Zara Cherry Gelato dupe — closest scent matches

Zara Cherry Gelato: released in 2025, sweet, fruity and cherry, about 3h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 2/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Zara Cherry Gelato dupe?

The closest Zara Cherry Gelato scent match we found is Maison Alhambra Lovely Chèrie — 88% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $15 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Zara Cherry Gelato 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; * size not listed, so assumed to be 100 ml.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Zara Cherry GelatoProjection
1Maison Alhambra Lovely Chèrie88%about $30* (+100%)5h vs 3h7/10
2Fragrance World Lush Cherry83%about $25* (+67%)5h vs 3h6/10
3Aquolina Pink Sugar78%about $20 (+33%)6h vs 3h5/10
4Afnan Modest Deux73%about $40 (+167%)6h vs 3h8/10
5Armaf Le Femme71%about $35 (+133%)6h vs 3h7/10
  1. Maison Alhambra Lovely Chèrie — 88% scent match

    Captures the playful cherry-forward sweetness found in Zara Cherry Gelato, offering a similar fruity and almond-tinged profile that lingers on the skin.

    It shares its cherry, sweet and almond accords with Zara Cherry Gelato, lasts about 5h against 3h and carries 1,337 community ratings.

  2. Fragrance World Lush Cherry — 83% scent match

    Focuses on the prominent cherry note found in Zara Cherry Gelato, delivering a sweet and syrupy impression that lasts well.

    It shares its cherry, sweet and almond accords with Zara Cherry Gelato, lasts about 5h against 3h and carries 271 community ratings.

  3. Aquolina Pink Sugar — 78% scent match

    Shares the intense, sugary cotton candy character of Zara Cherry Gelato, leaning into a more powdery and burnt-sugar sweetness.

    It shares its sweet, caramel and fruity accords with Zara Cherry Gelato, lasts about 6h against 3h and carries 15,152 community ratings.

  4. Afnan Modest Deux — 73% scent match

    Offers a deeper, more complex take on the sweet fruitiness found in Zara Cherry Gelato, with a warm and inviting presence.

    It shares its sweet, fruity and cherry accords with Zara Cherry Gelato, opens on Strawberry too, lasts about 6h against 3h and carries 673 community ratings.

  5. Armaf Le Femme — 71% scent match

    Leans into similar fruity and floral territory as Zara Cherry Gelato, providing a balanced and sweet everyday fragrance.

    It shares its fruity, sweet and powdery accords with Zara Cherry Gelato, lasts about 6h against 3h and carries 399 community ratings.

Which Zara Cherry Gelato dupe is cheapest?

Aquolina Pink Sugar, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — still above Zara Cherry Gelato's own estimate.

Which Zara Cherry Gelato dupe lasts longest?

Aquolina Pink Sugar, at about 6h on skin, against about 3h for Zara Cherry Gelato.

Which Zara Cherry Gelato dupe is closest to the original?

Maison Alhambra Lovely Chèrie, at 88% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Zara Cherry Gelato dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Maison Alhambra Lovely Chèrie actually costs about $20 a year MORE than Zara Cherry Gelato. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.

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

Will a Zara Cherry Gelato dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Aquolina Pink Sugar comes closest at 6.4h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Zara Cherry Gelato notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-09-14.