Dolce & Gabbana

Dolce & Gabbana D & G L'Imperatrice dupes

One fragrance is widely sold as a cheaper version of this. Ranked strongest match first.

What Dolce & Gabbana D & G L'Imperatrice smells like

Like pink pepper and rhubarb with kiwi, over watermelon and jasmine, fading to creamy sandalwood and musk.

Top: Kiwi · Rhubarb · Pink Pepper
Heart: Watermelon · Cyclamen · Jasmine
Base: Lemon Tree · Musk · Sandalwood

Main accords: fruity, ozonic, aquatic, green, sweet, fresh. 2009 · Eau de Toilette

What smells like Dolce & Gabbana D & G L'Imperatrice

Widely agreed

Lattafa

Tamima

It is softer and sweeter, with caramel and vanilla in the drydown.

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.

What each of these dupes

What is Lattafa Tamima a dupe of?

Lattafa Tamima is widely sold as a dupe of Dolce & Gabbana D & G L'Imperatrice. It is softer and sweeter, with caramel and vanilla in the drydown.

Common questions about Dolce & Gabbana D & G L'Imperatrice dupes

What is the closest dupe to Dolce & Gabbana D & G L'Imperatrice?

Lattafa Tamima is the closest we have on record. It is the one wearers name most consistently. It is softer and sweeter, with caramel and vanilla in the drydown.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Dolce & Gabbana D & G L'Imperatrice?

Yes, though only one: Lattafa Tamima. It is the only fragrance we have found a first-hand comparison for.

Do Dolce & Gabbana D & G L'Imperatrice dupes smell exactly like the original?

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 Lattafa Tamima, for instance: It is softer and sweeter, with caramel and vanilla in the drydown.

What does Dolce & Gabbana D & G L'Imperatrice smell like?

Like pink pepper and rhubarb with kiwi, over watermelon and jasmine, fading to creamy sandalwood and musk. It opens on Kiwi, Rhubarb, Pink Pepper.

About Dolce & Gabbana D & G L'Imperatrice

D and G L'Imperatrice Eau de Toilette is a fresh, fruity women's fragrance from the Anthology collection released in 2009, named after The Empress tarot card. It is one of the most popular and beloved budget fragrances in the world, delivering watermelon, kiwi, and rhubarb freshness at an incredibly accessible price point. It smells like a tropical fruit cocktail served at a garden party on a perfect summer day.

The opening is bright and tart with kiwi, pink pepper, and rhubarb. Kiwi provides a fresh, slightly tart, green fruity quality that is crisp and energizing. Pink pepper adds a sparkling, fruity spiciness that lifts the fruit notes. Rhubarb contributes a tangy, slightly sour, green-fruity quality that gives the opening a distinctive tartness. Together they create a first impression that is fresh, fruity, and immediately appealing, like biting into a piece of perfectly ripe fruit.

The heart introduces cyclamen, jasmine, and watermelon alongside magnolia and pink peony from the general accord. Watermelon is the star, adding a fresh, juicy, slightly watery sweetness that is both cooling and fun. Cyclamen provides a clean, slightly green, delicate floral quality. Jasmine adds creamy, white floral richness. Magnolia contributes a creamy, slightly lemony floral character. Pink peony adds soft, romantic sweetness. Smoke from the general accord adds a subtle, unexpected depth. The heart is fruity-floral and very pretty.

The base settles into lemon tree, musk, and sandalwood. Lemon tree provides a green, slightly bitter, leafy-citrus quality that maintains freshness in the dry down. Musk adds clean, skin-like warmth. Sandalwood contributes subtle, creamy woodiness. The base is light and transparent, keeping L'Imperatrice feeling fresh from start to finish.

L'Imperatrice is a spring and summer daytime fragrance that works for casual wear, the office, and everyday occasions. Its incredible value for money and universally appealing fruity-floral character have made it a cult favorite worldwide.