Zara Surfing Cape Saint Francis dupe — closest scent matches

Zara Surfing Cape Saint Francis: released in 2023, citrus, woody and fresh spicy, about 4h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Zara Surfing Cape Saint Francis dupe?

The closest Zara Surfing Cape Saint Francis scent match we found is Alfred Dunhill Century — 83% match, about $40 (estimate) versus about $20 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Zara Surfing Cape Saint Francis dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

1. Alfred Dunhill Century — 83% scent match

   Shares the clean, aromatic, and slightly spicy profile found in Surfing Cape Saint Francis with a smoother woody finish.

   It shares its citrus, woody and fresh spicy accords with Zara Surfing Cape Saint Francis, opens on Grapefruit and Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 4h and carries 928 community ratings.

2. Bvlgari Aqva Pour Homme Marine — 81% scent match

   Leans into the oceanic marine character that defines the heart of Surfing Cape Saint Francis.

   It shares its citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Zara Surfing Cape Saint Francis, opens on Grapefruit too, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 4,463 community ratings.

3. Chanel Allure Homme Sport Eau Extreme — 80% scent match

   Brings a similar energetic blend of citrus and fresh aromatic notes reminiscent of Surfing Cape Saint Francis.

   It shares its aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords with Zara Surfing Cape Saint Francis, opens on Cypress too, lasts about 6h against 4h and carries 12,602 community ratings.

4. Lacoste Fragrances Match Point — 76% scent match

   Hits similar green and aromatic notes, offering a sporty character akin to Surfing Cape Saint Francis.

   It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords with Zara Surfing Cape Saint Francis, opens on Grapefruit too, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 662 community ratings.

5. Burberry Mr. Burberry — 75% scent match

   Explores a woody and herbal freshness that sits in the same broader family as Surfing Cape Saint Francis.

   It shares its woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Zara Surfing Cape Saint Francis, opens on Grapefruit too, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 1,729 community ratings.

Which Zara Surfing Cape Saint Francis dupe is cheapest?

Alfred Dunhill Century, at about $40 for 100 ml (estimate) — still above Zara Surfing Cape Saint Francis's own estimate.

Which Zara Surfing Cape Saint Francis dupe lasts longest?

Chanel Allure Homme Sport Eau Extreme, at about 6h on skin, against about 4h for Zara Surfing Cape Saint Francis.

Which Zara Surfing Cape Saint Francis dupe is closest to the original?

Alfred Dunhill Century, at 83% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Zara Surfing Cape Saint Francis dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Alfred Dunhill Century actually costs about $30 a year MORE than Zara Surfing Cape Saint Francis. Both priced at 100 ml; 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 Surfing Cape Saint Francis dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Chanel Allure Homme Sport Eau Extreme comes closest at 6.4h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Zara Surfing Cape Saint Francis notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-09-10.