Sun Bum Sonny No. 101 dupe — closest scent matches

Sun Bum Sonny No. 101: released in 2025, coconut, sweet and lactonic, about 5h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 2/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Sun Bum Sonny No. 101 dupe?

The closest Sun Bum Sonny No. 101 scent match we found is Arquiste Vacation — 91% match, about $75 (estimate) versus about $40 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Sun Bum Sonny No. 101 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 Sun Bum Sonny No. 101Projection
1Arquiste Vacation91%about $75 (+88%)4h vs 5h7/10
2Maison Martin Margiela Beach Walk87%about $95 (+138%)5h vs 5h6/10
3Mancera Intense French Riviera83%about $125 (+213%)7h vs 5h9/10
4Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa '6282%about $105 (+163%)4h vs 5h3/10
5Bobbi Brown Beach81%about $405h vs 5h5/10
  1. Arquiste Vacation — 91% scent match

    Evokes the playful coconut-and-suntan-lotion character of Sonny No. 101, leaning into a nostalgic beachside atmosphere.

    It shares its sweet, coconut and fruity accords with Sun Bum Sonny No. 101, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 1,035 community ratings.

  2. Maison Martin Margiela Beach Walk — 87% scent match

    Captures the sun-drenched coconut and lactonic softness found in Sonny No. 101, wrapped in an airy coastal aura.

    It shares its sweet, coconut and vanilla accords with Sun Bum Sonny No. 101, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 9,468 community ratings.

  3. Mancera Intense French Riviera — 83% scent match

    Shares a vibrant, tropical-leaning warmth reminiscent of Sonny No. 101, though with a bolder and heavier projection.

    It shares its white floral accords with Sun Bum Sonny No. 101, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 180 community ratings.

  4. Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa '62 — 82% scent match

    Surrounds you in a warm, nutty, and sweet vacation-ready aura very similar to the cozy dry-down of Sonny No. 101.

    It shares its vanilla, sweet and nutty accords with Sun Bum Sonny No. 101, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 12,305 community ratings.

  5. Bobbi Brown Beach — 81% scent match

    In the same family as Sonny No. 101, offering a prominent solar floral and lotion-like profile reminiscent of warm skin.

    It shares its white floral accords with Sun Bum Sonny No. 101, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 1,051 community ratings.

Which Sun Bum Sonny No. 101 dupe is cheapest?

Bobbi Brown Beach, at about $40 for 100 ml (estimate).

Which Sun Bum Sonny No. 101 dupe lasts longest?

Mancera Intense French Riviera, at about 7h on skin, against about 5h for Sun Bum Sonny No. 101.

Which Sun Bum Sonny No. 101 dupe is closest to the original?

Arquiste Vacation, at 91% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Sun Bum Sonny No. 101 dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Arquiste Vacation actually costs about $50 a year MORE than Sun Bum Sonny No. 101. 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 Sun Bum Sonny No. 101 dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Mancera Intense French Riviera comes closest at 7.0h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Sun Bum Sonny No. 101 notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-10-26.