Santa Maria Novella Rosa: released in 1999, rose, violet and patchouli, about 4h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Santa Maria Novella Rosa dupe we found is Oscar de la Renta Rose — 82% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $145 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Santa Maria Novella Rosa dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Santa Maria Novella Rosa | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oscar de la Renta Rose | 82% | about $30 (−79%) | 4h vs 4h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Agent Provocateur | 78% | about $30 (−79%) | 7h vs 4h | 8/10 |
| 3 | Abdul Samad Al Qurashi Taif Roses | 91% | about $45 (12 ml) | 4h vs 4h | 8/10 |
| 4 | Abdul Samad Al Qurashi Al Ward Al Taifi | 89% | about $50 (12 ml) | 5h vs 4h | 7/10 |
| 5 | The Dua Brand Novel Rose | 84% | about $55 (−62%) | 2h vs 4h | 7/10 |
Offers a bright and accessible floral profile that mirrors the fresh, garden-like rose character of the reference scent.
It shares its floral, rose and musky accords with Santa Maria Novella Rosa, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 347 community ratings.
Leans into a similar powdery and musky rose territory, providing a more intense and vintage-leaning floral experience.
It shares its rose, musky and woody accords with Santa Maria Novella Rosa, lasts about 7h against 4h and carries 6,756 community ratings.
A high-quality oil that highlights the deep, authentic Taif rose notes reminiscent of the heart of Santa Maria Novella Rosa.
It shares its rose, powdery and floral accords with Santa Maria Novella Rosa, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 94 community ratings.
Focuses on the pure, singular beauty of the rose, echoing the floral-forward composition of the reference fragrance.
It shares its rose, powdery and floral accords with Santa Maria Novella Rosa, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 52 community ratings.
Evokes the delicate and authentic rose petal quality of the original, maintaining a soft and elegant presence on the skin.
It shares its woody, citrus and powdery accords with Santa Maria Novella Rosa and lasts about 2h against 4h.
Oscar de la Renta Rose, at about $30 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 80% less than Santa Maria Novella Rosa.
Agent Provocateur, at about 7h on skin, against about 4h for Santa Maria Novella Rosa.
Abdul Samad Al Qurashi Taif Roses, at 91% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Oscar de la Renta Rose saves you about $170 a year against Santa Maria Novella Rosa. 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 5 last a full 8 hours. Agent Provocateur Agent Provocateur comes closest at 7.3h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Santa Maria Novella Rosa notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-06.