The Merchant of Venice Imperial Emerald dupe — cheaper alternatives

The Merchant of Venice Imperial Emerald: released in 2019, white floral, tuberose and citrus, about 7h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good The Merchant of Venice Imperial Emerald dupe?

The closest The Merchant of Venice Imperial Emerald dupe we found is Mancera Wild Python — 88% match, about $165 (estimate) versus about $285 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best The Merchant of Venice Imperial Emerald 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; * size not listed, so assumed to be 100 ml.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs The Merchant of Venice Imperial EmeraldProjection
1Mancera Wild Python88%about $165 (−42%)8h vs 7h9/10
2Frederic Malle Editions de Parfums Carnal Flower87%about $55* (−81%)8h vs 7h7/10
3PARIS CORNER Indomitable85%about $30 (−89%)5h vs 7h6/10
4Diptyque Do Son Eau de Parfum84%about $180* (−37%)6h vs 7h7/10
5Lalique Sweet Amber78%about $35* (−88%)6h vs 7h6/10
  1. Mancera Wild Python — 88% scent match

    Reminiscent of the bold tuberose and orange blossom heart of Imperial Emerald, projecting with intense floral confidence.

    It shares its white floral, tuberose and citrus accords with The Merchant of Venice Imperial Emerald, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 1,232 community ratings.

  2. Frederic Malle Editions de Parfums Carnal Flower — 87% scent match

    Explores the same lush, high-impact tuberose and green floral facets that define the luxurious aura of Imperial Emerald.

    It shares its woody, white floral and sweet accords with The Merchant of Venice Imperial Emerald, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 7,114 community ratings.

  3. PARIS CORNER Indomitable — 85% scent match

    Evokes the opulent white floral and tuberose character of Imperial Emerald, wrapping the senses in a similarly lush, powdery embrace.

    It shares its citrus, sweet and powdery accords with The Merchant of Venice Imperial Emerald, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 301 community ratings.

  4. Diptyque Do Son Eau de Parfum — 84% scent match

    A floral-centric profile that echoes the prominent tuberose and white blossom notes driving the charm of Imperial Emerald.

    It shares its tuberose, white floral and animalic accords with The Merchant of Venice Imperial Emerald, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 3,401 community ratings.

  5. Lalique Sweet Amber — 78% scent match

    Shares the warm, resinous ambery sweetness found in the base of Imperial Emerald, offering a cozy and inviting aromatic trail.

    It shares its white floral, tuberose and sweet accords with The Merchant of Venice Imperial Emerald, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 117 community ratings.

Which The Merchant of Venice Imperial Emerald dupe is cheapest?

PARIS CORNER Indomitable, at about $30 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than The Merchant of Venice Imperial Emerald.

Which The Merchant of Venice Imperial Emerald dupe lasts longest?

Frederic Malle Editions de Parfums Carnal Flower, at about 8h on skin, against about 7h for The Merchant of Venice Imperial Emerald.

Which The Merchant of Venice Imperial Emerald dupe is closest to the original?

Mancera Wild Python, at 88% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a The Merchant of Venice Imperial Emerald dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Mancera Wild Python saves you about $175 a year against The Merchant of Venice Imperial Emerald. 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 Imperial Emerald dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Frederic Malle Editions de Parfums Carnal Flower comes closest at 7.7h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

The Merchant of Venice Imperial Emerald notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-10-10.