Zara Place Dauphine dupe — closest scent matches

Zara Place Dauphine: released in 2020, amber, citrus and salty, about 5h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Zara Place Dauphine dupe?

The closest Zara Place Dauphine scent match we found is Yves Saint Laurent Y Eau de Parfum — 85% match, about $95 (estimate) versus about $20 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Zara Place Dauphine 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 Place DauphineProjection
1Yves Saint Laurent Y Eau de Parfum85%about $95* (+375%)7h vs 5h8/10
2Essential Parfums Orange X Santal83%about $85 (+325%)5h vs 5h5/10
3Zara London Saville Row Mayfair82%about $25 (+25%)5h vs 5h6/10
4Dolce&Gabbana Light Blue pour Homme81%about $75* (+275%)5h vs 5h7/10
5Yves Saint Laurent Y84%about $90 (+350%)6h vs 5h8/10
  1. Yves Saint Laurent Y Eau de Parfum — 85% scent match

    Captures the crisp citrus and fresh spicy dynamic of Zara Place Dauphine, offering greater warmth and depth.

    It shares its fresh spicy, fresh and amber accords with Zara Place Dauphine, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 26,734 community ratings.

  2. Essential Parfums Orange X Santal — 83% scent match

    Highlights the juicy citrus opening of Zara Place Dauphine while transitioning into a smooth woody base.

    It shares its citrus, fresh spicy and fresh accords with Zara Place Dauphine, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 2,326 community ratings.

  3. Zara London Saville Row Mayfair — 82% scent match

    Plays in the same aromatic citrus territory as Zara Place Dauphine, delivering a similarly refreshing casual everyday aura.

    It shares its fresh spicy accords with Zara Place Dauphine, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 403 community ratings.

  4. Dolce&Gabbana Light Blue pour Homme — 81% scent match

    Presents a similar refreshing burst of citrus and marine freshness comparable to the opening feel of Zara Place Dauphine.

    It shares its citrus, fresh spicy and balsamic accords with Zara Place Dauphine, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 8,648 community ratings.

  5. Yves Saint Laurent Y — 84% scent match — discontinued

    Shares the vibrant citrus and fresh spicy brightness found in Zara Place Dauphine, backed by a clean amber finish.

    It lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 1,245 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

Which Zara Place Dauphine dupe is cheapest?

Zara London Saville Row Mayfair, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — still above Zara Place Dauphine's own estimate.

Which Zara Place Dauphine dupe lasts longest?

Yves Saint Laurent Y Eau de Parfum, at about 7h on skin, against about 5h for Zara Place Dauphine.

Which Zara Place Dauphine dupe is closest to the original?

Yves Saint Laurent Y Eau de Parfum, at 85% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Zara Place Dauphine dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Yves Saint Laurent Y Eau de Parfum actually costs about $105 a year MORE than Zara Place Dauphine. 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 Place Dauphine dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Yves Saint Laurent Y Eau de Parfum comes closest at 7.0h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Zara Place Dauphine notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-31.