Zara The Poplin Shirt: released in 2020, citrus, floral and woody, about 6h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Zara The Poplin Shirt dupe we found is Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Universalis — 91% match, about $235 (estimate) versus about $30 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Zara The Poplin Shirt dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Zara The Poplin Shirt | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Universalis | 91% | about $235* (+683%) | 5h vs 6h | 5/10 |
| 2 | Lattafa Perfumes Breeze | 84% | about $20* (−33%) | 5h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Zara Gracefully Madrid | 81% | about $30 | 5h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Avon Magnolia en Fleurs | 79% | about $30 | 5h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 5 | El Ganso Part Time Hero | 77% | about $45 (+50%) | 5h vs 6h | 6/10 |
Captures the ultimate crisp, white-shirt citrus and musky elegance that inspired Zara The Poplin Shirt, though at a significantly higher price.
It shares its citrus, musky and fresh spicy accords with Zara The Poplin Shirt, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 2,977 community ratings.
Evokes the clean floral and musky character of Zara The Poplin Shirt, delivering a crisp everyday freshness at a lower price point.
It shares its woody, citrus and floral accords with Zara The Poplin Shirt, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 635 community ratings.
Shares a similar citrus and floral brightness reminiscent of Zara The Poplin Shirt, focusing on a clean and uplifting presentation.
It shares its citrus, fresh spicy and musky accords with Zara The Poplin Shirt, opens on Orange too, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 509 community ratings.
Leans into a similar soft floral profile found in Zara The Poplin Shirt, highlighting gentle magnolia notes throughout the wear.
It shares its floral, citrus and musky accords with Zara The Poplin Shirt, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 419 community ratings.
Offers a clean woody and citrus blend that sits comfortably in the same family as Zara The Poplin Shirt.
It shares its citrus, fresh spicy and woody accords with Zara The Poplin Shirt, opens on Orange too, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 197 community ratings.
Lattafa Perfumes Breeze, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 35% less than Zara The Poplin Shirt.
Lattafa Perfumes Breeze, at about 5h on skin, against about 6h for Zara The Poplin Shirt.
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Universalis, at 91% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Universalis actually costs about $300 a year MORE than Zara The Poplin Shirt. 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. Lattafa Perfumes Breeze comes closest at 5.4h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Zara The Poplin Shirt notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-23.