Tulip Lemon Sugar dupe — cheaper alternatives

Tulip Lemon Sugar: released in 2010, citrus, sweet and caramel, about 5h on skin, projection 4/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Tulip Lemon Sugar dupe?

The closest Tulip Lemon Sugar dupe we found is Aquolina Pink Sugar — 87% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $20 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Tulip Lemon Sugar 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 Tulip Lemon SugarProjection
1Aquolina Pink Sugar87%about $206h vs 5h5/10
2Bath & Body Works Iced Lemon Pound Cake85%about $20*4h vs 5h5/10
3Good Chemistry Sugar Berry83%about $205h vs 5h4/10
4Parfums de Coeur Body Fantasies Signature Cotton Candy81%about $5 (236 ml)4h vs 5h5/10
5Truly Unicorn Fruit79%about $35 (+75%)5h vs 5h6/10
  1. Aquolina Pink Sugar — 87% scent match

    Shares the vibrant cotton-candy sweetness and fruity-vanilla undertones of Tulip Lemon Sugar with slightly more toasted caramel depth.

    It shares its sweet, caramel and vanilla accords with Tulip Lemon Sugar, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 15,152 community ratings.

  2. Bath & Body Works Iced Lemon Pound Cake — 85% scent match

    Leans into the bright zesty lemon glaze and sweet bakery vanilla characteristic of Tulip Lemon Sugar.

    It shares its citrus accords with Tulip Lemon Sugar, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 402 community ratings.

  3. Good Chemistry Sugar Berry — 83% scent match

    A lighter, airy take that captures the candied berries and sugary vanilla facets of Tulip Lemon Sugar.

    It shares its fruity, vanilla and sweet accords with Tulip Lemon Sugar, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 327 community ratings.

  4. Parfums de Coeur Body Fantasies Signature Cotton Candy — 81% scent match

    Brings out the playful spun-sugar and fruity citrus notes of Tulip Lemon Sugar in an ultra-accessible mist.

    It shares its sweet, fruity and vanilla accords with Tulip Lemon Sugar, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 844 community ratings.

  5. Truly Unicorn Fruit — 79% scent match

    A whimsical, candy-forward scent that echoes the sugary, sweet-fruity base of Tulip Lemon Sugar.

    It shares its sweet, powdery and vanilla accords with Tulip Lemon Sugar, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 189 community ratings.

Which Tulip Lemon Sugar dupe is cheapest?

Bath & Body Works Iced Lemon Pound Cake, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate).

Which Tulip Lemon Sugar dupe lasts longest?

Aquolina Pink Sugar, at about 6h on skin, against about 5h for Tulip Lemon Sugar.

Which Tulip Lemon Sugar dupe is closest to the original?

Aquolina Pink Sugar, at 87% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Tulip Lemon Sugar dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Aquolina Pink Sugar actually costs about $5 a year MORE than Tulip Lemon Sugar. 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 Tulip Lemon Sugar dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Aquolina Pink Sugar comes closest at 6.4h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Tulip Lemon Sugar notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-09-17.