Nonfiction Dew & Light: released in 2026, fresh, floral and rose, about 2h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 0/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Nonfiction Dew & Light dupe we found is Ex Nihilo Fleur Narcotique — 87% match, about $385 (estimate) versus about $95 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Nonfiction Dew & Light dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Nonfiction Dew & Light | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ex Nihilo Fleur Narcotique | 87% | about $385 (+305%) | 7h vs 2h | 5/10 |
| 2 | Maison Alhambra Delilah | 86% | about $25 (−74%) | 6h vs 2h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Zara Applejuice | 84% | about $25 (−74%) | 3h vs 2h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Boy Smells Les | 84% | about $140 (+47%) | 5h vs 2h | 7/10 |
| 5 | PARIS CORNER Voux Turquoise | 84% | about $30 (−68%) | 5h vs 2h | 7/10 |
Captures the luminous peony, bright bergamot, and transparent floral brightness of Nonfiction Dew & Light at a higher tier.
It shares its white floral, floral and fresh accords with Nonfiction Dew & Light, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 2h and carries 8,227 community ratings.
Offers a bright, fruit-kissed floral profile with rich rose and peony undertones reminiscent of Nonfiction Dew & Light.
It shares its rose, floral and fruity accords with Nonfiction Dew & Light, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 2h and carries 1,537 community ratings.
Features a crisp, apple-and-citrus-led opening that echoes the fresh fruity brightness of Nonfiction Dew & Light.
It shares its fresh, fruity and floral accords with Nonfiction Dew & Light, lasts about 3h against 2h and carries 2,376 community ratings.
Shares a vibrant, fruit-forward floral character with Nonfiction Dew & Light, leaning into a similarly clean and musky trail.
It shares its floral, fruity and musky accords with Nonfiction Dew & Light, opens on Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Cardamom too, lasts about 5h against 2h and carries 194 community ratings.
Presents a sparkling opening of fresh fruit and bright florals akin to the cheerful spirit of Nonfiction Dew & Light.
It shares its fruity, sweet and musky accords with Nonfiction Dew & Light, lasts about 5h against 2h and carries 165 community ratings.
Zara Applejuice, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 75% less than Nonfiction Dew & Light.
Ex Nihilo Fleur Narcotique, at about 7h on skin, against about 2h for Nonfiction Dew & Light.
Ex Nihilo Fleur Narcotique, at 87% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Ex Nihilo Fleur Narcotique actually costs about $425 a year MORE than Nonfiction Dew & Light. 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. Ex Nihilo Fleur Narcotique comes closest at 6.6h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Nonfiction Dew & Light notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-24.