YOU Geranium & Cardamom dupe — cheaper alternatives

YOU Geranium & Cardamom: released in 2025, fresh spicy, warm spicy and aromatic, about 4h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good YOU Geranium & Cardamom dupe?

The closest YOU Geranium & Cardamom dupe we found is Hermès Un Jardin Sur Le Toit — 82% match, about $65 (estimate) versus about $170 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best YOU Geranium & Cardamom 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.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs YOU Geranium & CardamomProjection
1Hermès Un Jardin Sur Le Toit82%about $65 (−62%)5h vs 4h4/10
2Halloween78%about $40 (−76%)5h vs 4h7/10
3Halloween Bliss73%about $45 (−74%)5h vs 4h6/10
4Elizabeth Arden Green Tea70%about $15 (−91%)3h vs 4h5/10
54711 Acqua Colonia Blood Orange & Basil70%about $20 (−88%)3h vs 4h6/10
  1. Hermès Un Jardin Sur Le Toit — 82% scent match

    Shares a crisp, garden-fresh green character that evokes the herbal and floral nuances found in the reference scent.

    It shares its green, rose and floral accords with YOU Geranium & Cardamom, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 7,807 community ratings.

  2. Halloween — 78% scent match

    Offers a similar ozonic and floral profile that feels light and airy, reminiscent of the green and floral heart of the reference.

    It shares its floral, green and aromatic accords with YOU Geranium & Cardamom, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 5,075 community ratings.

  3. Halloween Bliss — 73% scent match

    Presents a fresh and aromatic composition that aligns with the herbal and floral themes of the reference fragrance.

    It shares its floral and rose accords with YOU Geranium & Cardamom, opens on Pear too, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 101 community ratings.

  4. Elizabeth Arden Green Tea — 70% scent match

    Provides a clean, herbal, and green experience that captures the refreshing aromatic spirit of the reference.

    It shares its green, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with YOU Geranium & Cardamom, lasts about 3h against 4h and carries 16,713 community ratings.

  5. 4711 Acqua Colonia Blood Orange & Basil — 70% scent match

    Leans into the bright, herbal, and aromatic territory that defines the opening of the reference scent.

    It shares its fresh spicy, aromatic and green accords with YOU Geranium & Cardamom, lasts about 3h against 4h and carries 1,208 community ratings.

Which YOU Geranium & Cardamom dupe is cheapest?

Elizabeth Arden Green Tea, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than YOU Geranium & Cardamom.

Which YOU Geranium & Cardamom dupe lasts longest?

Halloween, at about 5h on skin, against about 4h for YOU Geranium & Cardamom.

Which YOU Geranium & Cardamom dupe is closest to the original?

Hermès Un Jardin Sur Le Toit, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a YOU Geranium & Cardamom dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Hermès Un Jardin Sur Le Toit saves you about $155 a year against YOU Geranium & Cardamom. 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.

Will a YOU Geranium & Cardamom dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Halloween Halloween comes closest at 5.4h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

YOU Geranium & Cardamom notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-10-26.