Zara Virtuous Oud: released in 2023, citrus, aromatic and woody, about 6h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Zara Virtuous Oud scent match we found is Lalique Encre Noire Sport — 85% match, about $75 (estimate) versus about $25 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Zara Virtuous Oud dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Zara Virtuous Oud | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lalique Encre Noire Sport | 85% | about $75* (+200%) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Andres Croxatto Croxatto Oud | 84% | about $45* (+80%) | 6h vs 6h | 8/10 |
| 3 | Versace Pour Homme | 82% | about $85* (+240%) | 5h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Bvlgari Aqva Pour Homme | 82% | about $55 (+120%) | 5h vs 6h | 4/10 |
| 5 | Issey Miyake Le Sel d’Issey | 81% | about $55* (+120%) | 7h vs 6h | 6/10 |
Evokes the fresh aromatic and woody character of Virtuous Oud, leaning into similar clean, earthy territory with a smooth presence.
It shares its woody, aromatic and citrus accords with Zara Virtuous Oud, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 7,281 community ratings.
Explores a similar woody and amber-infused depth, serving as an intriguing alternative in the same fragrance family.
It shares its oud, woody and citrus accords with Zara Virtuous Oud, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 184 community ratings.
Presents a bright, uplifting citrus and aromatic opening that captures a similar energetic profile to Virtuous Oud.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Zara Virtuous Oud, opens on Lemon and Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 22,433 community ratings.
Shares a similar marine and citrus freshness reminiscent of the opening notes found in Virtuous Oud.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and woody accords with Zara Virtuous Oud, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 8,202 community ratings.
Plays with clean marine and woody accents that resonate with the fresh-meets-earthy balance of Virtuous Oud.
It shares its woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Zara Virtuous Oud, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 4,459 community ratings.
Andres Croxatto Croxatto Oud, at about $45 for 100 ml (estimate) — still above Zara Virtuous Oud's own estimate.
Issey Miyake Le Sel d’Issey, at about 7h on skin, against about 6h for Zara Virtuous Oud.
Lalique Encre Noire Sport, at 85% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Lalique Encre Noire Sport actually costs about $70 a year MORE than Zara Virtuous Oud. 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.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Issey Miyake Le Sel d’Issey comes closest at 6.9h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Zara Virtuous Oud notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-04.