Dolce&Gabbana Q by Dolce & Gabbana Elixir: released in 2026, cherry, balsamic and white floral, about 7h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Dolce&Gabbana Q by Dolce & Gabbana Elixir dupe we found is Tom Ford Lost Cherry — 84% match, about $200 (estimate) versus about $225 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Dolce&Gabbana Q by Dolce & Gabbana Elixir dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Dolce&Gabbana Q by Dolce & Gabbana Elixir | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Ford Lost Cherry | 84% | about $200 (−11%) | 5h vs 7h | 8/10 |
| 2 | BDK Parfums Rouge Smoking Extrait | 81% | about $330 (+47%) | 8h vs 7h | 8/10 |
| 3 | BDK Parfums Rouge Smoking | 79% | about $245 (+9%) | 6h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Givenchy L'Interdit Eau de Parfum Rouge Ultime | 78% | about $125 (−44%) | 7h vs 7h | 8/10 |
| 5 | Gucci Bloom Parfum | 76% | about $125 (−44%) | 6h vs 7h | 6/10 |
Showcases a luscious cherry profile that echoes the sweet and opulent nature found within Q by Dolce & Gabbana Elixir.
It shares its cherry, sweet and amber accords with Dolce&Gabbana Q by Dolce & Gabbana Elixir, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 18,271 community ratings.
Amplifies the rich cherry and balsamic facets in a manner reminiscent of Q by Dolce & Gabbana Elixir.
It shares its amber, sweet and cherry accords with Dolce&Gabbana Q by Dolce & Gabbana Elixir, opens on Cherry too, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 1,113 community ratings.
Brings a velvety cherry and balsamic character that sits comfortably in the same aromatic family as Q by Dolce & Gabbana Elixir.
It shares its sweet, amber and cherry accords with Dolce&Gabbana Q by Dolce & Gabbana Elixir, opens on Cherry too, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 4,759 community ratings.
Explores a deep, spicy white floral and resinous depth that runs parallel to Q by Dolce & Gabbana Elixir.
It shares its white floral, sweet and woody accords with Dolce&Gabbana Q by Dolce & Gabbana Elixir, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 2,739 community ratings.
Leans into a dense, nocturnal white floral heart that shares stylistic ground with Q by Dolce & Gabbana Elixir.
It shares its white floral, amber and balsamic accords with Dolce&Gabbana Q by Dolce & Gabbana Elixir, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 650 community ratings.
Givenchy L'Interdit Eau de Parfum Rouge Ultime, at about $125 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 45% less than Dolce&Gabbana Q by Dolce & Gabbana Elixir.
BDK Parfums Rouge Smoking Extrait, at about 8h on skin, against about 7h for Dolce&Gabbana Q by Dolce & Gabbana Elixir.
Tom Ford Lost Cherry, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Dolce&Gabbana Q by Dolce & Gabbana Elixir itself sells from €183.69 (50 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Tom Ford Lost Cherry saves you about $35 a year against Dolce&Gabbana Q by Dolce & Gabbana Elixir. 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.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. BDK Parfums Rouge Smoking Extrait comes closest at 7.6h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Dolce&Gabbana Q by Dolce & Gabbana Elixir notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-21.