The Merchant of Venice Colonia Veneziana: released in 2020, citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic, about 5h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest The Merchant of Venice Colonia Veneziana dupe we found is L'Occitane en Provence Verveine — 84% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $65 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best The Merchant of Venice Colonia Veneziana dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs The Merchant of Venice Colonia Veneziana | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L'Occitane en Provence Verveine | 84% | about $30 (−54%) | 3h vs 5h | 3/10 |
| 2 | Dior Eau Sauvage | 82% | about $65 | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Rochas Eau de Rochas Homme | 80% | about $40 (−38%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Jacques Fath Green Water | 80% | about $50 (−23%) | 4h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Adopt Parfums Verveine Fizz | 81% | about $20 (−69%) | 4h vs 5h | 5/10 |
Evokes the sparkling lemon and verbena freshness of Colonia Veneziana with a clean, uplifting aromatic character.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with The Merchant of Venice Colonia Veneziana, opens on Lemon and Orange too, lasts about 3h against 5h and carries 1,565 community ratings.
Resonates with the classic citrus, rosemary, and woody balance that defines Colonia Veneziana.
It shares its aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords with The Merchant of Venice Colonia Veneziana, opens on Lemon, Bergamot and Rosemary too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 6,336 community ratings.
Lends a similar crisp, aromatic citrus and herbal complexity found in Colonia Veneziana at a lower price point.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and woody accords with The Merchant of Venice Colonia Veneziana, opens on Lemon and Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 1,428 community ratings.
Delivers an invigorating herbal and citrus profile that shares the refreshing energy of Colonia Veneziana.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with The Merchant of Venice Colonia Veneziana, opens on Bergamot, Lemon and Orange too, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 388 community ratings.
Shares a vibrant, zesty citrus opening reminiscent of the bright opening in Colonia Veneziana.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and fresh accords with The Merchant of Venice Colonia Veneziana, opens on Lemon too, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 63 community ratings.
Adopt Parfums Verveine Fizz, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 70% less than The Merchant of Venice Colonia Veneziana.
Dior Eau Sauvage, at about 5h on skin, against about 5h for The Merchant of Venice Colonia Veneziana.
L'Occitane en Provence Verveine, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
The Merchant of Venice Colonia Veneziana itself sells from $93.79 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — L'Occitane en Provence Verveine saves you about $50 a year against The Merchant of Venice Colonia Veneziana. 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. Dior Eau Sauvage comes closest at 4.6h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
The Merchant of Venice Colonia Veneziana notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-25.