Skylar Black Sugar: released in 2025, vanilla, powdery and citrus, about 5h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Skylar Black Sugar dupe we found is Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa '71 — 87% match, about $70 (estimate) versus about $135 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Skylar Black Sugar dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Skylar Black Sugar | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa '71 | 87% | about $70 (−48%) | 5h vs 5h | 8/10 |
| 2 | Bath & Body Works Warm Vanilla Sugar | 83% | about $20 (236 ml) | 3h vs 5h | 4/10 |
| 3 | Bath & Body Works Milk Bar Birthday Cake | 73% | about $20 (236 ml) | 4h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Pacifica Sugared Amber Dreams | 78% | about $40 (−70%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 62 Intense | 78% | about $40 (−70%) | 7h vs 5h | 8/10 |
Delivers a powerful, caramelized sugar and vanilla punch that aligns closely with the core gourmand character of Black Sugar.
It shares its vanilla and powdery accords with Skylar Black Sugar, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 7,666 community ratings.
Provides a familiar, cozy vanilla-forward experience that mirrors the sweet and powdery comfort found in Skylar Black Sugar.
It shares its vanilla, powdery and woody accords with Skylar Black Sugar, lasts about 3h against 5h and carries 2,407 community ratings.
Leans into the gourmand sugar and vanilla aspects of the reference, offering a playful and sweet scent experience.
It shares its vanilla and powdery accords with Skylar Black Sugar, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 394 community ratings.
Offers a warm, nutty, and sweet profile that shares the inviting gourmand energy found in the reference scent.
It shares its vanilla, almond and powdery accords with Skylar Black Sugar, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 11 community ratings.
Captures a similar sugary, amber-rich warmth that feels like a lighter, more accessible take on the Black Sugar profile.
It shares its vanilla and powdery accords with Skylar Black Sugar, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 169 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Pacifica Sugared Amber Dreams, at about $40 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 70% less than Skylar Black Sugar.
Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 62 Intense, at about 7h on skin, against about 5h for Skylar Black Sugar.
Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa '71, at 87% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa '71 saves you about $95 a year against Skylar Black Sugar. 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. Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 62 Intense comes closest at 6.5h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Skylar Black Sugar notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-27.