Puma Yellow is discontinued — the closest scent matches you can still buy

Puma Yellow, released in 2012, is discontinued and no longer in production. The closest scent matches you can still buy are below.

Puma Yellow: citrus, woody and powdery, about 4h on skin, projection 4/10, sillage 2/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What can I wear instead of Puma Yellow?

The five closest scent matches — the closest replacements for Puma Yellow we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity, with the ones still in production first:

  1. Avon Wish of Happiness — 81% scent match

    Reminiscent of Puma Yellow with its cheerful, bright citrus opening and energetic, breezy floral heart.

    It shares its citrus, fruity and aromatic accords with Puma Yellow, lasts about 3h against 4h and carries 172 community ratings.

  2. Benetton United Dreams Live Free — 80% scent match

    Captures the crisp apple and sparkling citrus vibe of Puma Yellow, settling into a clean, musky finish.

    It shares its citrus, fresh spicy and woody accords with Puma Yellow, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 884 community ratings.

  3. Mexx Woman — 79% scent match

    Echoes the crisp, sporty energy of Puma Yellow with bright citrus top notes balanced by soft cedar and florals.

    It shares its citrus, woody and aromatic accords with Puma Yellow, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 1,183 community ratings.

  4. Zara Applejuice — 78% scent match

    Offers a similar radiant blend of crisp apple and luminous citrus alongside airy, delicate floral tones.

    It shares its fruity, citrus and floral accords with Puma Yellow, opens on Apple too, lasts about 3h against 4h and carries 2,270 community ratings.

  5. Avon Be... Joyful — 82% scent match — discontinued

    Shares the sunny, uplifting burst of citrus and crisp fruits found in Puma Yellow, resting on a clean floral base.

    It shares its citrus, floral and fruity accords with Puma Yellow, lasts about 3h against 4h and carries 44 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

Which Puma Yellow dupe is cheapest?

Avon Wish of Happiness, at about $10 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 50% less than Puma Yellow.

Which Puma Yellow dupe lasts longest?

Mexx Woman, at about 4h on skin, against about 4h for Puma Yellow.

Which Puma Yellow dupe is closest to the original?

Avon Be... Joyful, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Puma Yellow dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Avon Wish of Happiness saves you about $15 a year against Puma Yellow. 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 Puma Yellow dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Mexx Mexx Woman comes closest at 4.1h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Puma Yellow notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-09-16.