Zara Evening Safari Drive: released in 2023, woody, aromatic and powdery, about 5h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Zara Evening Safari Drive dupe we found is H&M Santalum — 88% match, about $15 (estimate) versus about $30 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Zara Evening Safari Drive dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Zara Evening Safari Drive | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | H&M Santalum | 88% | about $15* (−50%) | 5h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 2 | The 7 Virtues Santal Vanille | 78% | about $40 (+33%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Azzaro Visit For Men | 73% | about $30* | 6h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Zara 909 | 83% | about $20 (−33%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Zara Wood 02 Collection Opulent | 72% | about $25 (−17%) | 6h vs 5h | 6/10 |
Offers a similar woody and creamy sandalwood profile that evokes the atmosphere of Zara Evening Safari Drive at a lower price point.
It shares its woody, aromatic and powdery accords with Zara Evening Safari Drive, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 167 community ratings.
Leans into the warm, creamy sandalwood and vanilla facets that define the dry-down of the reference scent.
It shares its woody, warm spicy and powdery accords with Zara Evening Safari Drive, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 1,033 community ratings.
Shares the same woody and aromatic DNA found in the Zara collection, providing a familiar experience for fans of the reference.
It shares its woody, aromatic and powdery accords with Zara Evening Safari Drive, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 35 community ratings.
A woody-focused composition from the same house that captures a similar balsamic and aromatic essence.
It shares its warm spicy, balsamic and woody accords with Zara Evening Safari Drive, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 21 community ratings.
Provides a spicy, woody aromatic character that sits in the same family as the reference, though with a more classic structure.
It shares its woody, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords with Zara Evening Safari Drive, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 1,834 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
H&M Santalum, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 50% less than Zara Evening Safari Drive.
Azzaro Visit For Men, at about 6h on skin, against about 5h for Zara Evening Safari Drive.
H&M Santalum, at 88% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — H&M H&M Santalum saves you about $20 a year against Zara Evening Safari Drive. 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. Azzaro Visit For Men comes closest at 6.2h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Zara Evening Safari Drive notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-23.