Zimaya A Fairy Tale: released in 2023, woody, patchouli and rum, about 6h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Zimaya A Fairy Tale dupe we found is Yves Rocher Nouveau Genre — 80% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $35 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Zimaya A Fairy Tale dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Zimaya A Fairy Tale | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yves Rocher Nouveau Genre | 80% | about $25* (−29%) | 6h vs 6h | 5/10 |
| 2 | Lattafa Perfumes Eternal Oud | 71% | about $30* (−14%) | 7h vs 6h | 8/10 |
| 3 | Alexandria Fragrances Egyptian Angel | 88% | about $45* (+29%) | 5h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Fragrance World iS Intense | 76% | about $30* (−14%) | 8h vs 6h | 8/10 |
| 5 | Zimaya Only You | 72% | about $20 (−43%) | 7h vs 6h | 5/10 |
Leans into the earthy, woody patchouli territory found in the reference, providing a grounded and slightly sweet experience.
It shares its patchouli, warm spicy and woody accords with Zimaya A Fairy Tale, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 1,155 community ratings.
While distinct, it shares the deep, resinous, and woody character that defines the base of the reference perfume.
It shares its sweet, powdery and fruity accords with Zimaya A Fairy Tale, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 3,032 community ratings.
Captures the boozy rum and woody patchouli character of Straight to Heaven, offering a similar warm and spicy profile at a more accessible price point.
It shares its woody, patchouli and powdery accords with Zimaya A Fairy Tale, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 65 community ratings.
A woody and boozy composition that mirrors the spirit of Straight to Heaven with a focus on warm, spicy undertones.
It shares its fruity and fresh spicy accords with Zimaya A Fairy Tale, lasts about 8h against 6h and carries 5 community ratings.
Shares the house's signature approach to warm, woody, and slightly sweet compositions, evoking a similar mood to the reference.
It shares its sweet, powdery and woody accords with Zimaya A Fairy Tale, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 13 community ratings.
Zimaya Only You, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 45% less than Zimaya A Fairy Tale.
Fragrance World iS Intense, at about 8h on skin, against about 6h for Zimaya A Fairy Tale.
Alexandria Fragrances Egyptian Angel, at 88% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Zimaya A Fairy Tale itself sells from $26.59 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Yves Rocher Nouveau Genre saves you about $15 a year against Zimaya A Fairy Tale. 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, these cover it: Fragrance World iS Intense (8.0h) — 1 of 5.
Zimaya A Fairy Tale notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-23.