Chaos Fragrances buying guide

The Best Nina Ricci Nina Dupes & Alternatives

Compare Al Rehab Love Apple spray with Nina EDT, then explore DKNY Be Delicious, Lolita Lempicka Sweet, and Green Lover for distinct fruity and fresh gourmand directions.

By Chaos Fragrances Independently ranked by the Chaos Fragrances editorial team

Published October 5, 2026 Prices checked October 5, 2026

#1 First apple candidate to sample Al Rehab Love Apple $9.99

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The original vs. the alternatives Which bottle gets closest?

The reference

Nina EDT #1 First apple candidate to sample

Al Rehab Love Apple

#2Dkny Be Delicious EDP

#3Lolita Lempicka Sweet EDP

#4Lolita Lempicka Green Lover EDT

01 / The shortlist

The quick picks

Start here if you already know what matters most to you.

Quick answer

#1 Love Apple: The first candied-apple candidate to sample, with more vanilla, spice, and a potentially heavier base. Eau de Parfum spray · Estimated 4–6 hours.

#2 Be Delicious: A separate greener alternative with apple, cucumber, flowers, and woods. Eau de Parfum · Estimated 4–6 hours.

#3 Sweet: A separate candy-fruit alternative built around cherry, cocoa, iris, and musk. Eau de Parfum · Estimated 2–4 hours.

#4 Green Lover: A separate fresh gourmand alternative with mandarin, mint, juniper, and vanilla. Eau de Toilette · Estimated 5–7 hours.

First apple candidate to sample Al Rehab Love Apple Eau de Parfum spray · Estimated 4–6 hours. Sweet apple and vanilla with extra spice and a potentially heavier base. $9.99 Shop now →

Best greener apple alternative Dkny Be Delicious EDP Eau de Parfum · Estimated 4–6 hours. A separate crisp apple, cucumber, and floral direction. $29.99 Shop now →

Lolita Lempicka Sweet EDP fragrance bottle

Best candy-fruit alternative Lolita Lempicka Sweet EDP Eau de Parfum · Estimated 2–4 hours. A separate cherry-candy direction with cocoa and musk. $41.99 Shop now →

The reference fragrance

Nina EDT

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Which Nina dupe candidate should you sample first?

Al Rehab Love Apple Eau de Parfum spray is the first candidate here for Nina's sweet apple appeal. Its green apple, vanilla, cinnamon, and musk offer a warmer, spicier interpretation of a candied-fruit style. Compare it through the drydown: the spray can develop a sharp, heavy musky or woody character that changes the resemblance considerably.

The reference is Nina by Nina Ricci Eau de Toilette. The brand's current description combines lemon and lime with gardenia and toffee apple, followed by cedarwood and white musk. The balance of sparkling citrus, sweet apple, flowers, and woods matters more than an apple-shaped bottle. Nina Le Parfum, Extra Rouge, Fleur, Illusion, and the older Nina fragrance from 1987 are separate references.

Use an estimated 4–6 hours of detectable skin wear as a planning window for Love Apple EDP spray, including its quieter finish. This is an editorial estimate rather than a measured average or a promise of continuous projection. Individual results can be shorter or longer. The roll-on oil requires its own assessment; neither its scent balance nor its wear time should be transferred to the spray.

DKNY Be Delicious EDP offers a separate greener apple and cucumber direction. Lolita Lempicka Sweet EDP explores cherry candy and cocoa, while Green Lover EDT takes freshness and sweetness toward mandarin, mint, juniper, and vanilla. These three are alternatives with different compositions. Keep the original Nina EDT in the price comparison, especially when its citrus and floral balance is what you enjoy.

