Best Sunny Side Up Dupes & Alternatives 2026
Discover 10 affordable alternatives to Sunny Side Up by Juliette Has A Gun. Ranked by scent similarity with match scores, shared accords, and notes.
The best affordable alternatives to Sunny Side Up by Juliette Has A Gun are: 1. This is Her Zadig & Voltaire perfume by Zadig Voltaire (63% match), 2. By the Fireplace by Maison Martin Margiela (61% match), 3. Hypnotic Poison by Dior (60% match), 4. Mon Guerlain by Guerlain (60% match), 5. Angels' Share by By Kilian (60% match).
Accord Profile
Woody
100%
Coconut
50%
Powdery
49%
Vanilla
48%
Musky
42%
Sweet
27%
Amber
24%
Warm Spicy
22%
Affordable Alternatives
#163% matchMid-RangeIn curated similar list
Shared Accords
WoodyPowderyVanillaSweetWarm Spicy
Shared Notes (3)
vanilla, jasmine, sandalwood
#261% matchMid-RangeIn curated similar list
Shared Accords
WoodyPowderyVanillaMuskyAmberWarm Spicy
Shared Notes (1)
vanilla
#360% matchPremiumIn curated similar list
Shared Accords
WoodyCoconutPowderyVanillaSweet
Shared Notes (4)
vanilla, jasmine, sandalwood, coconut
#460% matchPremiumIn curated similar list
Shared Accords
WoodyPowderyVanillaSweetWarm Spicy
Shared Notes (3)
vanilla, jasmine, sandalwood
#560% matchMid-RangeIn curated similar list
Shared Accords
WoodyPowderyVanillaSweetAmberWarm Spicy
Shared Notes (2)
vanilla, sandalwood
#651% matchPremiumIn curated similar list
Shared Accords
WoodyCoconutPowderyWarm Spicy
Shared Notes (2)
sandalwood, coconut
#746% matchPremium
Shared Accords
WoodyPowderyMuskySweetWarm Spicy
Shared Notes (1)
sandalwood
#846% matchPremium
Shared Accords
WoodyCoconutPowderySweetAmberWarm Spicy
Shared Notes (2)
sandalwood, coconut
#946% matchPremium
Shared Accords
WoodyPowderyVanillaSweetWarm Spicy
Shared Notes (3)
vanilla, jasmine, sandalwood
#1045% matchPremium
Shared Accords
WoodyCoconutPowderySweet
Shared Notes (3)
jasmine, sandalwood, coconut
Community Sentiment Pulse — Sunny Side Up
Positive61 opinions · Source: r/fragrance community
7.8
/10
Sunny Side Up is well-regarded by the community as one of Juliette Has a Gun's best offerings, praised for its creamy sandalwood, balanced sweetness, and versatile wearability. While some users experience anosmia or find it too sweet, most appreciate it as an accessible alternative to similar fragrances at a reasonable price point, though the bottle design remains a consistent criticism.
Positive
- Creamy, smooth sandalwood without harshness or chemical notes
- Well-balanced woody-sweet fragrance with moderate projection
- Versatile enough for multiple seasons and occasions
- Good longevity and performance for the price
- Wearable alternative to stronger fragrances like Vanilla Vibes or Santal 33
Negative
- Opaque bottle design makes it difficult to see product level
- Bottle aesthetics criticized as unattractive
- Some find it too sweet or prefer other fragrances in the woody category
- Can cause anosmia for some wearers despite good projection for others
Frequently asked questions
What are the best dupes for Sunny Side Up?+
The top dupes for Sunny Side Up by Juliette Has A Gun ranked by accord-and-note similarity: This is Her Zadig & Voltaire perfume by Zadig Voltaire (63% match); By the Fireplace by Maison Martin Margiela (61% match); Hypnotic Poison by Dior (60% match). Each match score reflects overlap in accord profile plus shared notes from Sunny Side Up's pyramid.
Are dupes of Sunny Side Up worth buying?+
Dupes target the same accord/note profile at a lower price. The trade-offs are usually shorter longevity, weaker projection, and simpler note development. The original Sunny Side Up scores 7.8/10 with 61 Reddit opinions, so you have a baseline to compare against.
How similar are these dupes to Sunny Side Up?+
Similarity is scored as: accord cosine (40 points), shared notes (30), curated similar-perfumes list (20), and rating proximity (10). A score of 70+ means a strong match; 50–70 is noticeable similarity with its own character; below 50 is a distant cousin.
What accords should I look for in a Sunny Side Up dupe?+
Prioritize these accords when evaluating a dupe: Woody (100%), Coconut (50%), Powdery (49%), Vanilla (48%). The closer a candidate's accord strengths match, the closer it'll smell.