ESSNCE Tarte Au Citron: released in 2026, citrus, powdery and sweet, about 5h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest ESSNCE Tarte Au Citron dupe we found is Sabrina Carpenter Sweet Tooth Lemon Pie — 86% match, about $35 (estimate) versus about $90 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best ESSNCE Tarte Au Citron dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs ESSNCE Tarte Au Citron | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sabrina Carpenter Sweet Tooth Lemon Pie | 86% | about $35 (−61%) | 4h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Casamorati 1888 Lira | 85% | about $120 (+33%) | 6h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Lush Avocado Co-Wash | 85% | about $25 (−72%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Lush Super Milk | 84% | about $35 (−61%) | 6h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Forte Bosca Vanilla | 78% | about $130 (+44%) | 6h vs 5h | 6/10 |
Shares the sugary pastry and bright lemon profile of Tarte Au Citron, creating an indulgent, bakery-fresh experience.
It shares its sweet, vanilla and citrus accords with ESSNCE Tarte Au Citron, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 931 community ratings.
Captures the upscale vanilla-and-citrus warmth of Tarte Au Citron, wrapping the senses in a smooth, gourmand embrace.
It shares its vanilla, sweet and powdery accords with ESSNCE Tarte Au Citron, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 10,759 community ratings.
Evokes the zesty, creamy citrus-and-sweet pastry character of Tarte Au Citron, leaning into a comforting, dessert-like blend.
It shares its citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords with ESSNCE Tarte Au Citron, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 620 community ratings.
Mirrors the rich, milky sweetness and bright lemon twist found in Tarte Au Citron, offering a cozy and lactonic trail.
It shares its vanilla, citrus and sweet accords with ESSNCE Tarte Au Citron, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 530 community ratings.
Shares the smooth, vanilla-forward warmth and aromatic nuance that runs throughout the dry-down of Tarte Au Citron.
It shares its vanilla, woody and powdery accords with ESSNCE Tarte Au Citron, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 2,119 community ratings.
Lush Avocado Co-Wash, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 70% less than ESSNCE Tarte Au Citron.
Lush Super Milk, at about 6h on skin, against about 5h for ESSNCE Tarte Au Citron.
Sabrina Carpenter Sweet Tooth Lemon Pie, at 86% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Sabrina Carpenter Sweet Tooth Lemon Pie saves you about $80 a year against ESSNCE Tarte Au Citron. 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. Lush Super Milk comes closest at 6.1h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
ESSNCE Tarte Au Citron notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-23.