Dior Grand Bal (2018) dupe — cheaper alternatives

Dior Grand Bal (2018): released in 2018, white floral, yellow floral and sweet, about 5h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Dior Grand Bal (2018) dupe?

The closest Dior Grand Bal (2018) dupe we found is Acqua di Parma Gelsomino Nobile — 86% match, about $80 (estimate) versus about $250 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Dior Grand Bal (2018) 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 Dior Grand Bal (2018)Projection
1Acqua di Parma Gelsomino Nobile86%about $80 (−68%)6h vs 5h7/10
2Trussardi Donna (2011)80%about $125 (−50%)5h vs 5h7/10
3Solinotes Magnolia80%about $20 (−92%)4h vs 5h4/10
4Calvin Klein Beauty78%about $25 (−90%)6h vs 5h6/10
5Michael Kors Glam Jasmine78%about $140 (−44%)6h vs 5h6/10
  1. Acqua di Parma Gelsomino Nobile — 86% scent match

    Evokes the opulent white floral character of Dior Grand Bal, highlighting a prominent and radiant jasmine note.

    It shares its white floral, citrus and sweet accords with Dior Grand Bal (2018), lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 913 community ratings.

  2. Trussardi Donna (2011) — 80% scent match

    Weaves together bright citrus and lush florals in a manner evocative of Dior Grand Bal.

    It shares its citrus, white floral and sweet accords with Dior Grand Bal (2018), lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 6,794 community ratings.

  3. Solinotes Magnolia — 80% scent match

    Shares a similar breezy, luminous floral charm reminiscent of the lighter moments of Dior Grand Bal.

    It shares its white floral, floral and citrus accords with Dior Grand Bal (2018), lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 157 community ratings.

  4. Calvin Klein Beauty — 78% scent match

    Presents a clean, sophisticated floral profile that sits comfortably in the same aesthetic family as Dior Grand Bal.

    It shares its white floral, floral and woody accords with Dior Grand Bal (2018), lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 6,062 community ratings.

  5. Michael Kors Glam Jasmine — 78% scent match

    Centers around a bold jasmine heart that mirrors the heavy white floral focus of Dior Grand Bal.

    It shares its white floral, woody and fruity accords with Dior Grand Bal (2018), lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 1,208 community ratings.

Which Dior Grand Bal (2018) dupe is cheapest?

Solinotes Magnolia, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Dior Grand Bal (2018).

Which Dior Grand Bal (2018) dupe lasts longest?

Acqua di Parma Gelsomino Nobile, at about 6h on skin, against about 5h for Dior Grand Bal (2018).

Which Dior Grand Bal (2018) dupe is closest to the original?

Acqua di Parma Gelsomino Nobile, at 86% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Dior Grand Bal (2018) dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Acqua di Parma Acqua di Parma Gelsomino Nobile saves you about $250 a year against Dior Grand Bal (2018). 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 Dior Grand Bal (2018) dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Acqua di Parma Acqua di Parma Gelsomino Nobile comes closest at 5.5h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

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Updated 2026-11-08.