Terry de Gunzburg Fruit Défendu: released in 2014, fruity, sweet and tropical, about 5h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Terry de Gunzburg Fruit Défendu dupe we found is Britney Spears Believe — 78% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $180 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Terry de Gunzburg Fruit Défendu dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Terry de Gunzburg Fruit Défendu | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Britney Spears Believe | 78% | about $25 (−86%) | 6h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Natura Flor de Pêra e Melissa | 72% | about $25 (−86%) | 4h vs 5h | 4/10 |
| 3 | L'Occitane en Provence Herbae | 68% | about $65 (−64%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Goutal Rose Pompon Eau de Toilette | 65% | about $65 (−64%) | 5h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 5 | Première Note Pera Malta | 73% | about $50 (−72%) | 6h vs 5h | 7/10 |
Shares a vibrant, fruit-forward character reminiscent of the tropical mango and pineapple blend found in Fruit Défendu.
It shares its fruity, sweet and tropical accords with Terry de Gunzburg Fruit Défendu, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 3,808 community ratings.
Offers a bright, citrusy, and fruity profile that evokes the refreshing and sweet atmosphere of the reference scent.
It shares its citrus, musky and powdery accords with Terry de Gunzburg Fruit Défendu, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 217 community ratings.
Provides a fresh, botanical, and slightly sweet experience that captures a similar airy, feminine charm.
It shares its fruity, musky and rose accords with Terry de Gunzburg Fruit Défendu, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 866 community ratings.
Focuses on a delicate, powdery rose heart that echoes the floral nuances found in the reference perfume.
It shares its fruity, rose and sweet accords with Terry de Gunzburg Fruit Défendu, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 560 community ratings.
Leans into a similar crisp, fruity territory with a clean, approachable sweetness that mirrors the lighter side of the reference.
It shares its fruity, sweet and musky accords with Terry de Gunzburg Fruit Défendu, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 51 community ratings.
Natura Flor de Pêra e Melissa, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than Terry de Gunzburg Fruit Défendu.
Première Note Pera Malta, at about 6h on skin, against about 5h for Terry de Gunzburg Fruit Défendu.
Britney Spears Believe, at 78% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Britney Spears Believe saves you about $225 a year against Terry de Gunzburg Fruit Défendu. 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. Première Note Pera Malta comes closest at 5.7h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Terry de Gunzburg Fruit Défendu notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-06.