Smells just like the original.!!!!
smells just like the original and lasts all day. at a 1/3 of the price.
Melrose Palace — Melrose Place Alternative Perfume
★
Rated 4.6 by 50K+
1M Bottles Sold
Made in California
HumanSafe™ Verified
Description
A Luxury Dupe of OUAI Melrose Place Fragrance
HumanSafe™ Verified Perfume Dupe — Clean, Long-Lasting & Cruelty-Free
Melrose Palace shares the spirit of the iconic Melrose Place fragrance, built in the same style with a soft, luminous character that feels modern, warm, and endlessly wearable. This HumanSafe™ verified alternative captures the essence of effortless California elegance—now starting at just $16.99, making luxury accessible without compromise. Available as EDP Spray, alcohol-free concentrated Body Oil — ideal for those seeking a longer-lasting, skin-close experience — or as the complete Duo Layering Set for maximum longevity, $14.99.
Scent Profile — What You'll Experience
Top Notes
Berries · Champagne · Lychee · Pink Pepper
Heart Notes
Bergamot · Freesia · Jasmine · Peony · Rose
Base Notes
Amber · Cedarwood · Musk · Sandalwood
The opening arrives with a luminous burst of champagne and litchi, layered with tart red berries and a whisper of pink pepper. The effect is sparkling and fresh, catching light like morning dew on skin—a natural choice for spring and summer days when you need something that feels both celebratory and understated.
In the heart, rose and peony bloom with freesia and bergamot jasmine, creating a soft floral tapestry that feels intimate without demanding attention. This is where Melrose Palace reveals its modern elegance: florals that breathe rather than shout, a balance of romance and restraint that makes the fragrance feel perfectly suited to both afternoon errands and evening occasions.
The base settles into white musk, cedarwood, and sandalwood amber—a gentle personal sillage that lingers for 6–8 hours without overwhelming a room. This is signature CA Perfume craftsmanship: a fragrance that stays close to skin, evolving softly throughout the day.
Performance & Wear
Melrose Palace delivers 6–8 hours of elegant wear on skin with noticeable projection. Apply to pulse points for optimal performance. Layer with the Body Oil to extend longevity beautifully throughout your day. Perfect for warm seasons and evening occasions. HumanSafe™ Verified · IFRA Compliant · 100% Vegan & Cruelty-Free.
How It Compares to OUAI Melrose Place
Melrose Palace shares a similar profile to Melrose Place, delivering that same approachable luxury and California-inspired charm. Where the original commands premium pricing, our HumanSafe™ verified alternative offers identical emotional resonance and longevity at a fraction of the cost. Built in the same style—floral, woody, musky—but designed for those who want designer-inspired fragrance without the designer price tag.
| Signal | Melrose Palace (CA Perfume) | Melrose Place (OUAI) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | From $14.99 | — |
| Longevity | 6–8h EDP · 12–16h Duo Set | 6–8h typical (EDP) |
Mood Profile — Fresh
When you wear this fragrance, ask yourself: "Why do I feel so fresh?"
The answer is already there. I am fresh.
Mood Elevation Index (MEI): created by HumanSafe™ Mood Architecture Framework based on 876 peer-reviewed scientific studies and proprietary algorithm.
Who Should Wear This
Perfect for day wear, evening outings, birthdays, and anniversaries, Melrose Palace transitions effortlessly across occasions and seasons. Wear it to brunch, to the office, to a garden party, or layered for a night out. It's the fragrance that makes an excellent gift for anyone seeking modern elegance in a bottle—a scent that works harder than its price suggests and feels personal to whoever wears it.
HumanSafe™ Verification — Ingredient Safety
HumanSafe™ is an independent product safety platform that assesses cosmetics and fragrances using dose-aware, science-based scoring — not fear-based ingredient blacklists. Every CA Perfume fragrance is assessed through the HumanSafe™ framework before it reaches you.
Melrose Palace has been independently assessed through the HumanSafe™ framework — formulated without phthalates or parabens, IFRA compliant, vegan, and made in California. See the full safety profile below.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Melrose Palace smell like?
