Hollister Santa Monica dupe — cheaper alternatives

Hollister Santa Monica: released in 2025, patchouli, citrus and woody, about 2h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 2/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Hollister Santa Monica dupe?

The closest Hollister Santa Monica dupe we found is Bath & Body Works In The Stars — 85% match.

The five closest scent matches — the best Hollister Santa Monica 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 Hollister Santa MonicaProjection
1Bath & Body Works In The Stars85%about $20 (236 ml)4h vs 2h6/10
2Guess Seductive Red84%about $25 (−62%)4h vs 2h6/10
3Cacharel Yes I Am83%about $60 (−8%)5h vs 2h7/10
4Zara Applejuice82%about $25 (−62%)3h vs 2h6/10
5Benetton United Dreams Love Yourself82%about $15 (−77%)4h vs 2h6/10
  1. Bath & Body Works In The Stars — 85% scent match

    Evokes the warm amber-and-patchouli richness of Santa Monica, blending woody warmth with a touch of bright citrus.

    It shares its amber, woody and citrus accords with Hollister Santa Monica, lasts about 4h against 2h and carries 1,355 community ratings.

  2. Guess Seductive Red — 84% scent match

    Leans into a similar juicy peach and warm amber personality reminiscent of Santa Monica, with moderate everyday projection.

    It lasts about 4h against 2h and carries 1,669 community ratings.

  3. Cacharel Yes I Am — 83% scent match

    Captures a playful fruit and warm spice dynamic that sits comfortably in the same family as Santa Monica.

    It shares its warm spicy and citrus accords with Hollister Santa Monica, opens on Lemon too, lasts about 5h against 2h and carries 4,397 community ratings.

  4. Zara Applejuice — 82% scent match

    Shares the crisp, fruit-forward opening energy found in Santa Monica, settling into a clean and easygoing trail.

    It shares its citrus accords with Hollister Santa Monica, lasts about 3h against 2h and carries 2,376 community ratings.

  5. Benetton United Dreams Love Yourself — 82% scent match

    Brings a bright, citrus-led opening that transitions into a soft floral warmth akin to Santa Monica.

    It shares its citrus accords with Hollister Santa Monica, lasts about 4h against 2h and carries 534 community ratings.

Which Hollister Santa Monica dupe is cheapest?

Benetton United Dreams Love Yourself, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 75% less than Hollister Santa Monica.

Which Hollister Santa Monica dupe lasts longest?

Cacharel Yes I Am, at about 5h on skin, against about 2h for Hollister Santa Monica.

Which Hollister Santa Monica dupe is closest to the original?

Bath & Body Works In The Stars, at 85% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Hollister Santa Monica dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Bath & Body Works In The Stars saves you about $40 a year against Hollister Santa Monica. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.

Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.

Will a Hollister Santa Monica dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Cacharel Yes I Am comes closest at 4.9h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Hollister Santa Monica notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-10-27.