Gucci The Heart of Leo dupe — cheaper alternatives

Gucci The Heart of Leo: released in 2024, amber, fruity and warm spicy, about 6h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Gucci The Heart of Leo dupe?

The closest Gucci The Heart of Leo dupe we found is Lancôme La Nuit Trésor Le Parfum — 79% match, about $165 (estimate) versus about $350 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Gucci The Heart of Leo 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 Gucci The Heart of LeoProjection
1Lancôme La Nuit Trésor Le Parfum79%about $165 (−53%)6h vs 6h8/10
2Zara Vibrant Leather Platinum78%about $30 (−91%)6h vs 6h6/10
3Viktor&Rolf Bonbon Berry Jelly77%about $140 (−60%)7h vs 6h8/10
4Phlur Vanilla Blackberry Fragrance Mist76%about $30 (−91%)4h vs 6h6/10
5Mauboussin Iris Passion77%about $40 (−89%)6h vs 6h7/10
  1. Lancôme La Nuit Trésor Le Parfum — 79% scent match

    Offers a dark, intense fruit and myrrh combination that mirrors the rich balsamic weight of Gucci The Heart of Leo.

    It shares its warm spicy, fruity and woody accords with Gucci The Heart of Leo, opens on Black Currant too, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 698 community ratings.

  2. Zara Vibrant Leather Platinum — 78% scent match

    Evokes a similar fruit-forward amber character reminiscent of Gucci The Heart of Leo, offering a much more accessible profile.

    It shares its woody, amber and soft spicy accords with Gucci The Heart of Leo, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 116 community ratings.

  3. Viktor&Rolf Bonbon Berry Jelly — 77% scent match

    Captures a concentrated fruit sweetness in the same stylistic family as Gucci The Heart of Leo.

    It shares its fruity, soft spicy and woody accords with Gucci The Heart of Leo, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 132 community ratings.

  4. Phlur Vanilla Blackberry Fragrance Mist — 76% scent match

    Shares the dark berry sweetness found in Gucci The Heart of Leo, delivering a soft and playful aromatic twist.

    It shares its fruity, woody and amber accords with Gucci The Heart of Leo, lasts about 4h against 6h and carries 106 community ratings.

  5. Mauboussin Iris Passion — 77% scent match

    Leans into a powdery floral depth that echoes the sophisticated structure of Gucci The Heart of Leo.

    It shares its amber accords with Gucci The Heart of Leo, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 58 community ratings.

Which Gucci The Heart of Leo dupe is cheapest?

Zara Vibrant Leather Platinum, at about $30 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Gucci The Heart of Leo.

Which Gucci The Heart of Leo dupe lasts longest?

Viktor&Rolf Bonbon Berry Jelly, at about 7h on skin, against about 6h for Gucci The Heart of Leo.

Which Gucci The Heart of Leo dupe is closest to the original?

Lancôme La Nuit Trésor Le Parfum, at 79% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

Gucci The Heart of Leo itself sells from 741 AED (100 ml) at partnered retailers.

How much does a Gucci The Heart of Leo dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Lancôme La Nuit Trésor Le Parfum saves you about $270 a year against Gucci The Heart of Leo. 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 Gucci The Heart of Leo dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Viktor&Rolf Bonbon Berry Jelly comes closest at 7.0h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

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Updated 2026-10-30.