Estée Lauder Estee Legacy dupe — cheaper alternatives

Estée Lauder Estee Legacy: released in 2024, yellow floral, floral and white floral, about 6h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Estée Lauder Estee Legacy dupe?

The closest Estée Lauder Estee Legacy dupe we found is Estée Lauder Estée — 92% match, about $100 (estimate) versus about $275 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Estée Lauder Estee Legacy 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 Estée Lauder Estee LegacyProjection
1Estée Lauder Estée92%about $100 (−64%)6h vs 6h7/10
2Carthusia Aria di Capri78%about $100 (−64%)6h vs 6h6/10
3Guerlain Samsara Eau de Parfum75%about $95 (−65%)8h vs 6h8/10
4Carthusia Lady72%about $110 (−60%)6h vs 6h7/10
5Sillage d'Orient Opal72%about $35 (−87%)7h vs 6h7/10
  1. Estée Lauder Estée — 92% scent match

    This classic fragrance shares the same sophisticated floral heart and warm, musky base that defines the character of Estee Legacy.

    It shares its white floral, woody and yellow floral accords with Estée Lauder Estee Legacy, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 298 community ratings.

  2. Carthusia Aria di Capri — 78% scent match

    Offers a bright, airy take on the yellow floral profile, evoking a similar sense of classic elegance to Estee Legacy.

    It shares its yellow floral, white floral and floral accords with Estée Lauder Estee Legacy, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 290 community ratings.

  3. Guerlain Samsara Eau de Parfum — 75% scent match

    While distinct, it shares the heavy emphasis on ylang-ylang and warm, woody musk that anchors the base of Estee Legacy.

    It shares its woody, yellow floral and sweet accords with Estée Lauder Estee Legacy, lasts about 8h against 6h and carries 11,210 community ratings.

  4. Carthusia Lady — 72% scent match

    This fragrance provides a similar powdery floral experience, reminiscent of the classic structure found in Estee Legacy.

    It shares its floral, warm spicy and woody accords with Estée Lauder Estee Legacy, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 141 community ratings.

  5. Sillage d'Orient Opal — 72% scent match

    A budget-friendly option that leans into the same warm, spicy floral territory as the reference scent.

    It shares its musky, yellow floral and sweet accords with Estée Lauder Estee Legacy, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 54 community ratings.

Which Estée Lauder Estee Legacy dupe is cheapest?

Sillage d'Orient Opal, at about $35 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than Estée Lauder Estee Legacy.

Which Estée Lauder Estee Legacy dupe lasts longest?

Guerlain Samsara Eau de Parfum, at about 8h on skin, against about 6h for Estée Lauder Estee Legacy.

Which Estée Lauder Estee Legacy dupe is closest to the original?

Estée Lauder Estée, at 92% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Estée Lauder Estee Legacy dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Estée Lauder Estée saves you about $255 a year against Estée Lauder Estee Legacy. 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 Estée Lauder Estee Legacy dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Guerlain Samsara Eau de Parfum comes closest at 7.7h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

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Updated 2026-10-30.