Zara Waterlily Tea Dress: released in 2019, green, citrus and fresh spicy, about 5h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Zara Waterlily Tea Dress dupe we found is Jo Malone London Waterlily Cologne — 87% match, about $100 (estimate) versus about $30 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Zara Waterlily Tea Dress dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Zara Waterlily Tea Dress | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jo Malone London Waterlily Cologne | 87% | about $100 (+233%) | 4h vs 5h | 4/10 |
| 2 | Roos & Roos Malamata | 81% | about $35* (+17%) | 5h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 3 | Le Couvent Maison de Parfum Aqua Palmaris | 77% | about $65 (+117%) | 5h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 4 | Zara Elegantly Tokyo | 71% | about $20* (−33%) | 6h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 5 | Oriflame My Little Garden | 84% | about $20 (−33%) | 4h vs 5h | 3/10 |
This fragrance sits in the same family as the reference, highlighting a delicate and watery floral character that feels very familiar.
It shares its floral, musky and powdery accords with Zara Waterlily Tea Dress, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 212 community ratings.
This fragrance evokes the aromatic and green nuances of the reference, providing a sophisticated yet accessible take on a fresh, garden-inspired scent.
It shares its green, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Zara Waterlily Tea Dress, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 212 community ratings.
A bright and aromatic composition that shares the clean, uplifting green energy present in the reference perfume.
It shares its citrus, musky and green accords with Zara Waterlily Tea Dress, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 107 community ratings.
While distinct, it shares the same clean, minimalist aesthetic and fresh floral-green DNA that defines the reference scent.
It shares its animalic and floral accords with Zara Waterlily Tea Dress, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 2,346 community ratings.
This scent captures the crisp, green, and airy floral character of Zara Waterlily Tea Dress with a similarly refreshing and light-hearted profile.
It shares its fresh spicy, green and floral accords with Zara Waterlily Tea Dress, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 185 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Zara Elegantly Tokyo, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 35% less than Zara Waterlily Tea Dress.
Zara Elegantly Tokyo, at about 6h on skin, against about 5h for Zara Waterlily Tea Dress.
Jo Malone London Waterlily Cologne, at 87% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Jo Malone London Waterlily Cologne actually costs about $100 a year MORE than Zara Waterlily Tea Dress. 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. Zara Elegantly Tokyo comes closest at 5.9h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Zara Waterlily Tea Dress notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-05.