Vilhelm Parfumerie Sun Cities: released in 2025, sweet, fruity and leather, about 6h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Vilhelm Parfumerie Sun Cities dupe we found is New Notes Akigala Mandarino — 88% match, about $45 (estimate) versus about $245 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Vilhelm Parfumerie Sun Cities dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Vilhelm Parfumerie Sun Cities | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Notes Akigala Mandarino | 88% | about $45 (−82%) | 7h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Lattafa Perfumes Masa | 85% | about $20 (−92%) | 7h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Hormone Paris This is Not GABA | 84% | about $60 (−76%) | 7h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Lattafa Perfumes Asad | 83% | about $25 (−90%) | 7h vs 6h | 5/10 |
| 5 | Maison Alhambra Salvo | 82% | about $20 (−92%) | 6h vs 6h | 8/10 |
Evokes the vibrant fruit-and-spice character of Sun Cities, presenting a bright citrus twist over a warm, textured base.
It shares its fruity, citrus and warm spicy accords with Vilhelm Parfumerie Sun Cities, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 743 community ratings.
Presents a powerful fruity and warm spicy profile reminiscent of Sun Cities, anchored by a rich, enduring foundation.
It shares its fruity, leather and tropical accords with Vilhelm Parfumerie Sun Cities, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 1,014 community ratings.
Leans into similar bold experimental territory as Sun Cities, delivering an intricate blend of warmth and tactile sweetness.
It shares its citrus, fruity and tropical accords with Vilhelm Parfumerie Sun Cities, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 1,186 community ratings.
Captures the sweet, warm-spicy, and ambery depth found in Sun Cities, delivering impressive performance on a budget.
It shares its warm spicy and sweet accords with Vilhelm Parfumerie Sun Cities, opens on Pineapple too, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 14,322 community ratings.
Reflects the energetic citrus and spicy undertones that characterize Sun Cities, offering a smooth and accessible wear.
It shares its citrus accords with Vilhelm Parfumerie Sun Cities, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 1,054 community ratings.
Lattafa Perfumes Masa, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Vilhelm Parfumerie Sun Cities.
New Notes Akigala Mandarino, at about 7h on skin, against about 6h for Vilhelm Parfumerie Sun Cities.
New Notes Akigala Mandarino, at 88% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Vilhelm Parfumerie Sun Cities itself sells from €300 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — New Notes Akigala Mandarino saves you about $290 a year against Vilhelm Parfumerie Sun Cities. 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. New Notes Akigala Mandarino comes closest at 7.3h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Vilhelm Parfumerie Sun Cities notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-20.