original?

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic, at 91% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Dilís Parfum #2 citrus/basil dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic actually costs about $140 a year MORE than Dilís Parfum #2 citrus/basil. 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 Dilís Parfum #2 citrus/basil dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Donna Karan DKNY Women comes closest at 5.7h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Dilís Parfum #2 citrus/basil notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-10-29.