Hermès Jour d’Hermes Gardenia dupe — cheaper alternatives

Hermès Jour d’Hermes Gardenia: released in 2015, white floral, tuberose and animalic, about 6h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Hermès Jour d’Hermes Gardenia dupe?

The closest Hermès Jour d’Hermes Gardenia dupe we found is Kai Eau de Parfum — 82% match, about $80 (estimate) versus about $165 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Hermès Jour d’Hermes Gardenia 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; * size not listed, so assumed to be 100 ml.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Hermès Jour d’Hermes GardeniaProjection
1Kai Eau de Parfum82%about $80 (−52%)6h vs 6h6/10
2Maison Rebatchi Jasmin Satin81%about $60* (−64%)5h vs 6h6/10
3L'Erbolario Osmanthus80%about $35* (−79%)5h vs 6h5/10
4Elizabeth Taylor Gardenia78%about $25* (−85%)5h vs 6h7/10
5Elizabeth Taylor Diamonds and Emeralds75%about $15 (−91%)6h vs 6h7/10
  1. Kai Eau de Parfum — 82% scent match

    Showcases a pristine tropical white floral character akin to Jour d'Hermes Gardenia.

    It shares its white floral, lactonic and animalic accords with Hermès Jour d’Hermes Gardenia, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 759 community ratings.

  2. Maison Rebatchi Jasmin Satin — 81% scent match

    Brings a smooth, luminous floral elegance that feels at home next to Jour d'Hermes Gardenia.

    It shares its white floral, animalic and lactonic accords with Hermès Jour d’Hermes Gardenia, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 236 community ratings.

  3. L'Erbolario Osmanthus — 80% scent match

    Evokes the lush floral brightness of Jour d'Hermes Gardenia with a sweet, radiant aura.

    It shares its citrus, white floral and floral accords with Hermès Jour d’Hermes Gardenia, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 234 community ratings.

  4. Elizabeth Taylor Gardenia — 78% scent match

    Shares a heavy emphasis on creamy white florals reminiscent of Jour d'Hermes Gardenia.

    It shares its white floral, green and floral accords with Hermès Jour d’Hermes Gardenia, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 1,587 community ratings.

  5. Elizabeth Taylor Diamonds and Emeralds — 75% scent match

    Offers a classic floral profile in the same vintage-leaning family as Jour d'Hermes Gardenia.

    It shares its white floral, floral and tuberose accords with Hermès Jour d’Hermes Gardenia, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 1,053 community ratings.

Which Hermès Jour d’Hermes Gardenia dupe is cheapest?

Elizabeth Taylor Diamonds and Emeralds, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Hermès Jour d’Hermes Gardenia.

Which Hermès Jour d’Hermes Gardenia dupe lasts longest?

Elizabeth Taylor Diamonds and Emeralds, at about 6h on skin, against about 6h for Hermès Jour d’Hermes Gardenia.

Which Hermès Jour d’Hermes Gardenia dupe is closest to the original?

Kai Eau de Parfum, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Hermès Jour d’Hermes Gardenia dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Kai Kai Eau de Parfum saves you about $125 a year against Hermès Jour d’Hermes Gardenia. 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 Hermès Jour d’Hermes Gardenia dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Elizabeth Taylor Diamonds and Emeralds comes closest at 5.8h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Hermès Jour d’Hermes Gardenia notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-10-13.