Gendarme: citrus, aromatic and white floral, about 5h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Gendarme dupe we found is Zara Popeline Blanche — 83% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $120 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Gendarme dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Gendarme | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zara Popeline Blanche | 83% | about $25 (−79%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Clean Ultimate | 82% | about $40 (−67%) | 4h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 3 | Revlon Jean Nate | 78% | about $10 (236 ml) | 4h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Gendarme Carriere | 89% | about $60 (−50%) | 6h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 5 | Luciano Soprani Solo Blu | 80% | about $30 (−75%) | 6h vs 5h | 6/10 |
Provides a bright, airy, and freshly laundered sensation that aligns well with the clean, citrus-forward profile of Gendarme.
It shares its citrus, white floral and fresh spicy accords with Gendarme, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 201 community ratings.
Offers a crisp, soapy, and clean aesthetic that mirrors the fresh, laundry-like character found in Gendarme.
It shares its white floral, citrus and aromatic accords with Gendarme, opens on Lemon too, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 356 community ratings.
A classic, budget-friendly splash that leans into the same sharp, citrusy, and herbal freshness that defines Gendarme.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Gendarme, opens on Lemon too, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 452 community ratings.
Shares the same DNA as Gendarme, offering a slightly more floral and refined take on the signature clean, soapy aesthetic.
It shares its white floral, citrus and aromatic accords with Gendarme, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 65 community ratings.
Features a refreshing aromatic and citrus blend that captures a similar sense of understated, professional cleanliness.
It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords with Gendarme, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 46 community ratings.
Zara Popeline Blanche, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 80% less than Gendarme.
Gendarme Carriere, at about 6h on skin, against about 5h for Gendarme.
Gendarme Carriere, at 89% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Zara Popeline Blanche saves you about $135 a year against Gendarme. 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. Gendarme Carriere comes closest at 5.9h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Gendarme notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-06.