The Merchant of Venice Blue Tea: released in 2018, floral, green and citrus, about 5h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest The Merchant of Venice Blue Tea dupe we found is Zara Waterlily Tea Dress — 82% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $130 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best The Merchant of Venice Blue Tea dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs The Merchant of Venice Blue Tea | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zara Waterlily Tea Dress | 82% | about $25 (−81%) | 5h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 2 | Elizabeth Taylor Diamonds and Sapphires | 78% | about $15 (−88%) | 6h vs 5h | 8/10 |
| 3 | Miller Harris Tea Tonique Extrait | 86% | about $80 (−38%) | 7h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Valentino Donna Rosa Verde | 80% | about $50 (−62%) | 5h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 5 | Yves Rocher Vie Privée | 72% | about $30 (−77%) | 5h vs 5h | 5/10 |
Offers a light, airy tea-forward experience that captures the fresh and green spirit of Blue Tea at a much more accessible price point.
It shares its green, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with The Merchant of Venice Blue Tea, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 1,562 community ratings.
Provides a floral-heavy profile that shares a similar aromatic elegance, making it a budget-friendly alternative for those who enjoy the floral heart of the reference.
It shares its green, floral and fresh accords with The Merchant of Venice Blue Tea, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 816 community ratings.
Delivers a concentrated, vibrant tea experience that aligns closely with the aromatic and green profile of the reference.
It shares its citrus, green and fresh accords with The Merchant of Venice Blue Tea, opens on Nutmeg too, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 55 community ratings.
Leans into a crisp, green floral character that evokes the fresh and aromatic qualities found in the original composition.
It shares its citrus, fresh spicy and floral accords with The Merchant of Venice Blue Tea, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 590 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
A soft and approachable floral scent that mirrors the gentle, musky dry-down of the reference in a simple, clean way.
It shares its floral, green and rose accords with The Merchant of Venice Blue Tea, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 546 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Elizabeth Taylor Diamonds and Sapphires, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than The Merchant of Venice Blue Tea.
Miller Harris Tea Tonique Extrait, at about 7h on skin, against about 5h for The Merchant of Venice Blue Tea.
Miller Harris Tea Tonique Extrait, at 86% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
The Merchant of Venice Blue Tea itself sells from $130.19 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Zara Waterlily Tea Dress saves you about $155 a year against The Merchant of Venice Blue Tea. 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. Miller Harris Tea Tonique Extrait comes closest at 7.1h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
The Merchant of Venice Blue Tea notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-04.