# Merit Retrospect Dupes and Similar Scents

Dupes whose brands say they are inspired by Merit Retrospect: CA Perfume Pearl Essence — Merit Retrospect. These matches rest on the maker’s own statement or on several independent sources. Original alternatives with the closest notes and accords: Violet Pourpre d'Automne (2017) (84% note/accord overlap), Marc Jacobs Daisy (Eau de Toilette) (82%), Molinard Violette (Eau de Parfum) (82%).

Perfume page: https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/merit-retrospect

## Coded dupes

- [CA Perfume Pearl Essence — Merit Retrospect](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/code/ca-perfume-pearl-essence-merit-retrospect) — Several independent sources; Source: [caperfume.com](https://caperfume.com/products/pearl-essence-perfume-for-women) (2026-11-03)

## Similar original perfumes

Similarity is the share of common notes (60%) and common accords (40%).

- [Violet Pourpre d'Automne (2017)](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/violet-pourpre-d-automne-2017) — 84% overlap; Shared notes: Rose, Violet, Moss, Musk
- [Marc Jacobs Daisy (Eau de Toilette)](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/marc-jacobs-daisy-eau-de-toilette) — 82% overlap; Shared notes: Jasmine, Violet, Musk, Vanilla
- [Molinard Violette (Eau de Parfum)](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/molinard-violette-eau-de-parfum) — 82% overlap; Shared notes: Rose, Violet
- [Jul et Mad Stilettos on Lex](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/jul-et-mad-stilettos-on-lex) — 82% overlap; Shared notes: Pear, Musk
- [Van Cleef & Arpels Un Air de First](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/van-cleef-arpels-un-air-de-first) — 81% overlap; Shared notes: Aldehydes, Musk
- [The House of Oud Up to the Moon](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/the-house-of-oud-up-to-the-moon) — 81% overlap; Shared notes: Pear, Musk
- [Miller Harris Cœur de Jardin](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/miller-harris-coeur-de-jardin) — 81% overlap; Shared notes: Pear, Moss, Musk, Vanilla
- [Laura Biagiotti Laura Tender](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/laura-biagiotti-laura-tender) — 81% overlap; Shared notes: Pear, Jasmine, Violet, Musk, Vanilla
- [Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Lipstick Rose](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/editions-de-parfums-frederic-malle-lipstick-rose) — 81% overlap; Shared notes: Rose, Violet, Vanilla
- [Goutal Rose Splendide](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/goutal-rose-splendide) — 80% overlap; Shared notes: Pear, Rose, Musk, Vanilla
- [Tocca Florence (Eau de Parfum)](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/tocca-florence-eau-de-parfum) — 80% overlap; Shared notes: Jasmine, Violet
- [Valentino Rock 'n Rose (Eau de Parfum)](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/valentino-rock-n-rose-eau-de-parfum) — 80% overlap; Shared notes: Bergamot, Rose, Violet, Musk, Vanilla

## Comparison

| Perfume | Type | Note/accord overlap | Shared notes | Longevity | Sillage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merit Retrospect | Original | No data | No data | 6.5/10 (10+ votes) | 6.0/10 (10+ votes) |
| Violet Pourpre d'Automne (2017) | Similar original | 84% | Rose, Violet, Moss, Musk | 7.5/10 (50+ votes) | 7.0/10 (50+ votes) |
| Marc Jacobs Daisy (Eau de Toilette) | Similar original | 82% | Jasmine, Violet, Musk, Vanilla | 6.0/10 (100+ votes) | 6.0/10 (100+ votes) |
| Molinard Violette (Eau de Parfum) | Similar original | 82% | Rose, Violet | 7.0/10 (50+ votes) | 6.5/10 (50+ votes) |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a dupe of Merit Retrospect?

Dupes said by sources to be inspired by Merit Retrospect: CA Perfume Pearl Essence — Merit Retrospect: several independent sources.

### Which perfume smells closest to Merit Retrospect?

By note and accord overlap the closest original is Violet Pourpre d'Automne (2017) (84%). Shared notes: Rose, Violet, Moss, Musk. Other close alternatives: Marc Jacobs Daisy (Eau de Toilette) (82%), Molinard Violette (Eau de Parfum) (82%).

## How this page is made

Coded dupes are compiled from maker pages and independent sources. "Stated by the maker": the dupe maker’s own statement. "Several independent sources": at least two sources that do not copy each other give the same match. "Single source family (community)": only one community source family, counting sites that copy each other as one. "Parfumedia compilation": a match compiled by Parfumedia from brand materials and independent sources.

The percentage for similar originals is the share of common notes (60% weight) and common accords (40% weight).