Miller Harris Scherzo: released in 2018, oud, rose and sweet, about 7h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Miller Harris Scherzo dupe we found is Zara Fashionably London — 89% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $215 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Miller Harris Scherzo dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Miller Harris Scherzo | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zara Fashionably London | 89% | about $30* (−86%) | 7h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Jo Malone London Velvet Rose & Oud | 86% | about $95* (−56%) | 6h vs 7h | 5/10 |
| 3 | Giorgio Armani Armani Privé Rose d'Arabie | 86% | about $250* (+16%) | 8h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Lancôme Oud Bouquet | 86% | about $65* (−70%) | 8h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Boadicea the Victorious Ardent | 84% | about $45* (−79%) | 7h vs 7h | 8/10 |
Evokes the vibrant rose and patchouli character of Miller Harris Scherzo, offering a similar bright floral profile at a fraction of the cost.
It shares its rose, citrus and fresh spicy accords with Miller Harris Scherzo, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 2,312 community ratings.
Shares the rich combination of dark rose and sweet resinous oud found in Miller Harris Scherzo, though leaning slightly heavier on the wood.
It shares its rose, oud and sweet accords with Miller Harris Scherzo, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 3,579 community ratings.
Captures the majestic rose and amber warmth present in Miller Harris Scherzo with a similarly refined execution.
It shares its rose, oud and patchouli accords with Miller Harris Scherzo, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 2,538 community ratings.
Offers a luscious, sweet vanilla and rose-oud aura that plays in the same opulent family as Miller Harris Scherzo.
It shares its sweet, oud and rose accords with Miller Harris Scherzo, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 1,438 community ratings.
Blends spicy rose and patchouli notes in a manner that echoes the complex structure of Miller Harris Scherzo.
It shares its amber, rose and patchouli accords with Miller Harris Scherzo, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 1,188 community ratings.
Zara Fashionably London, at about $30 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than Miller Harris Scherzo.
Lancôme Oud Bouquet, at about 8h on skin, against about 7h for Miller Harris Scherzo.
Zara Fashionably London, at 89% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Miller Harris Scherzo itself sells from $124.59 (50 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Zara Fashionably London saves you about $270 a year against Miller Harris Scherzo. 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.
On an 8-hour day, these cover it: Lancôme Oud Bouquet (8.4h) — 1 of 5.
Miller Harris Scherzo notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-12.