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	Al Rehab Love Apple	7.6/10	60%	4–6 hours	a sweet apple connection with warmer vanilla and spice	$9.99 Shop now
#2	Dkny Be Delicious EDP	7.8/10	45%	4–6 hours	a separate crisp green apple fragrance with less confectionery sweetness	$29.99 Shop now
#3	Lolita Lempicka Sweet EDP	7.6/10	30%	2–4 hours	a separate cherry-candy fragrance with a softer gourmand finish	$41.99 Shop now
#4	Lolita Lempicka Green Lover EDT	7.9/10	25%	5–7 hours	a separate citrus and vanilla direction with aromatic freshness	$37.61 Shop now

03 / Reviews

The full ranking

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

First apple candidate to sample Best for a sweet apple connection with warmer vanilla and spice

Al Rehab

Al Rehab Love Apple

Green apple meets vanilla and cinnamon over musk, with a sweet, sometimes caramel-like fruit impression.

Best tracked price $9.99

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Choose Al Rehab Love Apple Eau de Parfum spray, commonly listed as 50 ml or 1.65–1.7 oz. The small concentrated perfume-oil roll-on is a different format and needs its own scent and performance assessment. Check the dispenser, concentration, full name, actual volume, pictured packaging, condition, stock, shipping, and final checkout total. Compare the original Nina EDT as well; an alternative is not automatically a better purchase.

Chaos score 7.6/10

Similarity 60%

Longevity 4–6 hours

Chaos verdict

The first candidate here for the candied-apple facet, provided you enjoy its warmer, spicier development. Estimate four to six hours of detectable skin wear from the EDP spray, including the quiet finish. Shorter results are possible, and some spray wearings extend toward eight hours. Sample the exact spray rather than buying it on the strength of oil performance.

How it differs from the original

Love Apple spray gives more emphasis to vanilla, cinnamon, and musk than to Nina's citrus and floral balance. A sharp, heavy woody or oud-like impression can dominate the spray's base. Some skin wearings feel much darker than the sweet apple opening suggests, so matching the fruit alone does not establish a close substitute.

What works

Sweet apple gives a clear point of connection
Vanilla and cinnamon explore a warmer gourmand style
A useful sample beside Nina when fruit sweetness is the appeal

Tradeoffs

It does not reproduce the citrus and floral balance
A sharp, heavy base can overwhelm the apple
Oil and spray wearings can differ considerably

Best greener apple alternative Best for a separate crisp green apple fragrance with less confectionery sweetness

DKNY

Dkny Be Delicious EDP

Apple, cucumber, and grapefruit meet a floral heart and a woody, musky base.

Best tracked price $29.99

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Choose original DKNY Be Delicious Eau de Parfum for women, commonly sold in 30, 50, or 100 ml. The men's fragrance, body mist, Fresh Blossom, Golden Delicious, and other Be Delicious flankers are separate references. Match the complete name, EDP concentration, actual volume, pictured bottle, packaging, condition, stock, shipping, and final checkout total.

Chaos score 7.8/10

Similarity 45%

Longevity 4–6 hours

Chaos verdict

A separate alternative for someone who wants crisper fruit and less candy. Plan for four to six hours of detectable skin wear, including the close finish. Some wearings disappear within an hour or two, while others persist much longer. A quieter trail does not necessarily mean the scent has completely disappeared.

How it differs from the original

Be Delicious offers a greener, more watery apple character, with cucumber and a clean floral impression. It moves away from Nina's toffee-apple sweetness and citrus balance. Cucumber, shampoo-like freshness, or flowers can stand out more than the apple on some skin.

What works

Apple retains the clearest fruit connection among the alternatives
Cucumber adds a distinct fresh direction
Flowers and woods provide a less gourmand finish

Tradeoffs

It gives little of the reference's toffee-apple character
Cucumber or flowers may overshadow the apple
Some skin wearings are much shorter than expected

Best candy-fruit alternative Best for a separate cherry-candy fragrance with a softer gourmand finish

Lolita Lempicka

Lolita Lempicka Sweet EDP

Cherry candy leads into cocoa, iris, and angelica, followed by musk and Cashmeran.

