Maison Violet Tanagra: released in 2018, floral, iris and powdery, about 5h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Maison Violet Tanagra dupe we found is Molinard Iris Eau de Parfum — 82% match, about $80 (estimate) versus about $190 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Maison Violet Tanagra dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Maison Violet Tanagra | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Molinard Iris Eau de Parfum | 82% | about $80 (−58%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Montale Intense Iris | 72% | about $85 (−55%) | 5h vs 5h | 8/10 |
| 3 | Nicolai Parfumeur Createur Violette in Love | 68% | about $110 (−42%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Cacharel Promesse | 73% | about $50 (−74%) | 6h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Lancôme Iris Dragées | 70% | about $105 (−45%) | 6h vs 5h | 7/10 |
Shares a sophisticated, powdery iris character that feels reminiscent of the elegant floral heart found in Maison Violet Tanagra.
It shares its musky, powdery and iris accords with Maison Violet Tanagra, opens on Pear too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 229 community ratings.
Leans into a dense, powdery iris profile that provides a similar floral-forward experience to the heart of the reference.
It shares its powdery, iris and woody accords with Maison Violet Tanagra, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 918 community ratings.
Focuses on a delicate, powdery floral aesthetic that sits in the same family as the iris and peony notes of the reference.
It shares its powdery, fruity and musky accords with Maison Violet Tanagra, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 223 community ratings.
Features a bright, fruity-floral opening that captures some of the playful tangerine and pear notes present in the original.
It shares its citrus, powdery and fruity accords with Maison Violet Tanagra, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 2,392 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
A soft, iris-centric composition that evokes the powdery and woody nuances found in the base of Maison Violet Tanagra.
It shares its iris, powdery and musky accords with Maison Violet Tanagra, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 889 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Cacharel Promesse, at about $50 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 75% less than Maison Violet Tanagra.
Cacharel Promesse, at about 6h on skin, against about 5h for Maison Violet Tanagra.
Molinard Iris Eau de Parfum, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Maison Violet Tanagra itself sells from €100 (50 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Molinard Iris Eau de Parfum saves you about $160 a year against Maison Violet Tanagra. 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. Cacharel Promesse comes closest at 6.2h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Maison Violet Tanagra notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-05.