Melrose Palace opens with sparkling champagne, litchi, and red berries softened by pink pepper. The heart unfolds into rose, peony, and freesia with bergamot jasmine, while the base settles into white musk, cedarwood, and sandalwood amber. The overall effect is soft, luminous, and modern—a warm floral woody musk that feels both romantic and restrained.
Is this a Melrose Place dupe?
Yes. Melrose Palace shares a similar profile and is built in the same style as Melrose Place by OUAI, capturing the same spirit of California elegance and accessible luxury. As an inspired-by alternative, it delivers comparable emotional character and longevity at a significantly lower price point.
How long does it last?
Melrose Palace offers 6–8 hours of longevity with a noticeable but gentle personal sillage. This means the fragrance stays present on your skin without projecting heavily into the room—ideal for day wear and intimate settings.
Is it HumanSafe™ verified?
Yes. Melrose Palace is HumanSafe™ verified, meaning it's formulated with clean, skin-friendly ingredients and crafted with cruelty-free practices. CA Perfume is committed to luxury that aligns with your values.
What's included in the layering set?
Our duo set includes both the EDP spray and complementary body oil, allowing you to layer and customize your sillage throughout the day. Start with the body oil for a softer base, then layer the spray for added projection and longevity.
Shipping & Handling
Enjoy free shipping on ALL U.S. orders over $50. Express Shipping option available at checkout. Exchanges for USA customers in the contiguous 48 states.
Returns
Enjoy our 30-day risk-free trial. If our perfume isn't your perfect match, request an exchange or store credit within 30 days. Your satisfaction is our priority. Please note that original shipping costs are non-refundable.
Melrose Palace — Melrose Place Alternative Perfume
Transparency for Peace of Mind
Product Safety Profile
Evaluated by the HumanSafe™ Safety Framework
HumanSafe™ is a science-based framework that scores ingredient safety at realistic use levels — with transparent methodology you can verify. No fear. Just clarity.
A-
HumanSafe™ Score
Safety Verified ✓
BESTWORST
A-
Generally
Safe
Safe
You deserve to know what you're putting on your skin — not a vague rating, not a worst-case scare. Ingredients are evaluated at realistic use concentrations typical for fine fragrance. You can wear it with confidence.
HumanSafe™ scores are calculated using peer-reviewed safety data, evaluated at realistic wear conditions.
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Fragrance Mood Profile
How This Scent Feels to Wear
Measured by the MEI™ Mood Architecture Framework
MEI™ estimates how a fragrance may influence your emotional state across seven mood dimensions.
7.11
MEI™ Score
Mood Profile ✓
BESTWORST
7.11
Primary Mood
Fresh
Secondary Mood
Romantic
Inner Voice
I am radiant.
Confidence
6.02
Presence
6.3
Mood Lift
8.69
Identity
6.52
Warmth
7.02
Social Ease
8.09
Energy
3.2
When you wear this fragrance, ask yourself: "Why do I feel so beautiful?" — The answer is already there. I am beautiful.
MEI™ scores are calculated using the Mood Architecture™ Framework, informed by peer-reviewed olfactory research. How the score is calculated →
Stop and smell these
Featured Notes
Explore the top, heart, and base notes that make this fragrance.
Ch
Champagne
Top
Li
Litchi
Top
Re
Red Berries
Top
Pi
Ro
Rose
Heart
Pe
Peony
Heart
Fr
Freesia
Heart
Be
Bergamot
Heart
Ja
Jasmine
Heart
Wh
White Musk
Base
Ce
Cedarwood
Base
Sa
Sandalwood
Base
Am
Amber.
Base
Performance
Longevity & Sillage
These ratings reflect typical wear time and how far the scent projects from the skin. Both are shaped by a fragrance's note structure and raw material behavior — results may vary with skin chemistry, environment, and application method.
Longevity
Moderate wear
Wear time on skin under everyday conditions.
Sillage
Moderate projection
How far the fragrance radiates and trails in the air around you.
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