Sorce English Major dupe — cheaper alternatives

Sorce English Major: released in 2024, sweet, powdery and iris, about 6h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Sorce English Major dupe?

The closest Sorce English Major dupe we found is Régime des Fleurs Himitsu Violets — 78% match, about $50 (estimate) versus about $55 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Sorce English Major 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 Sorce English MajorProjection
1Régime des Fleurs Himitsu Violets78%about $50 (−9%)5h vs 6h7/10
2Byredo Eyes Closed72%about $220 (+300%)6h vs 6h6/10
3Liis Celestial Object70%about $245 (+345%)5h vs 6h7/10
4Poesie Library Ghost88%about $40 (−27%)4h vs 6h4/10
5Sorce Falling Stars Marshmallow Cloud82%about $45 (−18%)7h vs 6h4/10
  1. Régime des Fleurs Himitsu Violets — 78% scent match

    Shares a similar powdery and iris-forward character that evokes the soft, literary atmosphere of English Major in a more compact format.

    It shares its powdery and amber accords with Sorce English Major, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 318 community ratings.

  2. Byredo Eyes Closed — 72% scent match

    Leans into the warm, woody, and slightly spicy territory that mirrors the comforting, grounded base notes of English Major.

    It shares its powdery, iris and earthy accords with Sorce English Major, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 1,656 community ratings.

  3. Liis Celestial Object — 70% scent match

    Offers a similarly ethereal and powdery profile that aligns with the iris and woody nuances present in English Major.

    It shares its sweet and amber accords with Sorce English Major, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 372 community ratings.

  4. Poesie Library Ghost — 88% scent match

    Captures the atmospheric, dusty old book and sweet marshmallow essence found in English Major, creating a cozy and nostalgic reading-room vibe.

    It shares its woody, sweet and powdery accords with Sorce English Major, lasts about 4h against 6h and carries 33 community ratings.

  5. Sorce Falling Stars Marshmallow Cloud — 82% scent match

    Focuses on the sweet, airy marshmallow accord that serves as a central pillar in the English Major composition.

    It shares its sweet, powdery and amber accords with Sorce English Major, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 5 community ratings.

Which Sorce English Major dupe is cheapest?

Poesie Library Ghost, at about $40 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 25% less than Sorce English Major.

Which Sorce English Major dupe lasts longest?

Sorce Falling Stars Marshmallow Cloud, at about 7h on skin, against about 6h for Sorce English Major.

Which Sorce English Major dupe is closest to the original?

Poesie Library Ghost, at 88% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Sorce English Major dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Régime des Fleurs Himitsu Violets saves you about $5 a year against Sorce English Major. 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 Sorce English Major dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Sorce Falling Stars Marshmallow Cloud comes closest at 6.5h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

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Updated 2026-10-30.