Zara Energetically New York: released in 2021, warm spicy, woody and powdery, about 6h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Zara Energetically New York dupe we found is Fine'ry. Jungle Santal — 88% match, about $40 (estimate) versus about $35 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Zara Energetically New York dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Zara Energetically New York | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fine'ry. Jungle Santal | 88% | about $40 (+14%) | 5h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Cremo Palo Santo | 87% | about $20* (−43%) | 5h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Pacifica Neon Moon | 84% | about $35 | 4h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Zara S4ND4LW00D | 85% | about $25 (−29%) | 6h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Zara Scent #1 | 89% | about $20 (−43%) | 5h vs 6h | 5/10 |
Captures the green, papyrus-rich woodiness of Energetically New York with a clean, modern execution.
It shares its warm spicy, aromatic and woody accords with Zara Energetically New York, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 341 community ratings.
Evokes a similar dry, woody cardamom-and-sandalwood atmosphere as Energetically New York with a clean, comforting finish.
It shares its woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords with Zara Energetically New York, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 475 community ratings.
Evokes a similar airy, warm sandalwood and soft cardamom vibe with a smooth, clean finish.
It shares its warm spicy, woody and aromatic accords with Zara Energetically New York, lasts about 4h against 6h and carries 257 community ratings.
Offers a comparable warm, aromatic take on sandalwood with a soft, powdery dry-down.
It shares its woody, powdery and warm spicy accords with Zara Energetically New York, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 146 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Shares the same papyrus and leather-leaning sandalwood profile that characterizes Energetically New York.
It shares its white floral, aromatic and woody accords with Zara Energetically New York, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 7 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Zara Scent #1, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 45% less than Zara Energetically New York.
Zara S4ND4LW00D, at about 6h on skin, against about 6h for Zara Energetically New York.
Zara Scent #1, at 89% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Fine'ry. Jungle Santal actually costs about $5 a year MORE than Zara Energetically New York. 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. Zara S4ND4LW00D comes closest at 5.7h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Zara Energetically New York notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-22.