Best Apple Juice Crush by Zara Alternatives & Similar Perfumes
Apple Juice Crush by Zara blends crisp apple and sweet banana with creamy macadamia, anchored by warm sandalwood for a floral fruity scent that is both fresh and comforting. Its unique combination balances fruity brightness with smooth, nutty depth. Those drawn to this fragrance should focus on the interplay of juicy apple and soft, woody sandalwood alongside gentle gourmand facets.
Ms. Macadamia by Raconteur £155.00
- Key notes:
- macadamia
- mimosa
- orris (iris root)
- peach
- sandalwood
- vanilla
- vetiver
- Aromagroups:
- fruity
- woody
Not just a fine addition to luxury white chocolate chip cookies, macadamia is also an intriguing perfume material. Creamy, buttery and velvety, it’s the starting point for this unusual fruity floral. The floral is mimosa, a cute li’l flower that looks innocent, but plays dirty. Don’t let those fluffy yellow pom-poms fool you — mimosa’s got a raunchy side thanks to its dusty niff of overripe honey. Orris doubletracks mimosa’s powderiness, while peach twins mimosa’s earthy sweetness. Mellow sandalwood steers macadamia from a nut to wood. Macadamia? That’s Ms Macadamia to you.
California by Ampersand £60.00
- Key notes:
- apple
- magnolia
- rose
- sandalwood
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
- floral
California is a land of abundance: sunshine, flowers and fruits. The fragrance is a sunny swirl of magnolia, apples and lemons, all of which flourish in this west coast wonderland. Sandalwood and musk bridges the flora to the skin, turning you into a delivery system for smiles.
Macaque Fuji Apple by Zoologist £200.00
- Key notes:
- apple
- frankincense
- hinoki
- sandalwood
- Aromagroups:
- woody
Against the backdrop of a mountainous terrain, two communities share a peaceful coexistence. Yet despite their proximity, the societies are distinctly unique. Macaques cavort among the trees, grasping with delight at nature’s bountiful pleasures. From the quiet solemnity of a nearby temple, their human neighbours regard them, coveting the monkeys’ playful abandon. The macaques are all but oblivious, sparing only the briefest of curious glances at the pensive faces below before surrendering once again to their carefree revels.
Sweet notes of Fuji apple dance through a pine forest, welcoming you to Zoologist Macaque. Incense adds gravity with aromas of Hinoki woods and myrrh. The delicate balance between heavy and light results in an austere woody scent with mild hints of creamy sandalwood. Macaque is exuberance tempered by calm, sublimity buoyed by joy, a happy harmony of meditative bliss.
This perfume is a new interpretation by perfumer Mackenzie Reilly. The original version, designed by Sarah McCartney, is discontinued and no longer available.
Perfumer: Mackenzie Reilly
Sand by And Fragrance £125.00
- Key notes:
- banana
- benzoin
- cardamom
- incense
- labdanum
- sandalwood
- Aromagroups:
- woody
Cigar boxes. Camden market bong shops reeking of joss sticks. Old lady soap. Sandalwood sometimes gets a bit of a bad rap. Undaunted, we’ve taken the dependable old fave and turned it on its head.
We’ve tracked down a unique Australian sandalwood versatile enough to handle hints of outlandish but ethically and sustainably sourced banana, cardamom, black pepper with weird and wonderful Labdanum and Benzoin resin. Which all means that this is sandalwood unlike anything you’ve experienced before.
So, unlike the bong shop, it won’t make your hair stink for weeks.
201 Gold September by Bon Parfumeur £60.00
- Key notes:
- apple
- blackcurrant
- freesia
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
- floral
- fruity
A juicy fruity fragrance with a magnolia heart and lots of bergamot sparkle.
Bon Parfumeur open olfactive dimensions and invite you to add your own story. Try 201 if you like easy going exotic florals and a hint of fruity theme.
Perfumer: Phillipe Romano
Amberbomb by Laboratorio Olfattivo £170.00
- Key notes:
- amber
- apple
- coffee
- patchouli
- tonka beans
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- woody
From LO’s Parfum Intense collection, this is an amber with the darkness turned up to 11. There’s no white space here, just expensive raw materials piled high. Its vibrant opening with fruity notes is enriched by the bitterness of coffee, deepening into a powerful chorus of rose, iris, jasmine and lily of the valley. And this valley is a deep one, a soft black expanse of leather, nagarmotha and patchouli, cushioned by a dirtier-than-usual amber.
Boar by Wolf Brothers £120.00
- Key notes:
- apple
- mushroom
- smoke
- vetiver
- Aromagroups:
- leather
- unconventional
- woody
The intelligent and devious and boar strides confidently under the forest canopy. Hunger fuels his progress. Apples, fallen leaves and mushrooms swirl in the atmosphere around him. His fur is perfumed by the deep green conifer and galbanum. The fragrant blend of leather, vetiver, and truffle denote the damp moss, sweat and scratched bark.
Chère Colette (Dear Colette) by Milleseve £115.00
- Key notes:
- apple
- fresh linens accord
- hay
- honey
- linden
- muesli
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- leather
An ode to the Normandy countryside. Linden blossoms, fresh apple, sweet almond, radiant jasmine. Soft musk and suede. A golden sap of dried hay and ripe wheat evokes the pastures. And outside the farmhouse, sun-dried linens flutter on the line. All is well.
Experimentum Crucis by Etat Libre d'Orange £240.00
- Key notes:
- apple
- musk
- patchouli
- rose
- Aromagroups:
- aromatic
- floral
- woody
A rapturous rose, apple and patchouli perfume with a lick of honey. But the joyfully fresh effect of the composition is only part of the story. Experimentum Crucis has the most extraordinary projection and longevity, as well as a novel multidimensional architecture. As you wear it, scented castles of Experimentum Crucis form in the air, creating an invisible sanctuary for you and all who smell you.
Flash Back by Olfactive Studio £140.00
- Key notes:
- apple
- cedarwood
- rhubarb
- Aromagroups:
- fruity
- woody
A sweet childhood memory reenacted.
A tangy and slightly green note of rhubarb mixed with the soft waxy smell of Granny Smith apples, grapefruit on top of tender musks and cedarwood drydown.
About Apple Juice Crush by Zara
- How does Apple Juice Crush differ from these similar perfumes?
- Apple Juice Crush uniquely combines apple and banana with creamy macadamia and warm sandalwood, creating a smooth, fruity floral scent. The fragrances listed share some of these notes but vary widely in additional accords and overall character, ranging from powdery and smoky to animalic and musky.
- Which fragrances here highlight the macadamia note like Apple Juice Crush?
- Ms. Macadamia by Raconteur features macadamia prominently, paired with sandalwood and sweet vanilla, making it a close match in that regard. None of the other fragrances list macadamia as a key note.
- Are there any fragrances listed that focus on the banana note from Apple Juice Crush?
- Sand by And Fragrance shares the banana note and adds smoky incense and cardamom, offering a different but related interpretation of the creamy aspect found in Apple Juice Crush.









