Guerlain Rose Barbare: released in 2005, rose, honey and woody, about 6h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Guerlain Rose Barbare dupe we found is Serge Lutens Rose de Nuit — 84% match, about $210 (estimate) versus about $390 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Guerlain Rose Barbare dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Guerlain Rose Barbare | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Serge Lutens Rose de Nuit | 84% | about $210 (−46%) | 7h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Burberry Tudor Rose | 83% | about $120 (−69%) | 9h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Montale Honey Aoud | 80% | about $145* (−63%) | 9h vs 6h | 8/10 |
| 4 | Borghese Il Bacio | 72% | about $45 (−88%) | 6h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 5 | La Perla | 75% | about $35* (−91%) | 7h vs 6h | 8/10 |
Explores a darker, more mysterious side of rose that aligns with the complex, woody-floral character of the reference.
It shares its rose, woody and honey accords with Guerlain Rose Barbare, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 480 community ratings.
Focuses on a pure, regal rose expression that feels reminiscent of the floral core in the reference, supported by subtle woody undertones.
It shares its patchouli, woody and rose accords with Guerlain Rose Barbare, lasts about 9h against 6h and carries 141 community ratings.
Shares a prominent honey-and-rose profile that evokes the sweet, resinous depth found in the heart of the reference.
It shares its honey, sweet and floral accords with Guerlain Rose Barbare, lasts about 9h against 6h and carries 3,265 community ratings.
Offers a classic floral experience that captures a similar vintage-leaning rose character at a much more accessible price point.
It shares its floral, sweet and fresh accords with Guerlain Rose Barbare, opens on Rose too, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 422 community ratings.
A classic floral blend that echoes the sophisticated, slightly powdery rose aesthetic of the reference with a clean, woody backbone.
It shares its floral and woody accords with Guerlain Rose Barbare, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 1,110 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
La Perla, at about $35 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Guerlain Rose Barbare.
Burberry Tudor Rose, at about 9h on skin, against about 6h for Guerlain Rose Barbare.
Serge Lutens Rose de Nuit, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Serge Lutens Rose de Nuit saves you about $265 a year against Guerlain Rose Barbare. 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, these cover it: Burberry Tudor Rose (9.1h) and Montale Honey Aoud (8.6h) — 2 of 5.
Guerlain Rose Barbare notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-27.