Van Cleef & Arpels Rêve Elixir: released in 2014, floral, fruity and woody, about 5h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Van Cleef & Arpels Rêve Elixir dupe we found is Ulric de Varens Rêve de Varens — 82% match, about $15 (estimate) versus about $35 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Van Cleef & Arpels Rêve Elixir dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Van Cleef & Arpels Rêve Elixir | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ulric de Varens Rêve de Varens | 82% | about $15 (−57%) | 5h vs 5h | 4/10 |
| 2 | Elizabeth Arden Arden Beauty | 78% | about $15 (−57%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Ariana Grande Ari | 63% | about $30 (−14%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Mistral Lychee Rose | 73% | about $30 (−14%) | 4h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 5 | Christian Lacroix Bazar Summer Fragrance New | 70% | about $15 (−57%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
Shares a similar light and airy floral character that evokes the delicate, sun-drenched feel of the original composition.
It shares its fruity, woody and powdery accords with Van Cleef & Arpels Rêve Elixir, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 134 community ratings.
Offers a clean, floral-forward experience that sits in the same family as the bright, powdery notes found in the reference.
It shares its floral, powdery and white floral accords with Van Cleef & Arpels Rêve Elixir, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 2,864 community ratings.
While sweeter and more gourmand, it shares a similar playful, fruity-floral energy that appeals to fans of the original scent.
It shares its sweet, fruity and powdery accords with Van Cleef & Arpels Rêve Elixir, opens on Pear too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 7,001 community ratings.
Leans into a similar fruity-floral sweetness, providing a fresh and approachable alternative with a soft, lingering presence.
It shares its woody, fruity and tropical accords with Van Cleef & Arpels Rêve Elixir, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 43 community ratings.
Captures a breezy, tropical-leaning floral vibe that feels reminiscent of the lighter, sun-kissed aspects of the reference.
It shares its floral, powdery and sweet accords with Van Cleef & Arpels Rêve Elixir, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 34 community ratings.
Christian Lacroix Bazar Summer Fragrance New, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 55% less than Van Cleef & Arpels Rêve Elixir.
Elizabeth Arden Arden Beauty, at about 5h on skin, against about 5h for Van Cleef & Arpels Rêve Elixir.
Ulric de Varens Rêve de Varens, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Ulric de Varens Rêve de Varens saves you about $30 a year against Van Cleef & Arpels Rêve Elixir. 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. Elizabeth Arden Arden Beauty comes closest at 5.2h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Van Cleef & Arpels Rêve Elixir notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-08.