The Merchant of Venice Gold Regatta dupe — cheaper alternatives

The Merchant of Venice Gold Regatta: released in 2023, woody, marine and vanilla, about 7h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good The Merchant of Venice Gold Regatta dupe?

The closest The Merchant of Venice Gold Regatta dupe we found is Maison Tahité – Officine Creative Profumi Sel-Vanille — 83% match, about $80 (estimate) versus about $180 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best The Merchant of Venice Gold Regatta 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 Merchant of Venice Gold RegattaProjection
1Maison Tahité – Officine Creative Profumi Sel-Vanille83%about $80 (−56%)6h vs 7h6/10
2Trussardi Sea Daffodil Edizione Millesimata82%about $45 (−75%)6h vs 7h6/10
3L'Artisan Parfumeur Couleur Vanille78%about $80 (−56%)6h vs 7h5/10
4Carner Barcelona La Playa76%about $70 (−61%)5h vs 7h6/10
5Atelier Rebul Istanbul Bosphorus71%about $55 (−69%)5h vs 7h7/10
  1. Maison Tahité – Officine Creative Profumi Sel-Vanille — 83% scent match

    Focuses on the interplay between salt and vanilla, mirroring the sweet and oceanic balance of the reference fragrance.

    It shares its vanilla, marine and salty accords with The Merchant of Venice Gold Regatta, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 601 community ratings.

  2. Trussardi Sea Daffodil Edizione Millesimata — 82% scent match

    Shares a similar marine and salty character that evokes the coastal atmosphere found in The Merchant of Venice Gold Regatta.

    It shares its woody, vanilla and sweet accords with The Merchant of Venice Gold Regatta, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 232 community ratings.

  3. L'Artisan Parfumeur Couleur Vanille — 78% scent match

    Offers a sophisticated take on vanilla with salty undertones that align well with the core profile of Gold Regatta.

    It shares its vanilla, sweet and amber accords with The Merchant of Venice Gold Regatta, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 549 community ratings.

  4. Carner Barcelona La Playa — 76% scent match

    Captures a beachy, sun-drenched vibe that feels reminiscent of the marine and woody notes in the reference scent.

    It shares its vanilla, sweet and woody accords with The Merchant of Venice Gold Regatta, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 276 community ratings.

  5. Atelier Rebul Istanbul Bosphorus — 71% scent match

    Provides a fresh, aquatic experience that echoes the salty and woody nuances of the reference perfume.

    It shares its salty, woody and marine accords with The Merchant of Venice Gold Regatta, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 176 community ratings.

Which The Merchant of Venice Gold Regatta dupe is cheapest?

Trussardi Sea Daffodil Edizione Millesimata, at about $45 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 75% less than The Merchant of Venice Gold Regatta.

Which The Merchant of Venice Gold Regatta dupe lasts longest?

L'Artisan Parfumeur Couleur Vanille, at about 6h on skin, against about 7h for The Merchant of Venice Gold Regatta.

Which The Merchant of Venice Gold Regatta dupe is closest to the original?

Maison Tahité – Officine Creative Profumi Sel-Vanille, at 83% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a The Merchant of Venice Gold Regatta dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Maison Tahité – Officine Creative Profumi Sel-Vanille saves you about $145 a year against The Merchant of Venice Gold Regatta. 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 Merchant of Venice Gold Regatta dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. L'Artisan Parfumeur Couleur Vanille comes closest at 5.9h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

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Updated 2026-11-03.