Galimard Yavana dupe — cheaper alternatives

Galimard Yavana: released in 1960, white floral, citrus and amber, about 8h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Galimard Yavana dupe?

The closest Galimard Yavana dupe we found is Estée Lauder Youth-Dew — 84% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $30 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Galimard Yavana 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 Galimard YavanaProjection
1Estée Lauder Youth-Dew84%about $309h vs 8h9/10
2Estée Lauder Cinnabar83%about $105 (+250%)8h vs 8h8/10
3Maison Alhambra Amber & Leather80%about $25 (−17%)7h vs 8h5/10
4Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Gold Edition76%about $40 (+33%)9h vs 8h7/10
5Yves Saint Laurent Opium (1977)78%about $170 (+467%)9h vs 8h9/10
  1. Estée Lauder Youth-Dew — 84% scent match

    Evokes the warm amber-and-spice depth found in Galimard Yavana, leaning into a rich vintage profile with heavy mossy nuances.

    It shares its warm spicy, amber and earthy accords with Galimard Yavana, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 9h against 8h and carries 6,059 community ratings.

  2. Estée Lauder Cinnabar — 83% scent match

    Shares a similar spicy, warm amber warmth reminiscent of Galimard Yavana, wrapped in a heavy blanket of rich florals and resins.

    It shares its warm spicy, white floral and citrus accords with Galimard Yavana, lasts about 8h against 8h and carries 542 community ratings.

  3. Maison Alhambra Amber & Leather — 80% scent match

    Captures a similar warm spicy and resinous aura in the same family as Galimard Yavana, offering a budget-friendly option.

    It shares its warm spicy, amber and earthy accords with Galimard Yavana, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 869 community ratings.

  4. Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Gold Edition — 76% scent match

    Features a sweet, ambery, and fruity-citrus profile that echoes some of the brighter facets found in Galimard Yavana.

    It shares its vanilla accords with Galimard Yavana, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 9h against 8h and carries 5,856 community ratings.

  5. Yves Saint Laurent Opium (1977) — 78% scent match — discontinued

    Reminiscent of the dense citrus-and-spice opening of Galimard Yavana, transitioning into a much bolder amber-heavy territory.

    It shares its warm spicy and amber accords with Galimard Yavana, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 9h against 8h and carries 8,531 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

Which Galimard Yavana dupe is cheapest?

Maison Alhambra Amber & Leather, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 15% less than Galimard Yavana.

Which Galimard Yavana dupe lasts longest?

Yves Saint Laurent Opium (1977), at about 9h on skin, against about 8h for Galimard Yavana.

Which Galimard Yavana dupe is closest to the original?

Estée Lauder Youth-Dew, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Galimard Yavana dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Estée Lauder Youth-Dew works out about the same as Galimard Yavana over a year. 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 Galimard Yavana dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, these cover it: Yves Saint Laurent Opium (1977) (9.2h), Estée Lauder Youth-Dew (8.6h) and Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Gold Edition (8.5h) — 3 of 5.

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Updated 2026-10-21.