Zara Sel de Pamplemousse: released in 2020, citrus, soft spicy and fresh spicy, about 5h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Zara Sel de Pamplemousse dupe we found is Zara Vetiver Pamplemousse — 92% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $20 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Zara Sel de Pamplemousse dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Zara Sel de Pamplemousse | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zara Vetiver Pamplemousse | 92% | about $30* (+50%) | 4h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 2 | Parfums Berdoues Azur Riviera | 78% | about $30 (+50%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Portus Cale Gold & Blue | 82% | about $20 | 4h vs 5h | 4/10 |
| 4 | Fragrance World Fresh As Citrus | 72% | about $15 (−25%) | 5h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 5 | Maison Alhambra Spectrum | 70% | about $15 (−25%) | 6h vs 5h | 4/10 |
Shares the same bright, zesty grapefruit and clean vetiver profile that defines the crisp, citrus-forward character of Sel de Pamplemousse.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Zara Sel de Pamplemousse, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 1,801 community ratings.
Captures a breezy, coastal citrus essence that feels reminiscent of the light, spicy-fresh grapefruit notes in Sel de Pamplemousse.
It shares its aromatic, citrus and sweet accords with Zara Sel de Pamplemousse, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 121 community ratings.
Offers a similarly refreshing and aromatic citrus experience that mirrors the clean, uplifting vibe found in the original scent.
It shares its soft spicy, musky and sweet accords with Zara Sel de Pamplemousse, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 5 community ratings.
Provides a straightforward, zesty grapefruit and musk combination that sits in the same fresh, aromatic family as the reference.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Zara Sel de Pamplemousse, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 54 community ratings.
A simple, clean citrus composition that evokes the same bright and airy grapefruit opening as the reference fragrance.
It shares its citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords with Zara Sel de Pamplemousse, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 34 community ratings.
Fragrance World Fresh As Citrus, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 25% less than Zara Sel de Pamplemousse.
Maison Alhambra Spectrum, at about 6h on skin, against about 5h for Zara Sel de Pamplemousse.
Zara Vetiver Pamplemousse, at 92% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Zara Vetiver Pamplemousse actually costs about $15 a year MORE than Zara Sel de Pamplemousse. 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. Maison Alhambra Spectrum comes closest at 6.0h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Zara Sel de Pamplemousse notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-15.