Dossier Ambery Rose 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

Dossier Ambery Rose costs £39 and Zara True Amore costs £22.99, so Zara True Amore is £16.01 cheaper. They share 3 notes out of 13 distinct notes listed across both (23%). Dossier Ambery Rose is EDP and listed as feminine, while Zara True Amore is EDP and listed as unisex. Both are inspired by Parfums de Marly Délina.

Dossier Ambery Rose

Ambery Rose is Dossier's fruity floral interpretation of Parfums de Marly Delina, opening with lychee, blackcurrant, bergamot and grapefruit before a rose, plum, nutmeg and saffron heart settles into amber, vetiver, musk and cedarwood.

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.

Dossier Ambery Rose, dupe of Parfums de Marly DélinaZara True Amore, dupe of Parfums de Marly Délina

Comparison

Dossier Ambery RoseZara True Amore
Overall rating7.8/10 · 1 review7.5/10 · 1 review
Longevity7.5/106.5/10
Projection7.0/106.0/10
Scent accuracy8.0/108.5/10
Value for money8.5/109.0/10
Price£39£22.99
ConcentrationEDPEDP
GenderFeminineUnisex
Inspired byParfums de Marly DélinaParfums de Marly Délina

Notes Comparison

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

Dossier Ambery Rose

Top Notes

  • Lychee
  • Blackcurrant
  • Bergamot
  • Grapefruit

Heart Notes

  • Rose
  • Plum
  • Nutmeg
  • Saffron

Base Notes

  • Amber
  • Vetiver
  • Musk
  • Cedarwood

Zara True Amore

Top Notes

  • Grapefruit

Heart Notes

  • Rose

Base Notes

  • Vetiver
  • Incense

Shared Notes

  • Grapefruit
  • Rose
  • Vetiver

3 shared notes.

How the notes differ

Dossier Ambery Rose lists Lychee, Blackcurrant, Bergamot, Plum, Nutmeg, Saffron, Amber, Musk and Cedarwood that Zara True Amore does not.

Zara True Amore lists Incense that Dossier Ambery Rose does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Dossier Ambery Rose

  • Rose
  • Fruity
  • Floral
  • Amber
  • Fresh spicy
  • Woody
  • Musky

Zara True Amore

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

Both share Rose, Fruity and Floral. Dossier Ambery Rose also lists Amber, Fresh spicy, Woody and Musky. Zara True Amore also lists Sweet, Fresh, Citrus, Gourmand, Smoky, Earthy, Green, Mineral, Sour, Resinous and Incense.

Vibes

Dossier Ambery Rose

  • Elegant
  • Romantic
  • Fruity
  • Warm
  • Feminine

Zara True Amore

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

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

Occasions

Dossier Ambery Rose

  • Date Night
  • Everyday
  • Spring
  • Autumn
  • Special Occasion

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 Date Night, Everyday and Spring. Dossier Ambery Rose also lists Autumn and Special Occasion. Zara True Amore also lists Signature, Evening, Social, Daytime, Casual, Office, Summer, Daily, Brunch, Romantic, Year round, Wedding, Outdoor, Weekend and Smart casual.

Performance

Dossier Ambery Rose

  • Significant Projection
  • Long Wearing
  • Warm Drydown

Zara True Amore

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

Dossier Ambery Rose lists Significant Projection, Long Wearing and Warm Drydown. Zara True Amore lists Versatile, Sillage, Compliment magnet, Linear and Moderate to strong.

Style lane

Dossier Ambery Rose

  • Fruity rose amber

Zara True Amore

  • Fruity floral

Dossier Ambery Rose lists Fruity rose amber. Zara True Amore lists Fruity floral.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Dossier Ambery Rose (7.5/10)
  • Projection: Wins Dossier Ambery Rose (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)

Dossier Ambery Rose 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. Dossier Ambery Rose has 1 community review and Zara True Amore has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Dossier Ambery Rose or Zara True Amore?

Dossier Ambery Rose costs £39 and Zara True Amore costs £22.99, so Zara True Amore is £16.01 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Dossier Ambery Rose or Zara True Amore?

Atlas ratings give Dossier Ambery Rose 7.5 out of 10 for longevity and Zara True Amore 6.5 out of 10, so Dossier Ambery Rose rates higher.

Which projects more, Dossier Ambery Rose or Zara True Amore?

Atlas ratings give Dossier Ambery Rose 7.0 out of 10 for projection and Zara True Amore 6.0 out of 10, so Dossier Ambery Rose rates higher.

Which is closer to Parfums de Marly Délina, Dossier Ambery Rose or Zara True Amore?

Atlas ratings give Dossier Ambery Rose 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, Dossier Ambery Rose or Zara True Amore?

Atlas ratings give Dossier Ambery Rose 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 Dossier Ambery Rose and Zara True Amore share?

They share 3 notes: Grapefruit, Rose and Vetiver.

Which occasions suit Dossier Ambery Rose and Zara True Amore?

Dossier Ambery Rose is tagged for Date Night, Everyday, Spring, Autumn and Special Occasion. 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 Dossier Ambery Rose
  • Parfums de Marly Délina vs Zara True Amore

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