Monotheme Venezia White Gardenia dupe — cheaper alternatives

Monotheme Venezia White Gardenia: released in 2005, citrus, white floral and musky, about 4h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Monotheme Venezia White Gardenia dupe?

The closest Monotheme Venezia White Gardenia dupe we found is Elizabeth Taylor Gardenia — 85% match, about $15 (estimate) versus about $20 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Monotheme Venezia White Gardenia 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 Monotheme Venezia White GardeniaProjection
1Elizabeth Taylor Gardenia85%about $15 (−25%)5h vs 4h7/10
2Avon Rare Pearls80%about $25 (+25%)7h vs 4h7/10
3Bvlgari Splendida Magnolia Sensuel78%about $70 (+250%)5h vs 4h6/10
4Kenzo Parfum d'Ete 200282%about $85 (+325%)5h vs 4h6/10
5Gucci Flora by Gucci Gracious Tuberose79%about $90 (+350%)5h vs 4h7/10
  1. Elizabeth Taylor Gardenia — 85% scent match

    Evokes the lush white floral character of Monotheme Venezia White Gardenia with a similarly rich and creamy bloom.

    It shares its white floral, lactonic and musky accords with Monotheme Venezia White Gardenia, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 1,587 community ratings.

  2. Avon Rare Pearls — 80% scent match

    Leans into a soft, powdery white floral footprint that feels akin to Monotheme Venezia White Gardenia.

    It shares its woody, fresh spicy and powdery accords with Monotheme Venezia White Gardenia, lasts about 7h against 4h and carries 2,417 community ratings.

  3. Bvlgari Splendida Magnolia Sensuel — 78% scent match

    Offers an upscale floral radiance reminiscent of the bright floral heart of Monotheme Venezia White Gardenia.

    It shares its citrus, white floral and musky accords with Monotheme Venezia White Gardenia, opens on Tangerine too, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 1,249 community ratings.

  4. Kenzo Parfum d'Ete 2002 — 82% scent match — discontinued

    Shares a breezy, green-tinted floral brightness reminiscent of Monotheme Venezia White Gardenia.

    It shares its white floral, fresh spicy and musky accords with Monotheme Venezia White Gardenia, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 1,967 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

  5. Gucci Flora by Gucci Gracious Tuberose — 79% scent match — discontinued

    Carries a delicate, fresh petal delicacy that sits comfortably alongside Monotheme Venezia White Gardenia.

    It shares its white floral, woody and animalic accords with Monotheme Venezia White Gardenia, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 1,505 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

Which Monotheme Venezia White Gardenia dupe is cheapest?

Elizabeth Taylor Gardenia, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 25% less than Monotheme Venezia White Gardenia.

Which Monotheme Venezia White Gardenia dupe lasts longest?

Avon Rare Pearls, at about 7h on skin, against about 4h for Monotheme Venezia White Gardenia.

Which Monotheme Venezia White Gardenia dupe is closest to the original?

Elizabeth Taylor Gardenia, at 85% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

Monotheme Venezia White Gardenia itself sells from $18.89 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.

How much does a Monotheme Venezia White Gardenia dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Elizabeth Taylor Gardenia saves you about $5 a year against Monotheme Venezia White Gardenia. 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 Monotheme Venezia White Gardenia dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Avon Rare Pearls comes closest at 6.5h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Monotheme Venezia White Gardenia notes, performance and price

Related dupe lists

Lists and reports

AltScent is also free on the App Store and Google Play.

Updated 2026-11-06.