Marks & Spencer Dewy 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

Marks & Spencer Dewy Rose costs £22.50 and Zara True Amore costs £22.99, so Marks & Spencer Dewy Rose is £0.49 cheaper. No identical notes are listed for both. Marks & Spencer Dewy 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.

Marks & Spencer Dewy Rose

Dewy Rose is a fresh, musky rose fragrance from Marks & Spencer's M&S Studio range that pairs damask rose and blackcurrant with a soft patchouli and amber base, drawing on the modern niche rose territory that Parfums de Marly Delina helped popularise.

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.

Marks & Spencer Dewy Rose, dupe of Parfums de Marly DélinaZara True Amore, dupe of Parfums de Marly Délina

Comparison

Marks & Spencer Dewy RoseZara True Amore
Overall rating7.0/10 · 1 review7.5/10 · 1 review
Longevity6.2/106.5/10
Projection5.8/106.0/10
Scent accuracy7.4/108.5/10
Value for money8.7/109.0/10
Price£22.50£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.

Marks & Spencer Dewy Rose

Top Notes

  • Bergamot
  • Pink Pepper
  • Blackcurrant

Heart Notes

  • Damask Rose
  • Geranium
  • Violet Leaf

Base Notes

  • Patchouli
  • White Cedarwood
  • Musk
  • Amber

Zara True Amore

Top Notes

  • Grapefruit

Heart Notes

  • Rose

Base Notes

  • Vetiver
  • Incense

Shared Notes

No identical notes are recorded in both note pyramids.

How the notes differ

Marks & Spencer Dewy Rose lists Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Blackcurrant, Damask Rose, Geranium, Violet Leaf, Patchouli, White Cedarwood, Musk and Amber that Zara True Amore does not.

Zara True Amore lists Grapefruit, Rose, Vetiver and Incense that Marks & Spencer Dewy Rose does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Marks & Spencer Dewy Rose

  • Amber
  • Patchouli
  • Rose
  • Violet

Zara True Amore

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

Both share Rose. Marks & Spencer Dewy Rose also lists Amber, Patchouli and Violet. Zara True Amore also lists Sweet, Fresh, Floral, Citrus, Gourmand, Fruity, Smoky, Earthy, Green, Mineral, Sour, Resinous and Incense.

Vibes

Marks & Spencer Dewy Rose

  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Modern
  • Feminine
  • Gourmand

Zara True Amore

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

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

Occasions

Marks & Spencer Dewy Rose

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Daytime
  • Office
  • Spring
  • Summer

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

Performance

Marks & Spencer Dewy Rose

  • Good projection

Zara True Amore

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

Marks & Spencer Dewy Rose lists Good projection. Zara True Amore lists Versatile, Sillage, Compliment magnet, Linear and Moderate to strong.

Style lane

Marks & Spencer Dewy Rose

  • Musky woody

Zara True Amore

  • Fruity floral

Marks & Spencer Dewy Rose lists Musky woody. Zara True Amore lists Fruity floral.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Zara True Amore (6.5/10)
  • Projection: Wins Zara True Amore (6.0/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Zara True Amore (8.5/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Zara True Amore (9.0/10)
  • Price: Wins Marks & Spencer Dewy Rose (£22.50)

Marks & Spencer Dewy Rose leads on lower price, while Zara True Amore leads on longevity, projection, scent accuracy and value for money.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Marks & Spencer Dewy Rose has 1 community review and Zara True Amore has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Marks & Spencer Dewy Rose or Zara True Amore?

Marks & Spencer Dewy Rose costs £22.50 and Zara True Amore costs £22.99, so Marks & Spencer Dewy Rose is £0.49 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Marks & Spencer Dewy Rose or Zara True Amore?

Atlas ratings give Marks & Spencer Dewy Rose 6.2 out of 10 for longevity and Zara True Amore 6.5 out of 10, so Zara True Amore rates higher.

Which projects more, Marks & Spencer Dewy Rose or Zara True Amore?

Atlas ratings give Marks & Spencer Dewy Rose 5.8 out of 10 for projection and Zara True Amore 6.0 out of 10, so Zara True Amore rates higher.

Which is closer to Parfums de Marly Délina, Marks & Spencer Dewy Rose or Zara True Amore?

Atlas ratings give Marks & Spencer Dewy Rose 7.4 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, Marks & Spencer Dewy Rose or Zara True Amore?

Atlas ratings give Marks & Spencer Dewy Rose 8.7 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 Marks & Spencer Dewy Rose and Zara True Amore share?

No identical notes are listed for both.

Which occasions suit Marks & Spencer Dewy Rose and Zara True Amore?

Marks & Spencer Dewy Rose is tagged for Signature, Evening, Daytime, Office, Spring and Summer. 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 Marks & Spencer Dewy Rose
  • Parfums de Marly Délina vs Zara True Amore

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