James Heeley Bubblegum Chic dupe — closest scent matches

James Heeley Bubblegum Chic: released in 2011, white floral, tuberose and fruity, about 7h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good James Heeley Bubblegum Chic dupe?

The closest James Heeley Bubblegum Chic scent match we found is Nasomatto Narcotic Venus — 86% match, about $185 (estimate) versus about $55 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best James Heeley Bubblegum Chic 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 James Heeley Bubblegum ChicProjection
1Nasomatto Narcotic Venus86%about $185* (+236%)7h vs 7h9/10
2Lush Lust85%about $90* (+64%)7h vs 7h9/10
3Serge Lutens A La Nuit84%about $150* (+173%)5h vs 7h7/10
4Mancera Velvet Vanilla82%about $180* (+227%)8h vs 7h8/10
5Tocca Florence81%about $60* (+9%)5h vs 7h6/10
  1. Nasomatto Narcotic Venus — 86% scent match

    A masterclass in intoxicating white florals that mirrors the rich tuberose and jasmine dominance of James Heeley Bubblegum Chic.

    It shares its white floral, tuberose and animalic accords with James Heeley Bubblegum Chic, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 4,390 community ratings.

  2. Lush Lust — 85% scent match

    Delivers an intensely rich jasmine and white floral profile comparable to the lush, heady bouquet of James Heeley Bubblegum Chic.

    It shares its white floral, sweet and powdery accords with James Heeley Bubblegum Chic, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 3,937 community ratings.

  3. Serge Lutens A La Nuit — 84% scent match

    Showcases a prominent, honeyed jasmine profile that aligns closely with the indolic white floral heart of James Heeley Bubblegum Chic.

    It shares its white floral, green and sweet accords with James Heeley Bubblegum Chic, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 2,175 community ratings.

  4. Mancera Velvet Vanilla — 82% scent match

    Blends sweet tuberose and creamy vanilla notes reminiscent of the playful, bubblegum-like sweetness in James Heeley Bubblegum Chic.

    It shares its white floral, tuberose and musky accords with James Heeley Bubblegum Chic, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 2,212 community ratings.

  5. Tocca Florence — 81% scent match

    Features a bright, sparkling white floral arrangement that shares the same vibrant energy found in James Heeley Bubblegum Chic.

    It shares its white floral, tuberose and fruity accords with James Heeley Bubblegum Chic, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 2,619 community ratings.

Which James Heeley Bubblegum Chic dupe is cheapest?

Tocca Florence, at about $60 for 100 ml (estimate) — still above James Heeley Bubblegum Chic's own estimate.

Which James Heeley Bubblegum Chic dupe lasts longest?

Mancera Velvet Vanilla, at about 8h on skin, against about 7h for James Heeley Bubblegum Chic.

Which James Heeley Bubblegum Chic dupe is closest to the original?

Nasomatto Narcotic Venus, at 86% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a James Heeley Bubblegum Chic dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Nasomatto Narcotic Venus actually costs about $190 a year MORE than James Heeley Bubblegum Chic. 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 James Heeley Bubblegum Chic dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Mancera Velvet Vanilla comes closest at 7.7h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

James Heeley Bubblegum Chic notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-10-04.