Labotrat Melancia dupe — cheaper alternatives

Labotrat Melancia: released in 2024, tropical, ozonic and fruity, about 2h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 0/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Labotrat Melancia dupe?

The closest Labotrat Melancia dupe we found is Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa '39 — 82% match, about $40 (estimate) versus about $10 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Labotrat Melancia 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 Labotrat MelanciaProjection
1Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa '3982%about $40 (+300%)4h vs 2h8/10
2O Boticário Cuide-se Bem Melissa86%about $103h vs 2h4/10
3Victoria's Secret Pink Lemonade85%about $20 (250 ml)4h vs 2h6/10
4Bath & Body Works Watermelon Mojito88%about $15 (236 ml)3h vs 2h6/10
5So...? Watermelon83%about $5 (−50%)3h vs 2h3/10
  1. Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa '39 — 82% scent match

    Shares a vibrant, sun-drenched tropical fruit profile that evokes the refreshing and sweet aquatic character found in Labotrat Melancia.

    It shares its sweet and tropical accords with Labotrat Melancia, lasts about 4h against 2h and carries 1,338 community ratings.

  2. O Boticário Cuide-se Bem Melissa — 86% scent match

    Features a similar juicy watermelon core with a clean, aquatic finish that feels very much in line with the reference scent profile.

    It shares its sweet and fruity accords with Labotrat Melancia, lasts about 3h against 2h and carries 98 community ratings.

  3. Victoria's Secret Pink Lemonade — 85% scent match

    Offers a sparkling, fruit-forward experience that leans into the same refreshing, ozonic watermelon territory as Labotrat Melancia.

    It shares its aromatic, sweet and fresh accords with Labotrat Melancia, lasts about 4h against 2h and carries 20 community ratings.

  4. Bath & Body Works Watermelon Mojito — 88% scent match — discontinued

    Captures the crisp, juicy essence of fresh watermelon with a cooling aquatic twist that mirrors the bright, fruity spirit of the reference.

    It shares its ozonic, aquatic and sweet accords with Labotrat Melancia, lasts about 3h against 2h and carries 136 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

  5. So...? Watermelon — 83% scent match — discontinued

    Provides a straightforward, hyper-realistic burst of sweet watermelon that aligns closely with the primary fruit note of the reference.

    It shares its ozonic, aquatic and fruity accords with Labotrat Melancia, lasts about 3h against 2h and carries 36 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

Which Labotrat Melancia dupe is cheapest?

So...? Watermelon, at about $5 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 50% less than Labotrat Melancia.

Which Labotrat Melancia dupe lasts longest?

Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa '39, at about 4h on skin, against about 2h for Labotrat Melancia.

Which Labotrat Melancia dupe is closest to the original?

Bath & Body Works Watermelon Mojito, at 88% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Labotrat Melancia dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa '39 actually costs about $45 a year MORE than Labotrat Melancia. 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 Labotrat Melancia dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa '39 comes closest at 4.1h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

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Updated 2026-11-04.