Roos & Roos Sympathy For The Sun dupe — cheaper alternatives

Roos & Roos Sympathy For The Sun: released in 2014, fresh, floral and salty, about 6h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Roos & Roos Sympathy For The Sun dupe?

The closest Roos & Roos Sympathy For The Sun dupe we found is L'Erbolario Notte a Tangeri — 82% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $145 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Roos & Roos Sympathy For The Sun dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

How the 5 picks compare on match, price and performance. Prices are estimates for a 100 ml bottle, not live retailer prices.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Roos & Roos Sympathy For The SunProjection
1L'Erbolario Notte a Tangeri82%about $30 (−79%)4h vs 6h6/10
2Laura Biagiotti Roma78%about $55 (−62%)6h vs 6h6/10
3Maison Alhambra Coastal Pour Femme75%about $15 (−90%)5h vs 6h6/10
4Boucheron Fleurs73%about $50 (−66%)5h vs 6h7/10
5Fragrance World Divine85%about $20 (−86%)7h vs 6h6/10
  1. L'Erbolario Notte a Tangeri — 82% scent match

    This fragrance captures a similar breezy, citrus-forward freshness that evokes the sun-drenched, marine-inflected character of Sympathy For The Sun.

    It shares its citrus accords with Roos & Roos Sympathy For The Sun, lasts about 4h against 6h and carries 217 community ratings.

  2. Laura Biagiotti Roma — 78% scent match

    A classic composition that shares a bright, floral-citrus opening and a warm, Mediterranean-inspired dry-down reminiscent of the reference scent.

    It shares its citrus and fresh spicy accords with Roos & Roos Sympathy For The Sun, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 3,999 community ratings.

  3. Maison Alhambra Coastal Pour Femme — 75% scent match

    A budget-friendly option that emphasizes the salty, aquatic notes present in the reference, creating a similar seaside atmosphere.

    It shares its floral, fresh spicy and white floral accords with Roos & Roos Sympathy For The Sun, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 114 community ratings.

  4. Boucheron Fleurs — 73% scent match

    This scent leans into a sophisticated floral profile that mirrors the jasmine and peony heart found in Sympathy For The Sun.

    It shares its citrus, floral and white floral accords with Roos & Roos Sympathy For The Sun, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 266 community ratings.

  5. Fragrance World Divine — 85% scent match

    This alternative captures the salty, marine-floral essence of the reference, providing a similar beachy and refreshing olfactory experience.

    It shares its white floral, fresh and floral accords with Roos & Roos Sympathy For The Sun, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 9 community ratings.

Which Roos & Roos Sympathy For The Sun dupe is cheapest?

Maison Alhambra Coastal Pour Femme, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Roos & Roos Sympathy For The Sun.

Which Roos & Roos Sympathy For The Sun dupe lasts longest?

Fragrance World Divine, at about 7h on skin, against about 6h for Roos & Roos Sympathy For The Sun.

Which Roos & Roos Sympathy For The Sun dupe is closest to the original?

Fragrance World Divine, at 85% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Roos & Roos Sympathy For The Sun dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — L'Erbolario Notte a Tangeri saves you about $170 a year against Roos & Roos Sympathy For The Sun. 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 Roos & Roos Sympathy For The Sun dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Fragrance World Divine comes closest at 6.5h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Roos & Roos Sympathy For The Sun notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-11-07.