Norell: released in 1968, aromatic, green and floral, about 7h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Norell dupe we found is Guy Laroche Fidji Eau de Toilette — 84% match, about $35 (estimate) versus about $35 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Norell dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Norell | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guy Laroche Fidji Eau de Toilette | 84% | about $35* | 6h vs 7h | 5/10 |
| 2 | Revlon Charlie | 79% | about $15 (−57%) | 6h vs 7h | 8/10 |
| 3 | Marilyn Miglin Pheromone | 76% | about $40 (+14%) | 7h vs 7h | 8/10 |
| 4 | Avon Charisma | 78% | about $15 (−57%) | 5h vs 7h | 5/10 |
| 5 | Aubusson Histoire D'Amour | 77% | about $25 (−29%) | 6h vs 7h | 7/10 |
Evokes the lush green and floral complexity of Norell, leaning into a similar vintage chypre character.
It shares its green, woody and earthy accords with Norell, opens on Hiacynth, Galbanum and Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 3,843 community ratings.
Shares the classic aromatic green and spicy floral energy reminiscent of Norell.
It shares its white floral, aromatic and green accords with Norell, opens on Hiacynth and Galbanum too, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 1,220 community ratings.
Offers a bold, complex floral bouquet with a heavy green undertone similar to Norell.
It shares its woody, green and warm spicy accords with Norell, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 321 community ratings.
A vintage-leaning floral experience that echoes the warm woody baseline of Norell.
It shares its floral, white floral and aromatic accords with Norell, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 397 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Presents a rich, earthy floral blend that feels at home in the same family as Norell.
It shares its yellow floral, woody and floral accords with Norell, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 476 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Revlon Charlie, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 55% less than Norell.
Marilyn Miglin Pheromone, at about 7h on skin, against about 7h for Norell.
Guy Laroche Fidji Eau de Toilette, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Guy Laroche Fidji Eau de Toilette works out about the same as Norell over a year. 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, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Marilyn Miglin Pheromone comes closest at 7.2h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Norell notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-08.