Zara Black Amber is discontinued — the closest scent matches you can still buy

Zara Black Amber, released in 2012, is discontinued and no longer in production. The closest scent matches you can still buy are below.

Zara Black Amber: amber, sweet and vanilla, about 5h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What can I wear instead of Zara Black Amber?

The five closest scent matches — the closest replacements for Zara Black Amber we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

  1. Dolce&Gabbana The One — 90% scent match

    Evokes the warm amber-and-vanilla richness of Zara Black Amber, sharing a similar opulent and comforting aura.

    It shares its fruity, white floral and vanilla accords with Zara Black Amber, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 17,070 community ratings.

  2. Bruno Banani Pure Woman — 81% scent match

    Brings a playful fruitiness reminiscent of the sweeter facets found in Zara Black Amber.

    It shares its fruity, tropical and sweet accords with Zara Black Amber, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 1,000 community ratings.

  3. La Rive Taste of Kiss — 79% scent match

    Leans into a sweet, amber-driven profile that touches upon the comforting warmth of Zara Black Amber.

    It shares its sweet, fruity and vanilla accords with Zara Black Amber, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 765 community ratings.

  4. Zara Femme 2018 — 78% scent match

    Offers a cozy, powdery softness that sits comfortably in the same aromatic neighborhood as Zara Black Amber.

    It shares its vanilla, powdery and sweet accords with Zara Black Amber, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 1,423 community ratings.

  5. Police Dark Women — 77% scent match

    Presents a sweet and ambery composition that echoes the cozy character of Zara Black Amber.

    It shares its powdery, vanilla and white floral accords with Zara Black Amber, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 316 community ratings.

Which Zara Black Amber dupe is cheapest?

La Rive Taste of Kiss, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 40% less than Zara Black Amber.

Which Zara Black Amber dupe lasts longest?

Dolce&Gabbana The One, at about 6h on skin, against about 5h for Zara Black Amber.

Which Zara Black Amber dupe is closest to the original?

Dolce&Gabbana The One, at 90% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Zara Black Amber dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Dolce&Gabbana The One actually costs about $195 a year MORE than Zara Black Amber. 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 Black Amber dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Dolce&Gabbana The One comes closest at 6.4h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Zara Black Amber notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-09-15.