Van Cleef & Arpels Thé Amara: released in 2023, green, citrus and musky, about 5h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Van Cleef & Arpels Thé Amara dupe we found is Hermès Un Jardin Sur Le Nil — 83% match, about $70 (estimate) versus about $185 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Van Cleef & Arpels Thé Amara dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Van Cleef & Arpels Thé Amara | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hermès Un Jardin Sur Le Nil | 83% | about $70 (−62%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Karl Lagerfeld Fleur de Thé | 83% | about $35 (−81%) | 4h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Elizabeth Arden Green Tea | 82% | about $15 (−92%) | 3h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 4 | The Body Shop Fuji Green Tea | 80% | about $20 (−89%) | 4h vs 5h | 4/10 |
| 5 | Maison Viegas Un Jardin | 81% | about $35 (−81%) | 6h vs 5h | 6/10 |
Features a prominent green, citrus-infused profile that feels like a close relative to the aromatic and woody structure of the reference.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and floral accords with Van Cleef & Arpels Thé Amara, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 15,554 community ratings.
Focuses on a clean, tea-forward profile that evokes the same airy, green floral elegance found in the heart of the reference scent.
It shares its citrus, floral and fresh spicy accords with Van Cleef & Arpels Thé Amara, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 509 community ratings.
Shares a crisp, refreshing tea-and-citrus character that mirrors the bright, aromatic opening of Thé Amara at a very accessible price point.
It shares its citrus, green and aromatic accords with Van Cleef & Arpels Thé Amara, opens on Bergamot and Mint too, lasts about 3h against 5h and carries 16,713 community ratings.
Provides a straightforward, clean green tea experience that captures the refreshing, botanical spirit of the reference fragrance.
It shares its citrus, green and floral accords with Van Cleef & Arpels Thé Amara, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 467 community ratings.
Captures the lush, garden-fresh atmosphere and green nuances that define the character of the reference perfume.
It shares its citrus, floral and fresh spicy accords with Van Cleef & Arpels Thé Amara, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 56 community ratings.
Elizabeth Arden Green Tea, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Van Cleef & Arpels Thé Amara.
Maison Viegas Un Jardin, at about 6h on skin, against about 5h for Van Cleef & Arpels Thé Amara.
Hermès Un Jardin Sur Le Nil, at 83% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Hermès Un Jardin Sur Le Nil saves you about $170 a year against Van Cleef & Arpels Thé Amara. 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. Maison Viegas Un Jardin comes closest at 6.1h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Van Cleef & Arpels Thé Amara notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-03.