Zara Harry Potter Slytherin dupe — closest scent matches

Zara Harry Potter Slytherin: released in 2025, woody, nutty and citrus, about 2h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 7/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Zara Harry Potter Slytherin dupe?

The closest Zara Harry Potter Slytherin scent match we found is Zara Fields at Nightfall 2020 — 78% match, about $35 (estimate) versus about $15 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Zara Harry Potter Slytherin dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

How the 5 picks compare on match, price and performance. Prices are estimates for a 100 ml bottle, not live retailer prices; * size not listed, so assumed to be 100 ml.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Zara Harry Potter SlytherinProjection
1Zara Fields at Nightfall 202078%about $35* (+133%)5h vs 2h6/10
2Zara Starlight Vanilla77%about $20* (+33%)6h vs 2h3/10
3Harry Potter Ambition95%about $20 (+33%)6h vs 2h5/10
4Harry Potter Nox84%about $20 (+33%)5h vs 2h6/10
5Harry Potter Courage82%about $20 (+33%)4h vs 2h6/10
  1. Zara Fields at Nightfall 2020 — 78% scent match

    Mirrors the creamy, nutty sandalwood warmth that underpins Zara Harry Potter Slytherin.

    It shares its woody, powdery and white floral accords with Zara Harry Potter Slytherin, lasts about 5h against 2h and carries 2,145 community ratings.

  2. Zara Starlight Vanilla — 77% scent match

    Leans into a similar cozy and powdery territory as Zara Harry Potter Slytherin, though with a sweeter focus.

    It shares its nutty, powdery and aromatic accords with Zara Harry Potter Slytherin, lasts about 6h against 2h and carries 451 community ratings.

  3. Harry Potter Ambition — 95% scent match

    Shares the same universe as Zara Harry Potter Slytherin, delivering a remarkably similar nutty and woody aromatic profile.

    It shares its warm spicy, woody and aromatic accords with Zara Harry Potter Slytherin, lasts about 6h against 2h and carries 80 community ratings.

  4. Harry Potter Nox — 84% scent match

    Evokes a slightly darker variant of the warm and powdery woods found in Zara Harry Potter Slytherin.

    It shares its warm spicy, powdery and woody accords with Zara Harry Potter Slytherin, lasts about 5h against 2h and carries 7 community ratings.

  5. Harry Potter Courage — 82% scent match

    Plays in the same aromatic and spicy family as Zara Harry Potter Slytherin, offering a comforting alternative take.

    It shares its woody, powdery and warm spicy accords with Zara Harry Potter Slytherin, lasts about 4h against 2h and carries 32 community ratings.

Which Zara Harry Potter Slytherin dupe is cheapest?

Zara Starlight Vanilla, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — still above Zara Harry Potter Slytherin's own estimate.

Which Zara Harry Potter Slytherin dupe lasts longest?

Zara Starlight Vanilla, at about 6h on skin, against about 2h for Zara Harry Potter Slytherin.

Which Zara Harry Potter Slytherin dupe is closest to the original?

Harry Potter Ambition, at 95% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Zara Harry Potter Slytherin dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Zara Fields at Nightfall 2020 actually costs about $30 a year MORE than Zara Harry Potter Slytherin. 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.

Will a Zara Harry Potter Slytherin dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Zara Starlight Vanilla comes closest at 5.5h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Zara Harry Potter Slytherin notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-09-14.