Zara Dark Romance: released in 2024, vanilla, sweet and amber, about 6h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Zara Dark Romance dupe we found is Zimaya Tiramisu Caramel — 85% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $20 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Zara Dark Romance dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Zara Dark Romance | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zimaya Tiramisu Caramel | 85% | about $20* | 6h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Lattafa Perfumes Eclaire | 84% | about $25* (+25%) | 7h vs 6h | 5/10 |
| 3 | ALREHAB PERFUMES Golden Sand | 83% | about $10* (−50%) | 6h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Zara Cocoa & Latte | 83% | about $20 | 6h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 5 | LPDO La Nuit Blanche | 78% | about $35 (+75%) | 6h vs 6h | 6/10 |
This fragrance leans into the same rich, lactonic caramel and vanilla territory as Dark Romance, offering a similarly indulgent gourmand experience.
It shares its vanilla, sweet and caramel accords with Zara Dark Romance, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 571 community ratings.
Captures the creamy, sweet essence of whipped cream and vanilla found in Dark Romance, providing a long-lasting and cozy gourmand profile.
It shares its sweet, vanilla and caramel accords with Zara Dark Romance, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 8,663 community ratings.
A sweet, caramel-forward scent that shares the warm, gourmand character of Dark Romance with a similar focus on vanilla and toffee notes.
It shares its caramel, vanilla and amber accords with Zara Dark Romance, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 1,238 community ratings.
Shares the sweet, milky, and comforting gourmand DNA of Dark Romance, focusing on a similar blend of warm vanilla and creamy notes.
It shares its sweet and powdery accords with Zara Dark Romance, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 512 community ratings.
Evokes the sweet, powdery, and lactonic atmosphere of Dark Romance with a focus on creamy vanilla and soft floral undertones.
It shares its vanilla, sweet and lactonic accords with Zara Dark Romance, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 156 community ratings.
ALREHAB PERFUMES Golden Sand, at about $10 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 50% less than Zara Dark Romance.
Lattafa Perfumes Eclaire, at about 7h on skin, against about 6h for Zara Dark Romance.
Zimaya Tiramisu Caramel, at 85% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Zimaya Tiramisu Caramel actually costs about $5 a year MORE than Zara Dark Romance. 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. Lattafa Perfumes Eclaire comes closest at 6.6h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Zara Dark Romance notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-20.