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Choose Lolita Lempicka Sweet Eau de Parfum. So Sweet, Mon Premier Parfum, Le Parfum, and the original Lolita Lempicka fragrance are separate products. Sweet appears in different pictured bottle designs and sizes, so check the exact item instead of assuming identical wear across every bottle. Confirm the full name, EDP concentration, actual volume, packaging, condition, stock, shipping, and final checkout total.

Chaos score 7.6/10

Similarity 30%

Longevity 2–4 hours

Chaos verdict

A separate alternative when candy-like fruit matters more than matching apple. Use a two-to-four-hour estimate of detectable skin wear, including the softer finish. Some results fade around an hour; others remain detectable considerably longer. Compare the pictured bottle and sample its full wearing rather than expecting strong all-day projection.

How it differs from the original

Sweet changes the fruit from apple to cherry and adds a cocoa and cosmetic-like character. Its connection is the playful candy-fruit style rather than Nina's lemon, lime, and toffee-apple composition. The opening can feel syrupy or medicinal, while the finish may become very quiet.

What works

Cherry candy offers a clear gourmand variation
Cocoa and iris add a different settled character
Worth sampling for a shorter sweet-fruit wearing

Tradeoffs

Cherry replaces the reference's apple
The opening can feel medicinal or syrupy
The trail and total skin wear can be very brief

Best fresh gourmand alternative Best for a separate citrus and vanilla direction with aromatic freshness

Lolita Lempicka

Lolita Lempicka Green Lover EDT

Mandarin and pepper meet mint, juniper, and a gin-like accord over vanilla and musk.

Best tracked price $37.61

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Choose Lolita Lempicka Green Lover Eau de Toilette, commonly listed in 50 or 100 ml. The brand markets this fragrance for men, although anyone who enjoys its citrus, mint, and vanilla can sample it. Green Lover aftershave and body products need their own assessment. Check the complete name, EDT concentration, actual volume, pictured bottle, packaging, condition, stock, shipping, and final checkout total.

Chaos score 7.9/10

Similarity 25%

Longevity 5–7 hours

Chaos verdict

A separate alternative for a fresh gourmand change of direction. Estimate five to seven hours of detectable skin wear, including the close vanilla finish. Some wearings are shorter and others extend well beyond this window. A long close drydown does not guarantee a strong trail.

How it differs from the original

Green Lover takes freshness and sweetness toward citrus, cool herbs, and vanilla. Its aromatic character replaces Nina's toffee apple and gardenia, making this the loosest connection in the selection. The vanilla can feel much sweeter than expected, and mint or juniper may dominate the opening.

What works

Citrus and vanilla combine freshness with sweetness
Mint and juniper offer a distinct aromatic variation
A useful change of direction when apple is optional

Tradeoffs

The least similar recommendation here
It replaces the apple and floral character
Vanilla sweetness or aromatic notes can be divisive

04 / Our process

How we chose these fragrances

This ranking uses Nina by Nina Ricci Eau de Toilette as its reference. Love Apple EDP spray leads as a candidate for the sweet apple facet; the remaining recommendations explore separate green-fruit, candy-fruit, and fresh gourmand directions. The order considers resemblance and the usefulness of each recommendation, drawing on published fragrance descriptions and wearing accounts. Scores express subjective editorial judgment. Similarity percentages estimate perceived resemblance, rather than shared ingredients or formula overlap. Longevity windows are editorial planning estimates of detectable skin wear, including the close drydown. They are not measured averages or guarantees of continuous projection. Individual results can be substantially shorter or longer. Assess clothing persistence separately from skin wear, and distinguish a quieter trail from complete disappearance. Oil and spray accounts are assessed separately. Concentration labels alone do not establish longevity. Compare current samples with the exact Nina EDT bottle you enjoy rather than assuming every historical bottle wears identically. Check the complete name, concentration, actual volume, pictured packaging, condition, stock, shipping, and final checkout total, including the original fragrance.

