Maison Nicolas de Barry L'eau de l'impératrice Sissi: released in 2003, powdery, violet and iris, about 7h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Maison Nicolas de Barry L'eau de l'impératrice Sissi dupe we found is Parfums Berdoues Violettes de Toulouse Eau de Parfum — 83% match, about $35 (estimate) versus about $45 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Maison Nicolas de Barry L'eau de l'impératrice Sissi dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Maison Nicolas de Barry L'eau de l'impératrice Sissi | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Parfums Berdoues Violettes de Toulouse Eau de Parfum | 83% | about $35 (−22%) | 4h vs 7h | 5/10 |
| 2 | Borsari Violetta di Parma | 82% | about $65 (+44%) | 5h vs 7h | 4/10 |
| 3 | Yardley April Violets | 81% | about $15 (−67%) | 4h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Bijan Nude | 78% | about $25 (−44%) | 6h vs 7h | 4/10 |
| 5 | Gloria Vanderbilt Vanderbilt | 76% | about $20* (−56%) | 6h vs 7h | 6/10 |
Captures the timeless, candied powdery violet and soft floral balance felt throughout the Maison Nicolas de Barry creation.
It shares its powdery, violet and floral accords with Maison Nicolas de Barry L'eau de l'impératrice Sissi, lasts about 4h against 7h and carries 224 community ratings.
Offers a classic, regal powdery violet bouquet that mirrors the historical spirit of L'eau de l'impératrice Sissi.
It shares its powdery, violet and floral accords with Maison Nicolas de Barry L'eau de l'impératrice Sissi, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 428 community ratings.
Evokes the delicate, romantic violet essence of L'eau de l'impératrice Sissi in a fresh and airy manner.
It shares its violet, powdery and floral accords with Maison Nicolas de Barry L'eau de l'impératrice Sissi, lasts about 4h against 7h and carries 317 community ratings.
Shares a gentle, powdery floral aura reminiscent of L'eau de l'impératrice Sissi with soft, cozy undertones.
It shares its woody, floral and powdery accords with Maison Nicolas de Barry L'eau de l'impératrice Sissi, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 323 community ratings.
Emphasizes an elegant vintage powdery accord of iris and vanilla in the same floral family as Sissi.
It shares its woody, floral and powdery accords with Maison Nicolas de Barry L'eau de l'impératrice Sissi, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 5,199 community ratings.
Yardley April Violets, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 65% less than Maison Nicolas de Barry L'eau de l'impératrice Sissi.
Bijan Nude, at about 6h on skin, against about 7h for Maison Nicolas de Barry L'eau de l'impératrice Sissi.
Parfums Berdoues Violettes de Toulouse Eau de Parfum, at 83% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Parfums Berdoues Violettes de Toulouse Eau de Parfum saves you about $15 a year against Maison Nicolas de Barry L'eau de l'impératrice Sissi. 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. Bijan Bijan Nude comes closest at 6.1h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Maison Nicolas de Barry L'eau de l'impératrice Sissi notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-18.