Guerlain Metallica (Metalys) is discontinued — the closest scent matches you can still buy

Guerlain Metallica (Metalys), released in 2000, is discontinued and no longer in production. The closest scent matches you can still buy are below.

Guerlain Metallica (Metalys): vanilla, warm spicy and sweet, about 7h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What can I wear instead of Guerlain Metallica (Metalys)?

The five closest scent matches — the closest replacements for Guerlain Metallica (Metalys) we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

  1. Caron Bellodgia — 85% scent match

    Centers on a lush carnation and warm spicy floral profile with powdery vanilla depth reminiscent of Guerlain Metallica.

    It shares its warm spicy, floral and powdery accords with Guerlain Metallica (Metalys), lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 675 community ratings.

  2. Fragonard Billet Doux — 83% scent match

    Captures a romantic bouquet of carnation, sweet spices, and smooth vanilla that parallels the lush character of Guerlain Metallica.

    It shares its floral, citrus and warm spicy accords with Guerlain Metallica (Metalys), opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 213 community ratings.

  3. Gloria Vanderbilt Vanderbilt — 82% scent match

    A classic option that highlights spicy carnation, yellow florals, and a rich powdery vanilla backdrop like Guerlain Metallica.

    It shares its warm spicy, sweet and floral accords with Guerlain Metallica (Metalys), opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 5,311 community ratings.

  4. Oscar de la Renta Oscar — 81% scent match

    Shares the opulent carnation, orange blossom, and soft amber-vanilla warmth reminiscent of Guerlain Metallica.

    It shares its amber, warm spicy and sweet accords with Guerlain Metallica (Metalys), opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 2,205 community ratings.

  5. L'Erbolario Papavero Soave — 80% scent match

    Offers a soft poppy and spicy floral heart blended with sweet vanilla and amber in the spirit of Guerlain Metallica.

    It shares its floral, sweet and powdery accords with Guerlain Metallica (Metalys), lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 785 community ratings.

Which Guerlain Metallica (Metalys) dupe is cheapest?

Gloria Vanderbilt Vanderbilt, at about $10 for 100 ml (estimate).

Which Guerlain Metallica (Metalys) dupe lasts longest?

Fragonard Billet Doux, at about 7h on skin, against about 7h for Guerlain Metallica (Metalys).

Which Guerlain Metallica (Metalys) dupe is closest to the original?

Caron Bellodgia, at 85% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

Will a Guerlain Metallica (Metalys) dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Fragonard Billet Doux comes closest at 6.8h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

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Updated 2026-11-07.