Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Solar Violet: released in 2024, violet, powdery and iris, about 4h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Solar Violet dupe we found is Victoria's Secret Bare Rose — 80% match, about $90 (estimate) versus about $120 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Solar Violet dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Solar Violet | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Victoria's Secret Bare Rose | 80% | about $90 (−25%) | 5h vs 4h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Estée Lauder Pleasures | 78% | about $40 (−67%) | 6h vs 4h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Rochas Mademoiselle Rochas | 75% | about $40 (−67%) | 5h vs 4h | 5/10 |
| 4 | The Dua Brand Purple Glow Petals Intense | 87% | about $55 (−54%) | 4h vs 4h | 6/10 |
| 5 | L'Erbolario Peonie | 70% | about $40 (−67%) | 6h vs 4h | 7/10 |
Shares a similar clean, floral, and slightly powdery aesthetic that feels light and airy, reminiscent of the fresh violet heart in the reference.
It shares its fruity, powdery and sweet accords with Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Solar Violet, opens on Pear too, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 515 community ratings.
Evokes the same fresh, clean, and floral-forward atmosphere, leaning into a classic powdery profile that mirrors the iris and violet notes.
It shares its floral, fresh and powdery accords with Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Solar Violet, lasts about 6h against 4h and carries 9,855 community ratings.
A bright and fruity floral composition that shares a similar sweet, powdery dry-down, making it a pleasant alternative for those who enjoy the reference.
It shares its fruity, sweet and floral accords with Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Solar Violet, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 1,403 community ratings.
Captures the delicate violet and powdery iris character of the original, offering a similar floral-forward experience at a much more accessible price point.
It shares its aquatic, iris and fruity accords with Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Solar Violet, opens on Pear too, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 1 community ratings.
Focuses on a soft, powdery floral character that feels reminiscent of the iris and violet blend found in the reference scent.
It shares its floral, fresh and iris accords with Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Solar Violet, lasts about 6h against 4h and carries 160 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Rochas Mademoiselle Rochas, at about $40 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 65% less than Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Solar Violet.
Estée Lauder Pleasures, at about 6h on skin, against about 4h for Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Solar Violet.
The Dua Brand Purple Glow Petals Intense, at 87% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Solar Violet itself sells from €59.95 at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Victoria's Secret Bare Rose saves you about $45 a year against Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Solar Violet. 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, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Estée Lauder Pleasures comes closest at 6.1h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Solar Violet notes, performance and price
AltScent is also free on the App Store and Google Play.
Updated 2026-10-30.