Elysian Black Gardenia dupe — cheaper alternatives

Elysian Black Gardenia: released in 2024, woody, yellow floral and violet, about 5h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 2/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Elysian Black Gardenia dupe?

The closest Elysian Black Gardenia dupe we found is Givenchy Ysatis — 86% match, about $55 (estimate) versus about $355 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Elysian Black Gardenia 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 Elysian Black GardeniaProjection
1Givenchy Ysatis86%about $55 (−85%)8h vs 5h9/10
2Cacharel LouLou81%about $90 (−75%)8h vs 5h6/10
3Estée Lauder Knowing79%about $70 (−80%)8h vs 5h8/10
4Guerlain Samsara Eau de Parfum78%about $95 (−73%)8h vs 5h8/10
5Elizabeth Taylor White Diamonds77%about $25 (−93%)8h vs 5h8/10
  1. Givenchy Ysatis — 86% scent match

    Evokes the opulent floral richness and honeyed depth of Elysian Black Gardenia, wrapped in a classic vintage white-floral warmth.

    It shares its woody, yellow floral and sweet accords with Elysian Black Gardenia, opens on Ylang-Ylang too, lasts about 8h against 5h and carries 3,605 community ratings.

  2. Cacharel LouLou — 81% scent match

    Shares the dense, powdery floral and sweet amber intensity found in Elysian Black Gardenia, with a prominent tropical-tinged heart.

    It shares its powdery, amber and sweet accords with Elysian Black Gardenia, lasts about 8h against 5h and carries 10,890 community ratings.

  3. Estée Lauder Knowing — 79% scent match

    Features a rich woody and yellow-floral framework that echoes the sophisticated depth of Elysian Black Gardenia.

    It shares its woody and powdery accords with Elysian Black Gardenia, lasts about 8h against 5h and carries 5,028 community ratings.

  4. Guerlain Samsara Eau de Parfum — 78% scent match

    Brings a creamy, wood-infused floral sweetness that sits comfortably in the same aromatic family as Elysian Black Gardenia.

    It shares its powdery, woody and yellow floral accords with Elysian Black Gardenia, opens on Ylang-Ylang too, lasts about 8h against 5h and carries 11,210 community ratings.

  5. Elizabeth Taylor White Diamonds — 77% scent match

    Presents a bold, complex bouquet of white and yellow florals with a heavy woody base reminiscent of Elysian Black Gardenia.

    It shares its woody and yellow floral accords with Elysian Black Gardenia, lasts about 8h against 5h and carries 3,472 community ratings.

Which Elysian Black Gardenia dupe is cheapest?

Elizabeth Taylor White Diamonds, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 95% less than Elysian Black Gardenia.

Which Elysian Black Gardenia dupe lasts longest?

Estée Lauder Knowing, at about 8h on skin, against about 5h for Elysian Black Gardenia.

Which Elysian Black Gardenia dupe is closest to the original?

Givenchy Ysatis, at 86% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Elysian Black Gardenia dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Givenchy Ysatis saves you about $440 a year against Elysian Black 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.

Will a Elysian Black Gardenia dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, these cover it: Estée Lauder Knowing (8.2h) — 1 of 5.

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Updated 2026-11-01.