Best Stunningly Venice by Zara Alternatives & Similar Perfumes
Stunningly Venice by Zara is an aromatic fruity fragrance defined by a fresh blend of bergamot and pink pepper, softened with the resinous warmth of myrrh. Its bright citrus opening mingles with a spicy edge and a subtle balsamic depth, creating an elegant yet approachable scent. Those drawn to this fragrance should focus on compositions that balance zesty citrus and peppery spice alongside a hint of sweet resinous notes.
Osmanthus by Molinard £65.00
- Key notes:
- apricot
- bergamot
- orris (iris root)
- osmanthus
- pink pepper
- Aromagroups:
- fruity
- woody
The Flower of the Rising Sun!
The blooms of osmanthus, also known as sweet olive, exude sweet, fruity, leathery notes. In its creation bearing the blossom’s name, Molinard presents a surprising twist, blending the intoxicating floral notes of jasmine and tuberose with an irresistibly velvety duet of iris powder and apricot.
A sensuously carnal creation brimming with insouciance and freedom!
St. Paul's by Exaltatum £130.00
- Key notes:
- amber
- bergamot
- frankincense
- incense
- labdanum
- orange blossom
- pink pepper
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- leather
- vintage/old school
- woody
The floriental baroquesque parfum St. Paul's embodies an adoration and admiration to the spectacular era of Baroque. This style in architecture, music, art, sculpture demonstrates exalted movements, clear details, intense light and dark shadows, emotional exuberance, richness, extravaganza, which distinct baroque from other style.
The English baroque represents iconic St. Paul's Cathedral, which dome has long dominated the London skyline.
The perfume opens with the precious orange flower and jasmine absolutes with a hint of dried and juicy fruits, contrasting with the darker woody and balsamic base.
Berbera by Nissaba £150.00
- Key notes:
- black pepper
- elemi
- incense
- myrrh
- pink pepper
- smoke
- Aromagroups:
- spicy
- woody
The finest gum extracts from Somaliland — frankincense, myrrh and opoponax — combine in this resinous and sophisticated scent. Berbera is a powerful woody amber suitable for layering, as is common in the Middle East, as well as a standalone manifesto. Opoponax brings nuances of leather and old wood, myrrh swirls in a cola note, and frankincense soars high and dry. A charred-around-the-edges fragrance to uplift your soul and deepen your mystique.
Vanille Mafonja by Reserve en Afrique 1934 £150.00
- Key notes:
- amber
- incense
- myrrh
- pink pepper
- sea salt
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- spicy
- woody
This fragrance is a tribute to the beauty of Madagascan vanilla — one of the finest vanillas in the world. Mafonja means “intense” (as in power or strength) in Malagasy.
It opens with a breath of fleur de sel, evoking salt-kissed skin. A soft heat follows, as cinnamon, pink pepper (Mauritius), and nutmeg wrap the senses in warmth. Ylang-ylang (Comoros) lends a creamy, luminous floral note. As the scent deepens, a darker story unfolds: resinous myrrh (Somalia) and olibanum (Somalia) melt into dark amber.
Réserve en Afrique eaux de parfum feature responsibly sourced naturals, and are free from parabens, phthalates, UV filters and colorants. Their natural alcohol base is derived from beetroots, and they are a PETA-listed vegan & cruelty-free brand.
001 Cologne Première by Bon Parfumeur £105.00
- Key notes:
- bergamot
- neroli
- orange blossom
- Aromagroups:
- aromatic
- citrusy
An aromatic cologne with a very classic feel: various fresh herbs, lavender and neroli.
Bon Parfumeur open olfactive dimensions and invite you to add your own story. Try 001 if you like colognes on the drier, more herbaceous side.
Perfumer for 001: Nathalie Koobus.
002 Isola Neroli by Bon Parfumeur £55.00
- Key notes:
- bergamot
- lily-of-the-valley
- musk
- neroli
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
- green
A contemporary orange blossom cologne.
Perfumer for 002: Karine Dubreuil – Sereni.
005 Riviera Absolue by Bon Parfumeur £185.00
- Key notes:
- bergamot
- black tea
- cardamom
- ginger
- neroli
- tomato leaves
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
- marine
The Riviera. The Mediterranean fills the horizon. You’re driving along a coastal road with the roof down, feeling free. In this extrait, lemon caviar, zesty ginger and icy cardamom puts jut in your strut, while tomato leaf, neroli and black tea summons an aromatic dance. Frankincense and cypriol offer shade in the sunshine.
Perfumer: Paul Guerlain
565 by SweDoft £120.00
- Key notes:
- amber
- bergamot
- dark musks
- incense
- oud
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
- edible
- woody
5 citrus notes.
6 fruity notes.
5 rare perfume notes including musk and amber.
565 is a number from one curious story. The protagonist was neither that handsome nor rich, but his name was Casanova. 565 is the number of ladies who had a relationship with Casanova during his life.
The perfume is an indulgence of sweet and showy radiance: candied bergamot peel soaked in amber, with a pinch of animalic musks.
Absent Presence by Beaufort £125.00
- Key notes:
- bergamot
- galbanum
- leather
- vetiver
- violet leaf
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
- leather
‘O absent presence, Stella is not here’
The fifth and final instalment of the Revenants collection draws inspiration from the Elizabethan poet Sir Philip Sidney. In his Sonnet sequence ‘Astrophel and Stella’ Sidney develops and captures the essence of a haunting… the presence of one that is always felt but never seen.
‘Now I, wit-beaten long by hardest fate,
So dull am, that I cannot look into
The ground of this fierce love and lovely hate,
Then some good body tell me how I do,
Whose presence absence, absent presence is;
Blesst in my curse, and cursed in my bliss.’
Acqua di Colonia by Lorenzo Villoresi £130.00
- Key notes:
- bergamot
- bigarade
- lavender
- rosemary
- Aromagroups:
- aromatic
- citrusy
- green
A timeless, traditional cologne: fresh, versatile and eternally elegant like all true classics. The fragrance expresses all its radiant freshness with the most intoxicating citrus aromas: Bergamot, Lemon and Orange are a perfect contrast to the Lavender and invigorating Mediterranean herbs.
About Stunningly Venice by Zara
- What makes Stunningly Venice different from these similar fragrances?
- Stunningly Venice uniquely balances aromatic fruity freshness with a subtle spicy warmth from pink pepper and a resinous myrrh base. While many fragrances here share individual notes like bergamot or pink pepper, Stunningly Venice’s combination of these three notes creates a distinctive light yet warm character.
- Are these fragrances suitable for both day and evening wear?
- Most fragrances listed here offer versatility, with fresh and spicy elements suitable for daytime and warmer, resinous or smoky notes that transition well into evening. However, scents with heavier amber, oud, or leather notes may feel more appropriate for cooler weather or evenings.
- Do these fragrances share the same longevity and projection as Stunningly Venice?
- Longevity and projection vary across these options due to differences in concentration and note composition. Fragrances with richer base notes like amber, incense, or oud generally last longer and project more, while lighter citrus and floral blends tend to be more subtle and shorter-lived.









