Zara Energetically New York Elixir: released in 2025, warm spicy, woody and powdery, about 7h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Zara Energetically New York Elixir dupe we found is Zara Energetically New York — 90% match, about $35 (estimate) versus about $35 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Zara Energetically New York Elixir dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Zara Energetically New York Elixir | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zara Energetically New York | 90% | about $35* | 6h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Dossier Woody Sandalwood | 88% | about $30* (−14%) | 6h vs 7h | 5/10 |
| 3 | Phebo Santalum | 83% | about $20 (−43%) | 7h vs 7h | 5/10 |
| 4 | Allsaints Leather Skies | 82% | about $45 (+29%) | 5h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Zara Vibrant Leather & Sandalwood Elixir | 78% | about $25* (−29%) | 7h vs 7h | 6/10 |
Shares the same DNA as the Elixir version, offering a familiar blend of cardamom and sandalwood that feels slightly lighter and more airy.
It shares its warm spicy, woody and powdery accords with Zara Energetically New York Elixir, opens on Cardamom too, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 1,490 community ratings.
Captures the creamy, woody essence of the reference with a similar focus on smooth sandalwood and subtle, powdery undertones.
It shares its woody, powdery and warm spicy accords with Zara Energetically New York Elixir, opens on Cardamom too, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 482 community ratings.
A minimalist and woody composition that leans into the same dry, aromatic sandalwood territory as the reference.
It shares its powdery, woody and warm spicy accords with Zara Energetically New York Elixir, opens on Cardamom too, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 388 community ratings.
Focuses on a clean, modern leather note that mirrors the suede-like texture found in the base of the reference.
It shares its woody, leather and warm spicy accords with Zara Energetically New York Elixir, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 171 community ratings.
Combines a familiar leather accord with a creamy sandalwood base, reminiscent of the core structure of the reference.
It shares its woody, warm spicy and powdery accords with Zara Energetically New York Elixir, opens on Cardamom too, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 104 community ratings.
Phebo Santalum, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 45% less than Zara Energetically New York Elixir.
Zara Vibrant Leather & Sandalwood Elixir, at about 7h on skin, against about 7h for Zara Energetically New York Elixir.
Zara Energetically New York, at 90% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Zara Energetically New York works out about the same as Zara Energetically New York Elixir over a year. 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 Vibrant Leather & Sandalwood Elixir comes closest at 7.3h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Zara Energetically New York Elixir notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-23.