Reminiscence Etoile de Rem: released in 2008, citrus, sweet and vanilla, about 4h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Reminiscence Etoile de Rem dupe we found is Reminiscence Rem — 94% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $55 for a 100 ml bottle.
The four closest scent matches — the best Reminiscence Etoile de Rem dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Reminiscence Etoile de Rem | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reminiscence Rem | 94% | about $25 (−55%) | 5h vs 4h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Reminiscence Crazy Rem | 84% | about $30 (−45%) | 6h vs 4h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Parfums Berdoues Musc Ylang Ylang | 83% | about $20 (−64%) | 4h vs 4h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Parfums Berdoues Musc Blanc & Lin | 80% | about $25 (−55%) | 2h vs 4h | 3/10 |
Shares the same aquatic coconut and marine heart as Etoile de Rem, offering a similarly breezy beachside escape.
It shares its marine, aromatic and vanilla accords with Reminiscence Etoile de Rem, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 720 community ratings.
Carries the signature marine DNA of the Reminiscence house, offering a playful twist on the core Etoile de Rem structure.
It shares its vanilla, yellow floral and sweet accords with Reminiscence Etoile de Rem, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 4h and carries 69 community ratings.
Brings a soft ylang-ylang and musk profile close to the floral heart of Etoile de Rem at a remarkably friendly price.
It shares its sweet, vanilla and coconut accords with Reminiscence Etoile de Rem, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 15 community ratings.
Presents a clean, musky aura that echoes the softer, airy base notes found in Etoile de Rem.
It shares its sweet accords with Reminiscence Etoile de Rem, lasts about 2h against 4h and carries 14 community ratings.
Parfums Berdoues Musc Ylang Ylang, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 65% less than Reminiscence Etoile de Rem.
Reminiscence Crazy Rem, at about 6h on skin, against about 4h for Reminiscence Etoile de Rem.
Reminiscence Rem, at 94% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Reminiscence Rem saves you about $45 a year against Reminiscence Etoile de Rem. 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 4 last a full 8 hours. Reminiscence Crazy Rem comes closest at 6.4h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Reminiscence Etoile de Rem notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-05.