ALT. Fragrances Duchess vs Zimaya Fatima

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 Zimaya Fatima costs £30, so Zimaya Fatima is £28.90 cheaper. They share 3 notes out of 16 distinct notes listed across both (19%). Both are Extrait and listed as feminine. 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.

Zimaya Fatima

Launched in 2024, Zimaya Fatima is a radiant fruity floral extrait that captures the elegant feminine DNA of Parfums de Marly Delina through a sparkling lychee rhubarb opening, a lush rose peony heart, and a smooth cashmeran incense dry down with refined sensuality.

ALT. Fragrances Duchess, dupe of Parfums de Marly DélinaZimaya Fatima, dupe of Parfums de Marly Délina

Comparison

ALT. Fragrances DuchessZimaya Fatima
Overall rating7.8/10 · 1 review8.3/10 · 1 review
Longevity7.5/108.5/10
Projection7.0/107.8/10
Scent accuracy8.0/108.2/10
Value for money8.5/108.7/10
Price£58.90£30
ConcentrationExtraitExtrait
GenderFeminineFeminine
Inspired byParfums de Marly DélinaParfums de Marly Délina

Notes Comparison

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

ALT. Fragrances Duchess

Top Notes

  • Lychee
  • Rhubarb

Heart Notes

  • Turkish Rose

Base Notes

  • Vanilla
  • Musk
  • Cashmere Wood

Zimaya Fatima

Top Notes

  • Litchi
  • Rhubarb
  • Bergamot
  • Nutmeg

Heart Notes

  • Rose
  • Peony
  • Musk
  • Petalia
  • Vanilla

Base Notes

  • Cashmeran
  • Cedarwood
  • Incense
  • Haitian Vetiver

Shared Notes

  • Rhubarb
  • Vanilla
  • Musk

3 shared notes.

How the notes differ

ALT. Fragrances Duchess lists Lychee, Turkish Rose and Cashmere Wood that Zimaya Fatima does not.

Zimaya Fatima lists Litchi, Bergamot, Nutmeg, Rose, Peony, Petalia, Cashmeran, Cedarwood, Incense and Haitian Vetiver that ALT. Fragrances Duchess does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

ALT. Fragrances Duchess

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

Zimaya Fatima

  • Woody
  • Musky
  • Floral
  • Citrus
  • Vanilla
  • Gourmand
  • Fruity
  • Rose
  • Incense

Both share Woody, Musky, Floral, Citrus, Vanilla, Fruity and Rose. ALT. Fragrances Duchess also lists Sweet. Zimaya Fatima also lists Gourmand and Incense.

Vibes

ALT. Fragrances Duchess

  • Sweet

Zimaya Fatima

  • Elegant
  • Romantic
  • Feminine
  • Gourmand
  • Compliment
  • Luxurious

ALT. Fragrances Duchess lists Sweet. Zimaya Fatima lists Elegant, Romantic, Feminine, Gourmand, Compliment and Luxurious.

Occasions

ALT. Fragrances Duchess

  • Spring
  • Date night
  • Summer
  • Everyday

Zimaya Fatima

  • Signature
  • Social

ALT. Fragrances Duchess lists Spring, Date night, Summer and Everyday. Zimaya Fatima lists Signature and Social.

Performance

ALT. Fragrances Duchess

  • Excellent longevity

Zimaya Fatima

  • Strong projection

ALT. Fragrances Duchess lists Excellent longevity. Zimaya Fatima lists Strong projection.

Style lane

ALT. Fragrances Duchess

  • Fruity floral

Zimaya Fatima

  • Floral woody

ALT. Fragrances Duchess lists Fruity floral. Zimaya Fatima lists Floral woody.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Zimaya Fatima (8.5/10)
  • Projection: Wins Zimaya Fatima (7.8/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Zimaya Fatima (8.2/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Zimaya Fatima (8.7/10)
  • Price: Wins Zimaya Fatima (£30)

Zimaya Fatima leads on longevity, projection, 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 Zimaya Fatima has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, ALT. Fragrances Duchess or Zimaya Fatima?

ALT. Fragrances Duchess costs £58.90 and Zimaya Fatima costs £30, so Zimaya Fatima is £28.90 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, ALT. Fragrances Duchess or Zimaya Fatima?

Atlas ratings give ALT. Fragrances Duchess 7.5 out of 10 for longevity and Zimaya Fatima 8.5 out of 10, so Zimaya Fatima rates higher.

Which projects more, ALT. Fragrances Duchess or Zimaya Fatima?

Atlas ratings give ALT. Fragrances Duchess 7.0 out of 10 for projection and Zimaya Fatima 7.8 out of 10, so Zimaya Fatima rates higher.

Which is closer to Parfums de Marly Délina, ALT. Fragrances Duchess or Zimaya Fatima?

Atlas ratings give ALT. Fragrances Duchess 8.0 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Zimaya Fatima 8.2 out of 10, so Zimaya Fatima rates higher.

Which is better value, ALT. Fragrances Duchess or Zimaya Fatima?

Atlas ratings give ALT. Fragrances Duchess 8.5 out of 10 for value for money and Zimaya Fatima 8.7 out of 10, so Zimaya Fatima rates higher.

What notes do ALT. Fragrances Duchess and Zimaya Fatima share?

They share 3 notes: Rhubarb, Vanilla and Musk.

Which occasions suit ALT. Fragrances Duchess and Zimaya Fatima?

ALT. Fragrances Duchess is tagged for Spring, Date night, Summer and Everyday. Zimaya Fatima is tagged for Signature and Social.

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 Zimaya Fatima

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