ALT. Fragrances Duchess vs Zara True Amore

Atlas reviewed. Here's how they stack up on performance, accuracy and value.

Both fragrances are inspired by Parfums de Marly Délina.

At a glance

ALT. Fragrances Duchess costs £58.90 and Zara True Amore costs £22.99, so Zara True Amore is £35.91 cheaper. No identical notes are listed for both. ALT. Fragrances Duchess is Extrait and listed as feminine, while Zara True Amore is EDP and listed as unisex. Both are inspired by Parfums de Marly Délina.

ALT. Fragrances Duchess

A fruity floral Extrait de Parfum for women, sold directly as ALT.'s alternative to Parfums de Marly's Delina.

Zara True Amore

True Amore EDP from Zara is a bright and tart fruity floral fragrance inspired by the DNA of Parfums de Marly Delina, capturing the signature rhubarb and fresh rose character of one of the most beloved feminine fragrances of the last decade at a fraction of the cost.

Comparison

Notes Comparison

Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.

Shared Notes

No identical notes are recorded in both note pyramids.

How the notes differ

ALT. Fragrances Duchess lists Lychee, Rhubarb, Turkish Rose, Vanilla, Musk and Cashmere Wood that Zara True Amore does not.

Zara True Amore lists Grapefruit, Rose, Vetiver and Incense that ALT. Fragrances Duchess does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

ALT. Fragrances Duchess

• Sweet
• Woody
• Musky
• Floral
• Citrus
• Vanilla
• Fruity
• Rose

Zara True Amore

• Sweet
• Fresh
• Floral
• Citrus
• Gourmand
• Fruity
• Smoky
• Earthy
• Rose
• Green
• Mineral
• Sour
• Resinous
• Incense

Both share Sweet, Floral, Citrus, Fruity and Rose. ALT. Fragrances Duchess also lists Woody, Musky and Vanilla. Zara True Amore also lists Fresh, Gourmand, Smoky, Earthy, Green, Mineral, Sour, Resinous and Incense.

Vibes

ALT. Fragrances Duchess

• Sweet

Zara True Amore

• Fresh
• Clean
• Sweet
• Elegant
• Romantic
• Sophisticated
• Modern
• Feminine
• Gourmand
• Compliment
• Confident

Both share Sweet. Zara True Amore also lists Fresh, Clean, Elegant, Romantic, Sophisticated, Modern, Feminine, Gourmand, Compliment and Confident.

Occasions

ALT. Fragrances Duchess

• Spring
• Date night
• Summer
• Everyday

Zara True Amore

• Signature
• Evening
• Social
• Daytime
• Casual
• Office
• Spring
• Date night
• Summer
• Daily
• Everyday
• Brunch
• Romantic
• Year round
• Wedding
• Outdoor
• Weekend
• Smart casual

Both share Spring, Date night, Summer and Everyday. Zara True Amore also lists Signature, Evening, Social, Daytime, Casual, Office, Daily, Brunch, Romantic, Year round, Wedding, Outdoor, Weekend and Smart casual.

Performance

ALT. Fragrances Duchess

• Excellent longevity

Zara True Amore

• Versatile
• Sillage
• Compliment magnet
• Linear
• Moderate to strong

ALT. Fragrances Duchess lists Excellent longevity. Zara True Amore lists Versatile, Sillage, Compliment magnet, Linear and Moderate to strong.

Style lane

ALT. Fragrances Duchess

• Fruity floral

Zara True Amore

• Fruity floral

Both share Fruity floral.

Quick verdict

• Longevity: Wins ALT. Fragrances Duchess (7.5/10)
• Projection: Wins ALT. Fragrances Duchess (7.0/10)
• Scent accuracy: Wins Zara True Amore (8.5/10)
• Value for money: Wins Zara True Amore (9.0/10)
• Price: Wins Zara True Amore (£22.99)

ALT. Fragrances Duchess leads on longevity and projection, while Zara True Amore leads on scent accuracy, value for money and lower price.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. ALT. Fragrances Duchess has 1 community review and Zara True Amore has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, ALT. Fragrances Duchess or Zara True Amore?

ALT. Fragrances Duchess costs £58.90 and Zara True Amore costs £22.99, so Zara True Amore is £35.91 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, ALT. Fragrances Duchess or Zara True Amore?

Atlas ratings give ALT. Fragrances Duchess 7.5 out of 10 for longevity and Zara True Amore 6.5 out of 10, so ALT. Fragrances Duchess rates higher.

Which projects more, ALT. Fragrances Duchess or Zara True Amore?

Atlas ratings give ALT. Fragrances Duchess 7.0 out of 10 for projection and Zara True Amore 6.0 out of 10, so ALT. Fragrances Duchess rates higher.

Which is closer to Parfums de Marly Délina, ALT. Fragrances Duchess or Zara True Amore?

Atlas ratings give ALT. Fragrances Duchess 8.0 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Zara True Amore 8.5 out of 10, so Zara True Amore rates higher.

Which is better value, ALT. Fragrances Duchess or Zara True Amore?

Atlas ratings give ALT. Fragrances Duchess 8.5 out of 10 for value for money and Zara True Amore 9.0 out of 10, so Zara True Amore rates higher.

What notes do ALT. Fragrances Duchess and Zara True Amore share?

No identical notes are listed for both.

Which occasions suit ALT. Fragrances Duchess and Zara True Amore?

ALT. Fragrances Duchess is tagged for Spring, Date night, Summer and Everyday. Zara True Amore is tagged for Signature, Evening, Social, Daytime, Casual, Office, Spring, Date night, Summer, Daily, Everyday, Brunch, Romantic, Year round, Wedding, Outdoor, Weekend and Smart casual.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.

Compare with the original

• Parfums de Marly Délina vs ALT. Fragrances Duchess
• Parfums de Marly Délina vs Zara True Amore

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