Victoria's Secret Whispering Waves: released in 2024, citrus, aquatic and fresh, about 2h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Victoria's Secret Whispering Waves dupe we found is Bath & Body Works Gingham Fresh — 82% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $40 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Victoria's Secret Whispering Waves dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Victoria's Secret Whispering Waves | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bath & Body Works Gingham Fresh | 82% | about $20 (−50%) | 3h vs 2h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Zara Waterlily Tea Dress | 78% | about $25 (−37%) | 5h vs 2h | 5/10 |
| 3 | 4711 Acqua Colonia Lemon & Ginger | 76% | about $25 (−37%) | 3h vs 2h | 4/10 |
| 4 | Demeter Fragrance Salt Air | 75% | about $20 (−50%) | 4h vs 2h | 4/10 |
| 5 | Solinotes Coco | 77% | about $25 (−37%) | 6h vs 2h | 5/10 |
Shares a similar crisp, citrus-forward aquatic profile that evokes the refreshing, breezy character of Victoria's Secret Whispering Waves.
It shares its citrus, aquatic and fresh accords with Victoria's Secret Whispering Waves, lasts about 3h against 2h and carries 384 community ratings.
Offers a clean, green, and aquatic freshness that mirrors the light, airy atmosphere found in Victoria's Secret Whispering Waves.
It shares its green, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Victoria's Secret Whispering Waves, lasts about 5h against 2h and carries 1,562 community ratings.
Delivers a sharp, invigorating citrus burst that feels reminiscent of the aromatic and zesty profile of Victoria's Secret Whispering Waves.
It shares its citrus, fresh and fresh spicy accords with Victoria's Secret Whispering Waves, lasts about 3h against 2h and carries 583 community ratings.
Captures the watery, oceanic essence of Victoria's Secret Whispering Waves with a simple, clean, and refreshing aquatic composition.
It shares its aromatic and aquatic accords with Victoria's Secret Whispering Waves, lasts about 4h against 2h and carries 462 community ratings.
Provides a bright, zesty lemon experience that aligns with the citrus-heavy opening of Victoria's Secret Whispering Waves.
It lasts about 6h against 2h and carries 37 community ratings.
Bath & Body Works Gingham Fresh, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 50% less than Victoria's Secret Whispering Waves.
Solinotes Coco, at about 6h on skin, against about 2h for Victoria's Secret Whispering Waves.
Bath & Body Works Gingham Fresh, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Bath & Body Works Gingham Fresh saves you about $30 a year against Victoria's Secret Whispering Waves. 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. Solinotes Coco comes closest at 6.3h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Victoria's Secret Whispering Waves notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-02.