The Merchant of Venice Cyprus Shell: released in 2025, powdery, iris and musky, about 7h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest The Merchant of Venice Cyprus Shell dupe we found is Boucheron Iris de Syracuse — 87% match, about $105 (estimate) versus about $250 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best The Merchant of Venice Cyprus Shell dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs The Merchant of Venice Cyprus Shell | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boucheron Iris de Syracuse | 87% | about $105 (−58%) | 5h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Diptyque Fleur de Peau Eau de Toilette | 86% | about $130 (−48%) | 5h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Room 1015 Sonic Flower | 85% | about $70 (−72%) | 5h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Narciso Rodriguez Narciso Rouge | 85% | about $65 (−74%) | 6h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 5 | M.INT Vibrant Scent | 85% | about $110 (−56%) | 5h vs 7h | 7/10 |
Leans heavily into the powdery iris and earthy tones that define the character of Cyprus Shell.
It shares its powdery, iris and musky accords with The Merchant of Venice Cyprus Shell, opens on Pear too, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 1,398 community ratings.
A soft, skin-like musky composition that sits comfortably in the same powdery family as Cyprus Shell.
It shares its musky, powdery and iris accords with The Merchant of Venice Cyprus Shell, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 697 community ratings.
Evokes the powdery iris and musky charm of Cyprus Shell, offering a slightly brighter and more playful interpretation.
It shares its powdery, musky and iris accords with The Merchant of Venice Cyprus Shell, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 1,510 community ratings.
Presents a warm, powdery floral aura that feels closely related to the heart and base of Cyprus Shell.
It shares its powdery, musky and iris accords with The Merchant of Venice Cyprus Shell, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 4,557 community ratings.
Captures a vibrant mix of citrus and earthy facets akin to the opening moments of Cyprus Shell.
It shares its musky, powdery and iris accords with The Merchant of Venice Cyprus Shell, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 179 community ratings.
Narciso Rodriguez Narciso Rouge, at about $65 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 75% less than The Merchant of Venice Cyprus Shell.
Narciso Rodriguez Narciso Rouge, at about 6h on skin, against about 7h for The Merchant of Venice Cyprus Shell.
Boucheron Iris de Syracuse, at 87% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
The Merchant of Venice Cyprus Shell itself sells from £78.95 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Boucheron Iris de Syracuse saves you about $210 a year against The Merchant of Venice Cyprus Shell. 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. Narciso Rodriguez Narciso Rouge comes closest at 5.7h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
The Merchant of Venice Cyprus Shell notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-21.