Vilhelm Parfumerie Moon Carnival dupe — cheaper alternatives

Vilhelm Parfumerie Moon Carnival: released in 2018, white floral, tuberose and floral, about 5h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Vilhelm Parfumerie Moon Carnival dupe?

The closest Vilhelm Parfumerie Moon Carnival dupe we found is Nasomatto Narcotic Venus — 89% match, about $185 (estimate) versus about $245 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Vilhelm Parfumerie Moon Carnival 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 Vilhelm Parfumerie Moon CarnivalProjection
1Nasomatto Narcotic Venus89%about $185* (−24%)7h vs 5h9/10
2Nishane Tuberoza87%about $305 (+24%)8h vs 5h8/10
3Kim Kardashian84%about $35* (−86%)5h vs 5h6/10
4Diptyque Do Son Eau de Parfum83%about $180* (−27%)6h vs 5h7/10
5Tocca Florence81%about $60* (−76%)5h vs 5h6/10
  1. Nasomatto Narcotic Venus — 89% scent match

    Delivers an intoxicating, high-impact white floral experience that mirrors the decadent tuberose heartbeat of Moon Carnival.

    It shares its white floral, tuberose and animalic accords with Vilhelm Parfumerie Moon Carnival, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 4,390 community ratings.

  2. Nishane Tuberoza — 87% scent match

    Explores a luxurious tuberose-centric landscape akin to Moon Carnival, though rendered with a richer and denser concentration.

    It shares its white floral, tuberose and animalic accords with Vilhelm Parfumerie Moon Carnival, lasts about 8h against 5h and carries 1,175 community ratings.

  3. Kim Kardashian — 84% scent match

    Shares a heavy, lush white floral bouquet reminiscent of Moon Carnival, leaning into a similarly opulent tuberose and gardenia character.

    It shares its white floral, tuberose and animalic accords with Vilhelm Parfumerie Moon Carnival, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 2,051 community ratings.

  4. Diptyque Do Son Eau de Parfum — 83% scent match

    Showcases a prominent tuberose and orange blossom heart that evokes the dreamy, floral-heavy spirit of Moon Carnival.

    It shares its tuberose, white floral and animalic accords with Vilhelm Parfumerie Moon Carnival, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 3,073 community ratings.

  5. Tocca Florence — 81% scent match

    Captures a similar elegant gardenia and tuberose sweetness found in Moon Carnival, wrapped in an airy, sophisticated floral aura.

    It shares its white floral, tuberose and animalic accords with Vilhelm Parfumerie Moon Carnival, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 2,619 community ratings.

Which Vilhelm Parfumerie Moon Carnival dupe is cheapest?

Kim Kardashian, at about $35 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than Vilhelm Parfumerie Moon Carnival.

Which Vilhelm Parfumerie Moon Carnival dupe lasts longest?

Nishane Tuberoza, at about 8h on skin, against about 5h for Vilhelm Parfumerie Moon Carnival.

Which Vilhelm Parfumerie Moon Carnival dupe is closest to the original?

Nasomatto Narcotic Venus, at 89% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

Vilhelm Parfumerie Moon Carnival itself sells from $166.59 (45 ml) at partnered retailers.

How much does a Vilhelm Parfumerie Moon Carnival dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Nasomatto Narcotic Venus saves you about $90 a year against Vilhelm Parfumerie Moon Carnival. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.

Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.

Will a Vilhelm Parfumerie Moon Carnival dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Nishane Tuberoza comes closest at 7.6h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Vilhelm Parfumerie Moon Carnival notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-09-15.