Stradivarius N°072 The Sun dupe — cheaper alternatives

Stradivarius N°072 The Sun: released in 2024, white floral, violet and musky, about 4h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 1/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Stradivarius N°072 The Sun dupe?

The closest Stradivarius N°072 The Sun dupe we found is Zara Violet Blossom — 86% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $30 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Stradivarius N°072 The Sun dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

How the 5 picks compare on match, price and performance. Prices are estimates for a 100 ml bottle, not live retailer prices.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Stradivarius N°072 The SunProjection
1Zara Violet Blossom86%about $25 (−17%)5h vs 4h6/10
2Zara Gardenia83%about $45 (+50%)5h vs 4h6/10
3Zara Fields at Nightfall 202082%about $20 (−33%)5h vs 4h6/10
4Zara Orchid84%about $20 (−33%)3h vs 4h6/10
5Zara Deep Garden82%about $20 (−33%)5h vs 4h5/10
  1. Zara Violet Blossom — 86% scent match

    Captures the powdery violet and soft floral nuances of Stradivarius N°072 The Sun with great accuracy.

    It shares its floral and fresh accords with Stradivarius N°072 The Sun, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 1,235 community ratings.

  2. Zara Gardenia — 83% scent match

    Shares the prominent white floral and sweet powdery qualities that define Stradivarius N°072 The Sun.

    It shares its white floral, citrus and powdery accords with Stradivarius N°072 The Sun, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 1,389 community ratings.

  3. Zara Fields at Nightfall 2020 — 82% scent match

    Reminiscent of the warm, powdery musky blend found in Stradivarius N°072 The Sun, with a smooth amber-leaning dry-down.

    It shares its woody, powdery and white floral accords with Stradivarius N°072 The Sun, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 2,269 community ratings.

  4. Zara Orchid — 84% scent match

    Evokes the airy floral and bright citrus character of Stradivarius N°072 The Sun, leaning into a similar fresh and musky trail.

    It shares its citrus, floral and powdery accords with Stradivarius N°072 The Sun, lasts about 3h against 4h and carries 29 community ratings.

  5. Zara Deep Garden — 82% scent match

    Offers a lush floral and warm woody balance close to the heart of Stradivarius N°072 The Sun.

    It shares its white floral accords with Stradivarius N°072 The Sun, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 72 community ratings.

Which Stradivarius N°072 The Sun dupe is cheapest?

Zara Fields at Nightfall 2020, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 35% less than Stradivarius N°072 The Sun.

Which Stradivarius N°072 The Sun dupe lasts longest?

Zara Fields at Nightfall 2020, at about 5h on skin, against about 4h for Stradivarius N°072 The Sun.

Which Stradivarius N°072 The Sun dupe is closest to the original?

Zara Violet Blossom, at 86% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Stradivarius N°072 The Sun dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Zara Violet Blossom saves you about $5 a year against Stradivarius N°072 The Sun. Both priced at 100 ml; prices are estimates.

Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.

Will a Stradivarius N°072 The Sun dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Zara Fields at Nightfall 2020 comes closest at 5.0h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Stradivarius N°072 The Sun notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-11-02.