The final verdict

Sample Love Apple EDP spray beside Nina EDT for the sweet apple connection. Pay particular attention to the settled base and whether its extra spice suits you. Choose Be Delicious EDP for a separate greener apple direction, Sweet EDP for cherry candy, or Green Lover EDT for fresh citrus with vanilla. Nina itself remains the reference when the combination of lime, toffee apple, flowers, and woods is essential.

For more fresh and fruity floral options, explore our Marc Jacobs Daisy dupe guide, Versace Bright Crystal dupe guide, and Lanvin Éclat d'Arpège dupe guide.

05 / Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the first Nina Ricci Nina dupe candidate to sample?

Al Rehab Love Apple EDP spray is the first candidate here for the sweet apple facet. Compare the entire wearing beside Nina EDT, especially the spray's sharper, heavier settled base.

Which Nina fragrance is the reference?

This guide uses Nina by Nina Ricci Eau de Toilette, introduced in 2006. The brand's current description combines lemon, lime, gardenia, toffee apple, cedarwood, and white musk. Nina Le Parfum, Extra Rouge, Fleur, Illusion, and Nina from 1987 are separate fragrances.

Is Love Apple spray an exact Nina copy?

No. The sweet apple connection is useful, but Love Apple gives more emphasis to vanilla, cinnamon, and musk. Its base can develop a sharp woody or oud-like character that moves it further from Nina.

How long does Love Apple EDP spray last on skin?

Use an estimated 4–6 hours of detectable skin wear, including the quieter finish. This is an editorial planning estimate, not a measured average or a promise of continuous projection. Shorter results occur, while some spray wearings extend toward eight hours.

Does the Love Apple oil perform the same as the spray?

The oil and EDP spray need separate assessment. Their scent balance, base, trail, and wear time can differ considerably. This guide's 4–6-hour estimate applies to the spray; longer oil or clothing accounts do not establish spray longevity on skin.

Does Love Apple last longer than Nina EDT?

There is no guarantee. Sample both exact products under similar conditions and assess total detectable skin wear separately from projection. Choose by scent and complete wearing rather than concentration labels alone.

How does Be Delicious differ from Nina?

Original DKNY Be Delicious EDP for women is a separate greener apple and cucumber fragrance with flowers and woods. It has less confectionery sweetness. Our planning estimate is 4–6 hours of detectable skin wear, with substantially shorter and longer results possible.

Is Be Delicious body mist the same recommendation?

No. This recommendation uses original Be Delicious EDP for women. The body mist, men's fragrance, Fresh Blossom, Golden Delicious, and other flankers need their own scent and performance assessment.

Why is Lolita Lempicka Sweet included?

Sweet EDP offers a separate cherry-candy direction with cocoa, iris, and musk. It connects through playful fruit sweetness rather than matching apple. Estimated detectable skin wear is 2–4 hours, with much shorter and longer outcomes possible. So Sweet is a different fragrance.

Is Green Lover a Nina clone?

No. Green Lover EDT is a separate fresh gourmand alternative with mandarin, mint, juniper, vanilla, and musk. It replaces the apple and floral character. Estimated detectable skin wear is 5–7 hours, including the close finish, with shorter and longer outcomes possible.

Should I compare the original Nina price as well?

Yes. Compare actual bottle sizes, condition, stock, shipping, and current checkout totals for Nina EDT and the alternatives. A different fragrance or a larger bottle is not automatically better value.

What do the scores and similarity percentages mean?

Scores express subjective editorial judgment, and percentages estimate perceived resemblance. They do not measure shared ingredients or formula overlap. Use them to choose samples, then compare exact versions and complete wearings.

Disclosure: Chaos Fragrances may earn a commission when you click retailer links on this page. Prices and availability are subject to change. Editorial rankings are independent of retailer commissions. Brand names belong to their respective owners. Similarity is subjective, and even the closest option is not an exact substitute.