The Merchant of Venice Red Potion: released in 2019, sweet, aromatic and woody, about 6h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest The Merchant of Venice Red Potion dupe we found is Mancera Instant Crush — 85% match, about $85 (estimate) versus about $110 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best The Merchant of Venice Red Potion dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs The Merchant of Venice Red Potion | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mancera Instant Crush | 85% | about $85 (−23%) | 8h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Zara Red Temptation For Her | 83% | about $35 (−68%) | 7h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Zara Red Temptation Elixir Parfum | 83% | about $50 (−55%) | 7h vs 6h | 8/10 |
| 4 | Al Haramain Perfumes Manege Rouge | 81% | about $45 (−59%) | 5h vs 6h | 8/10 |
| 5 | Ajmal Aristocrat for Her | 79% | about $45 (−59%) | 6h vs 6h | 8/10 |
A potent blend of sweet and woody notes that mirrors the warm, spicy, and floral depth of the reference scent.
It shares its woody, warm spicy and citrus accords with The Merchant of Venice Red Potion, lasts about 8h against 6h and carries 9,135 community ratings.
Offers a sweet, spicy, and slightly floral profile that sits in the same family as the aromatic and warm Red Potion.
It shares its warm spicy, sweet and citrus accords with The Merchant of Venice Red Potion, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 3,570 community ratings.
A deeper, more concentrated take on the sweet and spicy theme that aligns well with the character of Red Potion.
It shares its warm spicy, woody and sweet accords with The Merchant of Venice Red Potion, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 493 community ratings.
Provides a sweet and aromatic experience that feels reminiscent of the complex, herbal-floral balance in Red Potion.
It shares its sweet, warm spicy and citrus accords with The Merchant of Venice Red Potion, opens on Orange too, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 137 community ratings.
Leans into a similar sweet and woody territory, offering a balanced, warm scent profile at a very accessible price point.
It shares its sweet, warm spicy and citrus accords with The Merchant of Venice Red Potion, opens on Marigold and Orange too, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 504 community ratings.
Zara Red Temptation For Her, at about $35 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 70% less than The Merchant of Venice Red Potion.
Mancera Instant Crush, at about 8h on skin, against about 6h for The Merchant of Venice Red Potion.
Mancera Instant Crush, at 85% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
The Merchant of Venice Red Potion itself sells from $88.19 (50 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Mancera Instant Crush saves you about $35 a year against The Merchant of Venice Red Potion. 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, these cover it: Mancera Instant Crush (8.3h) — 1 of 5.
The Merchant of Venice Red Potion notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-05.