Best Energetically New York by Zara Alternatives & Similar Perfumes
Energetically New York by Zara opens with vibrant cardamom that adds a spicy warmth, balanced by the floral softness of jasmine. The base of sandalwood brings a creamy, smooth woody depth, creating a clean yet lively scent profile. Those interested in fragrances with a similar mix of spicy, floral, and woody elements should focus on perfumes that combine cardamom, jasmine, and sandalwood for a comparable aromatic experience.
Concrete by Comme Des Garcons £160.00
- Key notes:
- cardamom
- carnation
- chypre
- cloves
- jasmine
- rose oxide
- sandalwood
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- spicy
- woody
This monster of an “anti-perfume” is simultaneously clean and dense, the olfactory interpretation of the building material. Aptly encased in a grey concrete bottle, this eau de parfum is an astonishingly diffusive blend of sandalwood, rose and spices, with a powerful smoothness that mimics the material's satisfying surface.
Ormonde Woman by Ormonde Jayne £235.00
- Key notes:
- cardamom
- coriander
- hemlock
- jasmine
- sandalwood
- Aromagroups:
- aromatic
- floral
- leather
- vintage/old school
This is a one-of-a-kind mix of musky jasmine and balsamic black hemlock. It's a perfume formed of echoes: the summery echo of jasmine bouncing off cool hemlock, the smoky echo of sandalwood vibrating against spices, and many more.
Bois de Santal by Brandt £185.00
- Key notes:
- cardamom
- frankincense
- sandalwood
- Aromagroups:
- woody
A celebration of sensual sandalwood. It's the central note, like a golden thread seamlessly interwovenwith the exotic allure of cardamom, creating a lightly spiced composition that whispers luxury. The heart of the fragrance continues with supple cashmere woods lending a soft, velvety quality, while violet and orris underscore the powdery edge of sandalwood. As the fragrance blooms on the skin, olibanum and vanilla produces a subtle warmth, a serene endnote to a fragrance that is both tranquil and tantalizing.
Comme Un Gant by Voyages Imaginaires £175.00
- Key notes:
- cardamom
- milk accord
- sandalwood
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- woody
Venice… The Biennale…
Among an immaculate work of art, the light dances. Wreathed in an aura of mystery, the delicate forms of crumpled silk paper, translucent in places and downy in others, inspire this abstract, woody yet radiant sillage. An intense emotion through shades of white. A scent you could almost touch.A second skin to be worn alone… or combined with another fragrance.
Elephant Sanctuary Edition by Zoologist £200.00
- Key notes:
- cardamom
- sandalwood
- tea
- Aromagroups:
- green
- woody
A white shroud of mist evaporates in the amber rays of the morning sun, parting to unveil a canvas painted with brilliant colour. In the peaceful haven, a rustle of leaves whispers softly. Massive foot pads stir up sweet, earthy scents, but deep beneath the soil, harrowing memories of clanking chains and chaotic circuses lie buried. Like old scars, those memories stretch across generations, faded yet never fully erased. Majestic matriarchs bear the painful weight of remembering, so their young might frolic unburdened. The exuberance of a calf, trumpeting with abandon, tramples the dark past, while a solemn bull, buoyed by the joyous outburst, sways behind the stripes of tree trunks, never having had to endure the vicious bars of a cage.
Zoologist Elephant, Sanctuary Edition is an ode to the tranquility that comes with true freedom. In stark contrast to their vivid blooms, a soft veil of delicate jasmine, tuberose, osmanthus and rose murmurs with quiet grace as it settles with a subtle whisper. Pink pepper, cardamom and nutmeg warm the skin, while a splash of tea entices you into a verdant haven, defended by the imposing presence of sandalwood and suede. Wander your world freely with strength and serenity.
Fiore di Cotone by Farmacia SS. Annunziata dal 1561 £150.00
- Key notes:
- artemisia
- bergamot
- cardamom
- sandalwood
- thyme
- Aromagroups:
- aromatic
- citrusy
- spicy
"Fiore di cotone" is an Italian expression for "cotton flower", used to describe a fresh, clean scent. This EdP is powdery and green, thanks to the interplay of lavender with musk and bergamot. Artemisia lends a subtly herbaceous and bitter edge, putting a little starch in this smell of freshly-washed sheets.
Heathens Cowboys And The Santa Ana Winds by Discothèque £130.00
- Key notes:
- cardamom
- cedarwood
- hay
- sandalwood
- tumbleweed
- Aromagroups:
- leather
- woody
Year: 1986
Place: Los Angeles
Palm trees, a wild sweet breeze, fortunes told, green tea leaves, naked hips, Freudian slips, loose lips, sandalwood embers in warm amber sunsets, a city of angels with no angels, a haven for heathens, cowboys and nymphos.
Lola at Coat Check by Discothèque £130.00
- Key notes:
- caramel
- cardamom
- orris (iris root)
- sandalwood
- Aromagroups:
- woody
Year: 1992
Place: New York
Spirals of sandalwood smoke, love letters and curses, white chocolates in pockets, a moment of softness, razor-edged nails, tiered chandeliers, a glimpse of the moon high in the sky, a whisper on lips that turns into a 4am surprise.
Lumiere Blanche by Olfactive Studio £140.00
- Key notes:
- almond
- cardamom
- sandalwood
- tonka beans
- Aromagroups:
- transparent
- woody
It’s a tender and enveloping perfume, sort of a comforting cocoon of milky mildness and cold spices.
It evokes the sweltering heat from the sun at the zenith, which erases colors, leaving only a blinding white hue; it surprises with its spicy freshness.
For its creator ‘Lumière Blanche is a fragrance with beautifully contrasting hot and cold notes’.
Montabaco by Ormonde Jayne £295.00
- Key notes:
- ambergris
- black tea
- cardamom
- clary sage
- iso-e-super
- juniper
- sandalwood
- tobacco
- Aromagroups:
- green
- spicy
- woody
An ornate tobacco leather with a hint of intoxicating tobacco bloom, as well as fresh leaves.
Montabaco is part of the Four Corners of the Earth collection and represents Latin America, the land where tobacco originated.
The perfumer conjures the original jungle encounters between natives and the sailor-explorers (who were totally oblivious to the magic of tobacco at that point). This is a novel interpretation of a tobacco-themed perfume, invoking lush green shadows full of parrot cries, mysterious blooms, and adventure.
The elixir is also exceptionally concentrated, at 42%. Hence the 'intensivo' in the title.
About Energetically New York by Zara
- How does Energetically New York differ from these similar fragrances?
- Energetically New York combines cardamom, jasmine, and sandalwood for a clean, vibrant floral-spicy-woody scent. The similar fragrances listed vary by adding notes like vanilla, frankincense, or smoky accords, which shift the character toward sweeter, resinous, or smoky profiles. None replicate the exact balance of the original's three primary notes.
- Are all these fragrances unisex like Energetically New York?
- Energetically New York is designed as a unisex scent. The fragrances listed vary in their target audience, with some marketed as feminine, masculine, or unisex. However, many share the versatile spicy and woody notes that can suit any gender.
- Which shared notes define the similarity to Energetically New York?
- Cardamom and sandalwood are the most common notes shared across these fragrances, providing spicy warmth and creamy woodiness. Jasmine appears in a few, adding floral brightness. These notes collectively create the aromatic profile reminiscent of Energetically New York.









