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The Best Tilia Clones & Alternatives

Jasmere gets closest to Tilia’s sunny linden blossom and airy floral character. DUA Joyful Constellation brings more powder, while Renée Carmine offers a lighter, soapier floral take.
#1 Closest overall match French Avenue Jasmere $46.86
Marc Antoine Barrois Marc-Antoine Barrois Tilia EDP 2024 fragrance bottle
The reference fragrance

Marc-Antoine Barrois Tilia EDP

See the original fragrance profile, notes, performance data and current retailer options.

Tilia by Marc-Antoine Barrois smells like a bright day beneath flowering linden trees. Honeyed florals, soft powder and dry woods give it warmth and lift without turning it into a heavy dessert scent.

Shop Jasmere at FragFlex for the closest overall match, explore Joyful Constellation at DUA for a more powdery finish, or try Renée Carmine at FragFlex for a lighter floral version.

02 / Compare

Compare the best options

A fast side-by-side look at similarity, performance, value and who each fragrance suits best.

Rank Fragrance Score Similarity Longevity Best for Best price
#1 French Avenue Jasmere 9.1/10 91% Around 7 hours Tilia’s sunny linden blossom and floral-woody balance $46.86 Shop now
#2 The Dua Brand Joyful Constellation 8.6/10 85% 7–9 hours A softer, powderier finish around the floral heart Check price Shop now
#3 Maison Alhambra Renee Carmine 8.1/10 80% Around 5 hours A cleaner, soapier jasmine-and-orange-blossom direction Check price Shop now
03 / Reviews

The full ranking

Each pick includes the important differences, tradeoffs and our bottom-line verdict.

#1 French Avenue Jasmere fragrance bottle
Closest overall match Best for Tilia’s sunny linden blossom and floral-woody balance
French Avenue

French Avenue Jasmere

Jasmere brings honeyed linden blossom, broom and jasmine into a soft floral blend with powdery and woody depth. Observed skin wear reached around 7 hours.

Best tracked price $46.86
Jasmere Eau de Parfum, 100 ml.
Chaos score 9.1/10
Similarity 91%
Longevity Around 7 hours
Chaos verdict

The first choice for staying close to Tilia’s sunny linden character from the opening through the floral-woody finish.

How it differs from the original

It can feel rounder and less sharply green than Tilia. The floral character stays more constant as it settles, while the original develops a little more nuance in the base.

What works
  • Clear linden blossom connection
  • Bright floral character with a dry woody edge
  • Closest overall balance of the three
Tradeoffs
  • Less of Tilia’s sharp green lift
  • More constant floral character through the drydown
  • Can feel soapy or forceful on some skin
#2 The Dua Brand Joyful Constellation fragrance bottle
More powdery interpretation Best for A softer, powderier finish around the floral heart
The Dua Brand

The Dua Brand Joyful Constellation

Joyful Constellation keeps the linden, broom and jasmine direction, then leans further into powdery heliotrope and soft woods. Estimated wear is 7–9 hours.

Chaos score 8.6/10
Similarity 85%
Longevity 7–9 hours
Chaos verdict

A close interpretation for someone who prefers the soft, powdery side of Tilia’s floral character.

How it differs from the original

The opening can have a sweeter, almost grape-like impression before settling closer to Tilia. The finish is more powdery, with less of the original’s crisp floral texture.

What works
  • Recognizable Tilia floral direction
  • Soft heliotrope and woody finish
  • Good fit for a preference for powdery florals
Tradeoffs
  • Sweeter opening can feel different
  • More powder than the original
  • Less crispness around the floral notes
#3 Maison Alhambra Renee Carmine fragrance bottle
Lighter floral take Best for A cleaner, soapier jasmine-and-orange-blossom direction
Maison Alhambra

Maison Alhambra Renee Carmine

Renée Carmine focuses on jasmine, orange blossom and powdery heliotrope over clean, airy woods. Observed skin wear reached around 5 hours.

Renée Carmine Eau de Parfum, 100 ml.
Chaos score 8.1/10
Similarity 80%
Longevity Around 5 hours
Chaos verdict

A lighter interpretation when jasmine, orange blossom and a clean finish matter more than an exact linden-blossom match.

How it differs from the original

It has less of Tilia’s realistic green, honeyed linden effect. The opening can feel sweeter or sharper, with the clean floral drydown drawing closer to the original.

What works
  • Clean jasmine and orange blossom
  • Close floral direction in the drydown
  • Lighter feel than the other options
Tradeoffs
  • Less of the distinctive linden detail
  • Can lean more soapy than floral
  • Shorter observed skin wear
04 / Our process

How we chose these fragrances

Resemblance estimates weigh the opening, heart and drydown at 30%, 40% and 30%. The reference is Marc-Antoine Barrois Tilia EDP. Jasmere’s around 7 hours and Renée Carmine’s around 5 hours reflect observed skin wear, rather than a fixed duration for every wearer. Joyful Constellation’s estimated wear is 7–9 hours.

The final verdict

Start with Jasmere for the closest overall Tilia match. Its linden blossom and bright florals keep the clearest connection, even though it feels a little rounder through the wear. Joyful Constellation suits someone who enjoys a more powdery finish. Renée Carmine takes the lighter, soapier route, with less of the original’s green, honeyed linden detail.

For other airy floral directions, explore our Fleur Narcotique clone guide, Valaya clone guide, and Reflection Man clone guide.

05 / Questions

Frequently asked questions

Which scent gets closest to Tilia?

Jasmere leads at about 91% resemblance, followed by Joyful Constellation at about 85% and Renée Carmine at about 80%.

How long does Jasmere last?

Around 7 hours in an observed skin wearing. Longer wearings are possible, but clothing persistence is separate from skin wear.

How long does Joyful Constellation last?

Estimated wear is 7–9 hours, with the sweet floral opening settling into a more powdery finish.

How long does Renée Carmine last?

Around 5 hours in an observed skin wearing. Its lighter jasmine-and-orange-blossom character settles into clean woods.

What makes Tilia’s floral character distinctive?

Linden blossom gives it a green, gently honeyed quality. Broom, jasmine and powdery heliotrope add warmth, while vetiver and woody notes keep the floral blend from feeling heavy.

Which alternative is most powdery?

Joyful Constellation is the best fit if the powdery side appeals. It feels softer and less crisp than Tilia through the finish.

Why does Renée Carmine feel less like Tilia?

It has less of the realistic linden-blossom detail. Jasmine, orange blossom and a clean, soapy character become more prominent instead.

Is linden blossom the same as lime fruit?

No. Lime blossom here means the flower of the linden tree. The effect is floral, green and gently honeyed, rather than the smell of a lime peel.

Does Jasmere develop exactly like Tilia?

It stays close to the bright floral character, but changes less through the drydown. Tilia has more nuance around its green opening and woody base.

When does this floral style fit best?

Daytime and warmer weather suit its sunny floral feel. Jasmere keeps more of the original’s bright character; DUA brings a softer, powdery finish.

Is Joyful Constellation a hybrid?

No. The Joyful Constellation compared here takes Tilia as its single inspiration.

When is Tilia itself the better fit?

When its green linden blossom, bright floral detail and shifting woody base are what you most enjoy. The alternatives round off, powder or simplify parts of that balance.

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