Elie Saab Essence No. 2 Gardenia: released in 2014, white floral, woody and lactonic, about 7h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Elie Saab Essence No. 2 Gardenia dupe we found is Illuminum White Gardenia Petals — 84% match, about $70 (estimate) versus about $190 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Elie Saab Essence No. 2 Gardenia dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Elie Saab Essence No. 2 Gardenia | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Illuminum White Gardenia Petals | 84% | about $70 (−63%) | 5h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Zara Tubereuse Noir | 82% | about $40 (−79%) | 5h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Maison Alhambra Megara | 79% | about $50 (−74%) | 9h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Michael Kors White | 78% | about $60 (−68%) | 6h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Fragrance World Blooming Flower Gardenia | 77% | about $20 (−89%) | 5h vs 7h | 7/10 |
Focuses on a clean, realistic gardenia note that aligns well with the floral-woody aesthetic of the Elie Saab composition.
It shares its white floral, green and woody accords with Elie Saab Essence No. 2 Gardenia, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 282 community ratings.
Offers a similar creamy white floral experience that evokes the elegant gardenia and jasmine heart found in Elie Saab Essence No. 2 Gardenia.
It shares its white floral, woody and animalic accords with Elie Saab Essence No. 2 Gardenia, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 918 community ratings.
A budget-friendly option that leans into the creamy, lactonic white floral notes reminiscent of the Elie Saab gardenia experience.
It shares its floral accords with Elie Saab Essence No. 2 Gardenia, lasts about 9h against 7h and carries 390 community ratings.
Captures a lush, heady white floral character that feels reminiscent of the gardenia-forward profile in the Elie Saab reference.
It shares its white floral, floral and green accords with Elie Saab Essence No. 2 Gardenia, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 207 community ratings.
Delivers a straightforward, floral-woody impression that echoes the core gardenia and sandalwood structure of the reference.
It shares its floral, white floral and lactonic accords with Elie Saab Essence No. 2 Gardenia, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 12 community ratings.
Fragrance World Blooming Flower Gardenia, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Elie Saab Essence No. 2 Gardenia.
Maison Alhambra Megara, at about 9h on skin, against about 7h for Elie Saab Essence No. 2 Gardenia.
Illuminum White Gardenia Petals, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Illuminum White Gardenia Petals saves you about $175 a year against Elie Saab Essence No. 2 Gardenia. 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, these cover it: Maison Alhambra Megara (8.9h) — 1 of 5.
Elie Saab Essence No. 2 Gardenia notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-05.