Is Zara Coconut Jasmine Sugar a dupe of Jean Paul Gaultier Gaultier Divine Elixir?
Gaultier Divine Elixir Parfum
| Parfum | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2025 | Year | 2026 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Coconut Jasmine Sugar EDP
Gaultier Divine Elixir and Zara Coconut Jasmine Sugar share a sweet, lactonic DNA, but the gap between them is wide. Divine Elixir is impressive perfumery: a dense, sophisticated blend of white florals and salted gourmand notes with real power and longevity, built for cold weather and formal evenings where you need the impact. Coconut Jasmine Sugar goes the casual, budget-friendly route for summer. It hits similar creamy notes, but the composition feels noticeably more synthetic, and it can veer into a polarising burnt-sugar smell. Performance is where the two really part ways: Divine Elixir lasts all night, while Coconut Jasmine Sugar fades within hours. Go premium if you want a signature signature scent. If you just need something fleeting and cheap for the beach, Coconut Jasmine Sugar will do.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
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- Gaultier Divine Elixir
- Coconut Jasmine Sugar
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Which Should You Buy?
- You want a long-lasting, high-projection signature scent.
- You prefer rich, sophisticated gourmand profiles.
- You need a reliable fragrance for formal evening events.
- You value premium ingredients and complex development.
- You want a casual, affordable scent for summer days.
- You prefer a lighter fragrance that does not overwhelm.
- You enjoy simple, coconut-forward tropical vibes.
- You prefer to reapply frequently throughout the day.
Divine Elixir is a show-stopping, creamy-sweet white floral with a salted gourmand twist that radiates confidence and seduction. It is unapologetically rich, perfect for cold nights and unforgettable entrances.
A divisive summer scent; some love its creamy, fresh coconut and vanilla, others detect synthetic notes or a weird burnt smell. Performance is generally disappointing, so don't expect it to stick around.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Its creamy-sweet, lush white florals and gourmand base shine in cooler weather, making it ideal for fall and winter. The rich, enveloping profile can overwhelm in heat but brings comfort and opulence in cold seasons.
Occasions
This is a bold, sensual statement best for date nights or formal events. Its intensity and sweetness are too commanding for office or sporty settings but add allure and glamour to evenings and special occasions.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its moderate projection and poor longevity make it suitable for casual wear and daily use without being overwhelming. The tropical, sweet, and white floral accords lean more towards relaxed settings than formal ones.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 3 of its 8 notes, including Salt, Jasmine, Vanilla
Adds coconut and musk, drops lemon and meringue
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