Ulta Beauty Daydream Skies dupe — cheaper alternatives

Ulta Beauty Daydream Skies: released in 2024, sweet, amber and fruity, about 4h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 2/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Ulta Beauty Daydream Skies dupe?

The closest Ulta Beauty Daydream Skies dupe we found is Bath & Body Works Gingham Glow — 82% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $40 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Ulta Beauty Daydream Skies 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 Ulta Beauty Daydream SkiesProjection
1Bath & Body Works Gingham Glow82%about $20 (−50%)5h vs 4h5/10
2Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa '6878%about $25 (−37%)4h vs 4h5/10
3Victoria's Secret Bare Vanilla72%about $75 (+88%)4h vs 4h0/10
4Zara Wonder Rose72%about $20 (−50%)4h vs 4h6/10
5Bodycology Sweet Love72%about $10 (237 ml)3h vs 4h5/10
  1. Bath & Body Works Gingham Glow — 82% scent match

    Shares a similar sun-drenched, fruity-floral character that evokes the breezy, sweet atmosphere found in Daydream Skies.

    It shares its sweet accords with Ulta Beauty Daydream Skies, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 197 community ratings.

  2. Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa '68 — 78% scent match

    Offers a vibrant, fruity-floral profile with a tropical aquatic touch that feels reminiscent of the playful spirit of Daydream Skies.

    It shares its fruity, floral and marine accords with Ulta Beauty Daydream Skies, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 5,249 community ratings.

  3. Victoria's Secret Bare Vanilla — 72% scent match

    Provides a soft, musky sweetness that aligns with the warm, skin-like base notes present in Daydream Skies.

    It shares its amber and sweet accords with Ulta Beauty Daydream Skies, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 5,603 community ratings.

  4. Zara Wonder Rose — 72% scent match

    Features a bright, rose-forward opening that transitions into a sweet, fruity heart similar to the composition of Daydream Skies.

    It shares its fruity, sweet and rose accords with Ulta Beauty Daydream Skies, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 239 community ratings.

  5. Bodycology Sweet Love — 72% scent match

    A light, floral-sweet mist that echoes the delicate, breezy floral notes found in the heart of Daydream Skies.

    It shares its sweet, floral and fruity accords with Ulta Beauty Daydream Skies, lasts about 3h against 4h and carries 188 community ratings.

Which Ulta Beauty Daydream Skies dupe is cheapest?

Bath & Body Works Gingham Glow, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 50% less than Ulta Beauty Daydream Skies.

Which Ulta Beauty Daydream Skies dupe lasts longest?

Bath & Body Works Gingham Glow, at about 5h on skin, against about 4h for Ulta Beauty Daydream Skies.

Which Ulta Beauty Daydream Skies dupe is closest to the original?

Bath & Body Works Gingham Glow, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Ulta Beauty Daydream Skies dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Bath & Body Works Gingham Glow saves you about $30 a year against Ulta Beauty Daydream Skies. 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 Ulta Beauty Daydream Skies dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Bath & Body Works Gingham Glow comes closest at 4.8h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

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Updated 2026-11-02.