Zara Petale d'Ambre dupe — closest scent matches

Zara Petale d'Ambre: released in 2023, patchouli, fresh spicy and woody, about 7h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Zara Petale d'Ambre dupe?

The closest Zara Petale d'Ambre scent match we found is Jo Malone London Amber Labdanum Cologne Intense — 84% match, about $195 (estimate) versus about $25 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Zara Petale d'Ambre 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 Petale d'AmbreProjection
1Jo Malone London Amber Labdanum Cologne Intense84%about $195 (+680%)7h vs 7h7/10
2Jo Malone London Amber & Lavender83%about $165* (+560%)6h vs 7h5/10
3Histoires de Parfums 172580%about $120 (+380%)6h vs 7h7/10
4Molinard Musc Eau de Parfum80%about $50 (+100%)8h vs 7h6/10
5Acqua di Parma Colonia78%about $160* (+540%)5h vs 7h5/10
  1. Jo Malone London Amber Labdanum Cologne Intense — 84% scent match

    A richer modern take exploring amber and labdanum accords close to Zara Petale d'Ambre.

    It shares its woody and citrus accords with Zara Petale d'Ambre, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 227 community ratings.

  2. Jo Malone London Amber & Lavender — 83% scent match

    Shares the distinct herbal lavender and rich amber depth found in Zara Petale d'Ambre.

    It shares its lavender, warm spicy and aromatic accords with Zara Petale d'Ambre, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 720 community ratings.

  3. Histoires de Parfums 1725 — 80% scent match

    Reminiscent of the refined lavender and warm spice blend present in Zara Petale d'Ambre.

    It shares its lavender, woody and citrus accords with Zara Petale d'Ambre, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 1,708 community ratings.

  4. Molinard Musc Eau de Parfum — 80% scent match

    Evokes the warm amber and aromatic qualities reminiscent of Zara Petale d'Ambre, leaning into a similar cozy character.

    It shares its patchouli, warm spicy and woody accords with Zara Petale d'Ambre, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 390 community ratings.

  5. Acqua di Parma Colonia — 78% scent match

    Features a bright citrus opening that echoes the initial freshness of Zara Petale d'Ambre.

    It shares its citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Zara Petale d'Ambre, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 4,070 community ratings.

Which Zara Petale d'Ambre dupe is cheapest?

Molinard Musc Eau de Parfum, at about $50 for 100 ml (estimate) — still above Zara Petale d'Ambre's own estimate.

Which Zara Petale d'Ambre dupe lasts longest?

Molinard Musc Eau de Parfum, at about 8h on skin, against about 7h for Zara Petale d'Ambre.

Which Zara Petale d'Ambre dupe is closest to the original?

Jo Malone London Amber Labdanum Cologne Intense, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Zara Petale d'Ambre dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Jo Malone London Amber Labdanum Cologne Intense actually costs about $245 a year MORE than Zara Petale d'Ambre. 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 Zara Petale d'Ambre dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Molinard Musc Eau de Parfum comes closest at 7.6h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Zara Petale d'Ambre notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-09-30.