Penhaligon's Heartless Helen: released in 2019, tuberose, white floral and citrus, about 5h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Penhaligon's Heartless Helen dupe we found is Gucci Bloom — 84% match, about $100 (estimate) versus about $330 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Penhaligon's Heartless Helen dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Penhaligon's Heartless Helen | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gucci Bloom | 84% | about $100* (−70%) | 6h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Molinard Tubéreuse Vertigineuse | 84% | about $30 (−91%) | 8h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Perris Monte Carlo Tubereuse Absolue | 82% | about $30* (−91%) | 7h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Jo Malone London Tuberose Angelica | 80% | about $165 (−50%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Tom Ford Soleil Blanc | 76% | about $195* (−41%) | 5h vs 5h | 8/10 |
Shares a heavy, lush white floral presence reminiscent of Penhaligon's Heartless Helen, though centering more purely on heady jasmine and tuberose.
It shares its white floral, tuberose and animalic accords with Penhaligon's Heartless Helen, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 10,658 community ratings.
Captures a heavy, intoxicating tuberose heartbeat that parallels the floral density found in Penhaligon's Heartless Helen at a fraction of the cost.
It shares its white floral, woody and tuberose accords with Penhaligon's Heartless Helen, lasts about 8h against 5h and carries 481 community ratings.
Presents a velvety tuberose interpretation that feels remarkably similar in tone and texture to the heart of Penhaligon's Heartless Helen.
It shares its white floral, tuberose and green accords with Penhaligon's Heartless Helen, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 509 community ratings.
A greener, slightly crisper take on tuberose that evokes the floral elegance of Penhaligon's Heartless Helen with softer green nuances.
It shares its tuberose, white floral and animalic accords with Penhaligon's Heartless Helen, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 1,372 community ratings.
Leans into a slightly sunnier, smoother citrus-and-floral spectrum, offering a rich solar vibe adjacent to Penhaligon's Heartless Helen.
It shares its white floral, sweet and tuberose accords with Penhaligon's Heartless Helen, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 9,213 community ratings.
Perris Monte Carlo Tubereuse Absolue, at about $30 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Penhaligon's Heartless Helen.
Molinard Tubéreuse Vertigineuse, at about 8h on skin, against about 5h for Penhaligon's Heartless Helen.
Gucci Bloom, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Penhaligon's Heartless Helen itself sells from $219.09 (75 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Gucci Gucci Bloom saves you about $340 a year against Penhaligon's Heartless Helen. 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. Molinard Tubéreuse Vertigineuse comes closest at 7.6h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Penhaligon's Heartless Helen notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-12.