Balenciaga
One fragrance is widely sold as a cheaper version of this. Ranked strongest match first.
Like a botanical rose-cannabis-mint rebellion with carnation on amber-vetiver
Main accords: aromatic, green, rose, floral, cannabis, warm spicy. 2012 · Eau de Parfum
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Often citedThe Dua Brand
Garden Of Botanical Dreams
Dua name Florabotanica as the target and rebuild its unusual mint-and-carnation opening over rose, vetiver and amber. Worth knowing: Florabotanica itself is discontinued, and Dua's version is frequently sold out.
Ranking combines how widely wearers agree a fragrance is a dupe with how closely its notes and accords line up. “Strong match” means both signals agree; “loose match” means it is in the same family but noticeably different on skin. 1 of these link to a published source.
The Dua Brand Garden Of Botanical Dreams is widely sold as a dupe of Balenciaga Florabotanica. Dua name Florabotanica as the target and rebuild its unusual mint-and-carnation opening over rose, vetiver and amber. Worth knowing: Florabotanica itself is discontinued, and Dua's version is frequently sold out.
The Dua Brand Garden Of Botanical Dreams is the closest we have on record. Wearers name it more often than the alternatives, though agreement is not unanimous. Dua name Florabotanica as the target and rebuild its unusual mint-and-carnation opening over rose, vetiver and amber. Worth knowing: Florabotanica itself is discontinued, and Dua's version is frequently sold out.
Yes, though only one: The Dua Brand Garden Of Botanical Dreams. It is the only fragrance we have found a first-hand comparison for.
No. A dupe is built to the same idea, not the same formula, and cheaper materials usually show in the opening and in how long it lasts. That is why every entry here says how it differs instead of giving a percentage. Of The Dua Brand Garden Of Botanical Dreams, for instance: Dua name Florabotanica as the target and rebuild its unusual mint-and-carnation opening over rose, vetiver and amber. Worth knowing: Florabotanica itself is discontinued, and Dua's version is frequently sold out.
Like a botanical rose-cannabis-mint rebellion with carnation on amber-vetiver It opens on Mint.
Florabotanica by Balenciaga is a women's fragrance from 2012 with an unconventional edge — it blends rose and carnation with cannabis and mint, creating something that sits firmly outside the mainstream. It's earthy, green, and boldly floral in a way that feels raw and authentic rather than polished. Love it or find it challenging, it's impossible to ignore.
The opening is simply mint — clean, sharp, and immediately cooling. It's a direct, no-nonsense start that signals this fragrance isn't going to play by the usual rules. The mint is vivid and slightly medicinal, clearing the way for what follows.
The heart brings rose, carnation, and cannabis. This is the defining combination that makes Florabotanica so distinctive. The rose is rich and full-bodied — not a delicate tea rose but something deeper and more robust. Carnation adds a warm, spicy, slightly clove-like quality. Cannabis brings a green, herbal, slightly earthy note that smells more like the plant itself than anything illicit — it adds a natural, slightly damp earthiness that gives the fragrance its unusual personality. Together the heart is bold and genuinely different.
The base settles into vetiver and amber. Vetiver adds a smoky, earthy dryness that reinforces the raw, botanical character of the heart. Amber brings warmth and a soft sweetness that rounds out the dry-down and gives it some staying power.
Rated 8.1 out of 10, Florabotanica works best in fall and spring. It suits those who want something original and unconventional — fragrance as a statement rather than a comfortable choice. If you're tired of predictable florals and want something that genuinely challenges expectations, this one delivers.