Elysian Island Muse dupe — cheaper alternatives

Elysian Island Muse: released in 2024, citrus, sweet and tropical, about 4h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Elysian Island Muse dupe?

The closest Elysian Island Muse dupe we found is English Laundry Tahitian Waters — 86% match, about $40 (estimate) versus about $170 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Elysian Island Muse 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 Island MuseProjection
1English Laundry Tahitian Waters86%about $40 (−76%)5h vs 4h6/10
2Bodycology Coconut Hibiscus76%about $10 (237 ml)4h vs 4h4/10
3French Connection UK Friction for Her74%about $20 (−88%)4h vs 4h5/10
4Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa '6270%about $105 (−38%)4h vs 4h3/10
5Gisou Honey Infused Hair Perfume Wild Rose70%about $60 (−65%)5h vs 4h5/10
  1. English Laundry Tahitian Waters — 86% scent match

    Captures a similar tropical, coconut-forward vibe that evokes the sun-drenched character of Island Muse with a refreshing citrus opening.

    It shares its citrus, sweet and coconut accords with Elysian Island Muse, opens on Coconut and Lime too, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 288 community ratings.

  2. Bodycology Coconut Hibiscus — 76% scent match

    Offers a very accessible, sweet tropical blend that mirrors the coconut and hibiscus notes central to the Island Muse experience.

    It shares its coconut, sweet and vanilla accords with Elysian Island Muse, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 175 community ratings.

  3. French Connection UK Friction for Her — 74% scent match

    Provides a sweet, fruity, and slightly powdery profile that sits in the same family as the tropical fruit notes of Island Muse.

    It shares its sweet, vanilla and coconut accords with Elysian Island Muse, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 1,197 community ratings.

  4. Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa '62 — 70% scent match

    Leans into the same warm, nutty, and tropical vanilla territory that defines the base of Island Muse.

    It shares its vanilla, sweet and powdery accords with Elysian Island Muse, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 12,305 community ratings.

  5. Gisou Honey Infused Hair Perfume Wild Rose — 70% scent match

    While not a direct match, its sweet, floral, and honeyed tropical nuances evoke a similar lighthearted, summery mood to Island Muse.

    It shares its sweet and vanilla accords with Elysian Island Muse, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 148 community ratings.

Which Elysian Island Muse dupe is cheapest?

French Connection UK Friction for Her, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Elysian Island Muse.

Which Elysian Island Muse dupe lasts longest?

English Laundry Tahitian Waters, at about 5h on skin, against about 4h for Elysian Island Muse.

Which Elysian Island Muse dupe is closest to the original?

English Laundry Tahitian Waters, at 86% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Elysian Island Muse dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — English Laundry Tahitian Waters saves you about $190 a year against Elysian Island Muse. 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 Island Muse dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. English Laundry Tahitian Waters comes closest at 5.1h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

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Updated 2026-10-31.