Jo Malone London Waterlily Cologne dupe — cheaper alternatives

Jo Malone London Waterlily Cologne: released in 2020, floral, white floral and aquatic, about 4h on skin, projection 4/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Jo Malone London Waterlily Cologne dupe?

The closest Jo Malone London Waterlily Cologne dupe we found is Zara Waterlily Tea Dress — 89% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $100 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Jo Malone London Waterlily Cologne 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 Jo Malone London Waterlily CologneProjection
1Zara Waterlily Tea Dress89%about $25 (−75%)5h vs 4h5/10
2Sergio Tacchini Donna82%about $30 (−70%)4h vs 4h6/10
3Moschino Cheap & Chic80%about $30 (−70%)6h vs 4h6/10
4Monotheme Venezia White Musk Pour Femme80%about $20 (−80%)5h vs 4h4/10
5L’Occitane Au Brésil Ninfa das Águas Fascínio81%about $35 (−65%)5h vs 4h6/10
  1. Zara Waterlily Tea Dress — 89% scent match

    Crafted with a light aquatic floral profile, this scent evokes the fresh neroli and soft water lily notes of Jo Malone Waterlily.

    It shares its citrus, musky and powdery accords with Jo Malone London Waterlily Cologne, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 1,562 community ratings.

  2. Sergio Tacchini Donna — 82% scent match

    Offers a crisp, airy floral feel with delicate white flowers reminiscent of Jo Malone Waterlily.

    It shares its floral, white floral and fresh accords with Jo Malone London Waterlily Cologne, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 1,881 community ratings.

  3. Moschino Cheap & Chic — 80% scent match

    Combines bright citrus and soft white floral nuances in a fresh, soapy style that echoes Jo Malone Waterlily.

    It shares its floral, citrus and powdery accords with Jo Malone London Waterlily Cologne, lasts about 6h against 4h and carries 5,441 community ratings.

  4. Monotheme Venezia White Musk Pour Femme — 80% scent match

    Leans into a clean, powdery musk base paired with gentle florals that capture the soft dry-down of Jo Malone Waterlily.

    It shares its musky, powdery and citrus accords with Jo Malone London Waterlily Cologne, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 318 community ratings.

  5. L’Occitane Au Brésil Ninfa das Águas Fascínio — 81% scent match

    Features a refreshing water-lily accord that brings out a luminous aquatic floral essence reminiscent of Jo Malone Waterlily.

    It shares its floral, citrus and aquatic accords with Jo Malone London Waterlily Cologne, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 80 community ratings.

Which Jo Malone London Waterlily Cologne dupe is cheapest?

Monotheme Venezia White Musk Pour Femme, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 80% less than Jo Malone London Waterlily Cologne.

Which Jo Malone London Waterlily Cologne dupe lasts longest?

Moschino Cheap & Chic, at about 6h on skin, against about 4h for Jo Malone London Waterlily Cologne.

Which Jo Malone London Waterlily Cologne dupe is closest to the original?

Zara Waterlily Tea Dress, at 89% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Jo Malone London Waterlily Cologne dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Zara Waterlily Tea Dress saves you about $110 a year against Jo Malone London Waterlily Cologne. 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 Jo Malone London Waterlily Cologne dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Moschino Cheap & Chic comes closest at 5.6h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Jo Malone London Waterlily Cologne notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-11-08.