Zara Creatively Shanghai: released in 2021, citrus, warm spicy and woody, about 5h on skin, projection 3/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Zara Creatively Shanghai dupe we found is Rituals of Happy Buddha — 86% match, about $15 (estimate) versus about $25 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Zara Creatively Shanghai dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Zara Creatively Shanghai | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rituals of Happy Buddha | 86% | about $15 (−40%) | 4h vs 5h | 4/10 |
| 2 | Rituals The Rituals of Mehr Body Mist | 79% | about $35 (+40%) | 4h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Massimo Dutti Cristal Zest | 77% | about $35 (+40%) | 5h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 4 | Yves Rocher Mandarine Citron Cèdre | 84% | about $20* (−20%) | 3h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 5 | Victorio & Lucchino Nº 18 Vitamina C.Ítrica | 81% | about $10 (−60%) | 4h vs 5h | 4/10 |
This fragrance captures the bright, uplifting citrus and woody character of Zara Creatively Shanghai with a similarly refreshing and clean profile.
It shares its citrus, woody and sweet accords with Zara Creatively Shanghai, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 231 community ratings.
A lighter, more casual take on the citrus-woody theme of Zara Creatively Shanghai, perfect for a quick burst of refreshing mandarin.
It shares its citrus, woody and sweet accords with Zara Creatively Shanghai, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 329 community ratings.
Shares a similar crisp citrus and woody structure with Zara Creatively Shanghai, evoking a clean and sophisticated aromatic presence.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and green accords with Zara Creatively Shanghai, opens on Mandarin Orange too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 120 community ratings.
This budget-friendly option leans into the same zesty mandarin and aromatic territory as Zara Creatively Shanghai, providing a light and energetic feel.
It shares its citrus, woody and green accords with Zara Creatively Shanghai, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 50 community ratings.
A vibrant citrus-forward scent that mirrors the mandarin and cedar notes found in Zara Creatively Shanghai, offering a crisp and aromatic experience.
It shares its citrus, woody and aldehydic accords with Zara Creatively Shanghai, lasts about 3h against 5h and carries 496 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Victorio & Lucchino Nº 18 Vitamina C.Ítrica, at about $10 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 60% less than Zara Creatively Shanghai.
Massimo Dutti Cristal Zest, at about 5h on skin, against about 5h for Zara Creatively Shanghai.
Rituals of Happy Buddha, at 86% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Rituals Rituals of Happy Buddha saves you about $15 a year against Zara Creatively Shanghai. 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. Massimo Dutti Cristal Zest comes closest at 5.0h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Zara Creatively Shanghai notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-03.