The Merchant of Venice Mandarin Carnival: released in 2013, citrus, white floral and fruity, about 5h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest The Merchant of Venice Mandarin Carnival dupe we found is Chopard Happy Chopard Bigaradia — 85% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $135 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best The Merchant of Venice Mandarin Carnival dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs The Merchant of Venice Mandarin Carnival | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chopard Happy Chopard Bigaradia | 85% | about $20 (−85%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Monotheme Venezia Verde d'Arancia | 84% | about $20 (−85%) | 3h vs 5h | 4/10 |
| 3 | The Body Shop Satsuma | 81% | about $15 (−89%) | 3h vs 5h | 4/10 |
| 4 | The Body Shop Satsuma Perfume Oil | 81% | about $15 (15 ml) | 5h vs 5h | 3/10 |
| 5 | Maison Alhambra Porto Neroli | 78% | about $25* (−81%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
Shares a vibrant, uplifting citrus profile reminiscent of The Merchant of Venice Mandarin Carnival, wrapped in soft floral nuances.
It shares its citrus, white floral and fresh accords with The Merchant of Venice Mandarin Carnival, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 955 community ratings.
Delivers a juicy mandarin-forward freshness close to the heart of The Merchant of Venice Mandarin Carnival at a fraction of the cost.
It shares its citrus and sweet accords with The Merchant of Venice Mandarin Carnival, lasts about 3h against 5h and carries 296 community ratings.
Leans into a similarly bright and sparkling citrus energy as The Merchant of Venice Mandarin Carnival.
It shares its citrus, sweet and fruity accords with The Merchant of Venice Mandarin Carnival, lasts about 3h against 5h and carries 659 community ratings.
A concentrated sweet citrus option that carries a fruity warmth akin to The Merchant of Venice Mandarin Carnival.
It shares its citrus, sweet and fruity accords with The Merchant of Venice Mandarin Carnival, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 126 community ratings.
Features a sparkling Mediterranean citrus freshness reminiscent of the opening of The Merchant of Venice Mandarin Carnival.
It shares its citrus, white floral and fresh accords with The Merchant of Venice Mandarin Carnival, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 1,849 community ratings.
The Body Shop Satsuma, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than The Merchant of Venice Mandarin Carnival.
The Body Shop Satsuma Perfume Oil, at about 5h on skin, against about 5h for The Merchant of Venice Mandarin Carnival.
Chopard Happy Chopard Bigaradia, at 85% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
The Merchant of Venice Mandarin Carnival itself sells from $79.79 (50 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Chopard Happy Chopard Bigaradia saves you about $165 a year against The Merchant of Venice Mandarin Carnival. 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. The Body Shop Satsuma Perfume Oil comes closest at 5.0h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
The Merchant of Venice Mandarin Carnival notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-11.