Etro Lemon Sorbet: released in 1989, citrus, aromatic and woody, about 5h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Etro Lemon Sorbet dupe we found is L'Erbolario Cedro di Calabria (Calabrian Citron) — 81% match, about $50 (estimate) versus about $65 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Etro Lemon Sorbet dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Etro Lemon Sorbet | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L'Erbolario Cedro di Calabria (Calabrian Citron) | 81% | about $50 (−23%) | 4h vs 5h | 4/10 |
| 2 | Courrèges Eau de Courreges | 79% | about $30 (−54%) | 5h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 3 | Carven Vetiver | 78% | about $35* (−46%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Lubin L'Eau Neuve | 84% | about $20 (−69%) | 4h vs 5h | 3/10 |
| 5 | Yves Saint Laurent Saharienne | 81% | about $30 (−54%) | 5h vs 5h | 5/10 |
Focuses on a vibrant Mediterranean citrus theme that feels right at home alongside Etro Lemon Sorbet.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Etro Lemon Sorbet, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 174 community ratings.
Delivers a crisp blast of sparkling citrus that echoes the lively opening of Etro Lemon Sorbet.
It lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 143 community ratings.
Leans into a similar fresh-herbal and woody dry-down territory found in the base of Etro Lemon Sorbet.
It shares its aromatic, woody and citrus accords with Etro Lemon Sorbet, opens on Lemon and Petitgrain too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 244 community ratings.
Evokes the bright, zesty opening of Etro Lemon Sorbet, shifting into a clean herbal and aromatic character.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Etro Lemon Sorbet, opens on Lemon, Orange and Bergamot too, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 196 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Shares a similar sunny citrus and aromatic profile reminiscent of Etro Lemon Sorbet, carrying a refreshing summer aura.
It shares its citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords with Etro Lemon Sorbet, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 1,904 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Lubin L'Eau Neuve, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 70% less than Etro Lemon Sorbet.
Carven Vetiver, at about 5h on skin, against about 5h for Etro Lemon Sorbet.
Lubin L'Eau Neuve, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — L'Erbolario Cedro di Calabria (Calabrian Citron) saves you about $20 a year against Etro Lemon Sorbet. 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. Carven Vetiver comes closest at 5.2h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Etro Lemon Sorbet notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-04.