The Last Spritz

Popular fragrances

Score
79/100

Zara

Applejuice EDT

2012

Apple, grapefruit, and jasmine — the cult Zara dupe that lands scarily close to Chance Eau Tendre once it settles.

Applejuice
fresh
fruity
citrus

The take

What works

  • The famous Zara Eau Tendre dupe — a huge cult following
  • Bright apple-grapefruit opening that dries down close to the Chanel
  • Comes in a refillable bottle

Trade-offs

  • A little chemical in the first few minutes before it settles
  • Light EDT performance — this one's a spray-and-reapply

Notes

Top

Mid

Base

Performance

Longevity
2–4 hours
Projection
Within a foot
Sillage
Close trail

When to wear

Spring95%
Summer97%
Fall15%
Winter7%
Day100%
Night9%

Occasions

CasualOfficeBeach

Gender

Leans feminine

Featured in

Earned a spot in 1 of our editorial picks

Smells like

Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Applejuice a good Chance Eau Tendre dupe?

77% similarity to Chanel Chance Eau Tendre in our database — a real match, not just shared notes. At $30–$45 vs Chanel's $100–$160, it's one of the closer budget interpretations of that DNA.

What does Applejuice smell similar to?

Closest matches in our database: Fine'ry Flower Bed (78%), Marc Jacobs Marc Jacobs Daisy (74%), Chanel Chance Eau Tendre EDP (71%). Close siblings — adjacent compositions in the same family.

How long does Applejuice last?

2–4 hours on most skin (moderate longevity at 31/100) with moderate projection.

When should you wear Applejuice?

Strongest in summer and spring, daytime-leaning. Suited to casual, office, beach.

Is Applejuice worth it?

At $30–$45, fine — with caveats. The famous Zara Eau Tendre dupe — a huge cult following. Bright apple-grapefruit opening that dries down close to the Chanel.