The Dua Brand Carnival of the Moon dupe — cheaper alternatives

The Dua Brand Carnival of the Moon: released in 2025, white floral, sweet and tuberose, about 5h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good The Dua Brand Carnival of the Moon dupe?

The closest The Dua Brand Carnival of the Moon dupe we found is Vilhelm Parfumerie Moon Carnival — 95% match, about $220 (estimate) versus about $95 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best The Dua Brand Carnival of the Moon 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 The Dua Brand Carnival of the MoonProjection
1Vilhelm Parfumerie Moon Carnival95%about $220 (+132%)5h vs 5h8/10
2Fragrance World Moonlit Night89%about $35 (−63%)6h vs 5h6/10
3Lattafa Perfumes Angham85%about $35 (−63%)6h vs 5h6/10
4Maison Alhambra Jorge di Profumo83%about $15 (−84%)5h vs 5h6/10
5PARIS CORNER Emir Fire Your Desire83%about $30 (−68%)5h vs 5h7/10
  1. Vilhelm Parfumerie Moon Carnival — 95% scent match

    Shares the same lush, tropical white floral and sweet marshmallow profile as Carnival of the Moon, offering a vibrant and airy citrus-kissed sweetness.

    It shares its white floral, tuberose and floral accords with The Dua Brand Carnival of the Moon, opens on Passionfruit and Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 1,307 community ratings.

  2. Fragrance World Moonlit Night — 89% scent match

    Evokes the opulent tuberose and sweet marshmallow interplay of Moon Carnival, delivering a creamy white floral experience at a fraction of the cost.

    It shares its sweet accords with The Dua Brand Carnival of the Moon, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 132 community ratings.

  3. Lattafa Perfumes Angham — 85% scent match

    Recalls the decadent vanilla and sweet floral richness found in Moon Carnival, wrapping the senses in a cozy, powdery embrace.

    It shares its vanilla, sweet and powdery accords with The Dua Brand Carnival of the Moon, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 5,729 community ratings.

  4. Maison Alhambra Jorge di Profumo — 83% scent match

    Captures a similar dreamy white floral and sweet lactonic aura, leaning into the lush tropical bouquet of the reference profile.

    It shares its citrus and powdery accords with The Dua Brand Carnival of the Moon, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 656 community ratings.

  5. PARIS CORNER Emir Fire Your Desire — 83% scent match

    Mirrors the rich vanilla-forward sweetness of the original fragrance family, offering a smooth and comforting everyday alternative.

    It shares its sweet, vanilla and powdery accords with The Dua Brand Carnival of the Moon, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 312 community ratings.

Which The Dua Brand Carnival of the Moon dupe is cheapest?

Maison Alhambra Jorge di Profumo, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than The Dua Brand Carnival of the Moon.

Which The Dua Brand Carnival of the Moon dupe lasts longest?

Fragrance World Moonlit Night, at about 6h on skin, against about 5h for The Dua Brand Carnival of the Moon.

Which The Dua Brand Carnival of the Moon dupe is closest to the original?

Vilhelm Parfumerie Moon Carnival, at 95% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a The Dua Brand Carnival of the Moon dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Vilhelm Parfumerie Moon Carnival actually costs about $180 a year MORE than The Dua Brand Carnival of the Moon. 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 The Dua Brand Carnival of the Moon dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Fragrance World Moonlit Night comes closest at 5.9h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

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Updated 2026-10-28.