Harry Potter Lumos dupe — cheaper alternatives

Harry Potter Lumos: released in 2025, amber, citrus and rose, about 5h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Harry Potter Lumos dupe?

The closest Harry Potter Lumos dupe we found is Khadlaj Perfumes Shiyaaka Snow — 79% match, about $40 (estimate) versus about $20 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Harry Potter Lumos 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 Harry Potter LumosProjection
1Khadlaj Perfumes Shiyaaka Snow79%about $40 (+100%)5h vs 5h7/10
2Miu Miu76%about $125 (+525%)5h vs 5h6/10
3Les Folies Du Parfum Tigris83%about $15 (−25%)10h vs 5h4/10
4Zara Harry Potter Gryffindor75%about $30 (+50%)2h vs 5h6/10
5Les Folies Du Parfum Nemea73%about $15 (−25%)9h vs 5h6/10
  1. Khadlaj Perfumes Shiyaaka Snow — 79% scent match

    Shares a clean and fresh opening impression that transitions into soft powdery tones, echoing the lighter moments of Harry Potter Lumos.

    It shares its citrus, fresh spicy and green accords with Harry Potter Lumos, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 1,240 community ratings.

  2. Les Folies Du Parfum Tigris — 83% scent match

    Evokes a similar bright and fruity aura reminiscent of Harry Potter Lumos, offering an accessible sweet amber character.

    It shares its amber accords with Harry Potter Lumos, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 10h against 5h and carries 9 community ratings.

  3. Zara Harry Potter Gryffindor — 75% scent match

    Brings forth an adventurous blend of warm spices and fruitiness reminiscent of the magical tone found in Harry Potter Lumos.

    It shares its fruity, fresh and green accords with Harry Potter Lumos, lasts about 2h against 5h and carries 4 community ratings.

  4. Les Folies Du Parfum Nemea — 73% scent match

    Leans into a delicate floral and amber composition that feels aligned with the heart notes of Harry Potter Lumos.

    It shares its amber accords with Harry Potter Lumos, lasts about 9h against 5h and carries 14 community ratings.

  5. Miu Miu — 76% scent match — discontinued

    Presents a floral-centric personality with crisp green accents, occupying a similar garden-fresh space as Harry Potter Lumos.

    It shares its white floral, green and fresh accords with Harry Potter Lumos, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 3,067 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

Which Harry Potter Lumos dupe is cheapest?

Les Folies Du Parfum Tigris, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 25% less than Harry Potter Lumos.

Which Harry Potter Lumos dupe lasts longest?

Les Folies Du Parfum Tigris, at about 10h on skin, against about 5h for Harry Potter Lumos.

Which Harry Potter Lumos dupe is closest to the original?

Les Folies Du Parfum Tigris, at 83% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Harry Potter Lumos dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Khadlaj Perfumes Shiyaaka Snow actually costs about $30 a year MORE than Harry Potter Lumos. 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 Harry Potter Lumos dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, these cover it: Les Folies Du Parfum Tigris (10.4h) and Les Folies Du Parfum Nemea (9.2h) — 2 of 5.

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Updated 2026-10-27.