Guerlain Liu: released in 2021, aldehydic, fresh and iris, about 6h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Guerlain Liu dupe we found is Coty L'Aimant — 85% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $370 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Guerlain Liu dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Guerlain Liu | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coty L'Aimant | 85% | about $30 (−92%) | 5h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Lanvin Arpège | 84% | about $30 (−92%) | 7h vs 6h | 8/10 |
| 3 | Dossier Musky Aldehydes | 86% | about $40 (−89%) | 5h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Jenny Glow UFO | 83% | about $15 (−96%) | 6h vs 6h | 4/10 |
| 5 | Milton Lloyd №3 Zayn | 82% | about $15 (−96%) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
Shares the vintage, powdery warmth of Guerlain Liu with a prominent blend of aldehydes, soft rose, and a creamy, comforting base.
It shares its woody, aldehydic and powdery accords with Guerlain Liu, opens on Aldehydes too, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 1,079 community ratings.
A richer, slightly woodier alternative that captures the sophisticated, aldehydic floral essence of Guerlain Liu at a very accessible price.
It shares its white floral, woody and aldehydic accords with Guerlain Liu, opens on Aldehydes too, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 4,747 community ratings.
Evokes the classic, clean aldehydic opening of Guerlain Liu, settling into a soft, powdery floral heart reminiscent of the original's elegant dry-down.
It shares its fresh, aldehydic and white floral accords with Guerlain Liu, opens on Aldehydes too, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 54 community ratings.
Captures the bright, sparkling aldehydic opening and soft jasmine-rose heart that defines the elegant profile of Guerlain Liu.
It shares its white floral, powdery and aldehydic accords with Guerlain Liu, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 13 community ratings.
An ultra-budget friendly option offering a strong projection of clean aldehydes and powdery florals in the spirit of Guerlain Liu.
It shares its woody accords with Guerlain Liu, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 8 community ratings.
Jenny Glow UFO, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 95% less than Guerlain Liu.
Lanvin Arpège, at about 7h on skin, against about 6h for Guerlain Liu.
Dossier Musky Aldehydes, at 86% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Coty L'Aimant saves you about $495 a year against Guerlain Liu. 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. Lanvin Arpège comes closest at 7.0h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Guerlain Liu notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-04.