After falling head over heels for "Amore Caffè | Mancera," I still wanted to look for an alternative for a budget. "Caffé Latte | Khadlaj / خدلج" is not an alternative for me and rather a nose-scruncher. Could "Tiramisu Coco | Zimaya" be an alternative or, as the fragrance pyramid suggests, a dupe? At first, I would say no, but the longer you wait, the more Amore Caffè becomes recognizable again.
But in detail: "Tiramisu Coco | Zimaya" starts with a strong and realistic amaretto note. I also smell a dark chocolate note - perhaps from the coffee, but I can't identify it clearly. The amaretto lasts for about 10 minutes and then gives way to pastry and vanilla. These also smell very edible, but still more synthetic than in "Amore Caffè | Mancera." A spicy note lingers, and even now the coffee can be recognized. In the drydown, you mainly get vanilla and a light coffee note.
Overall, "Tiramisu Coco | Zimaya" is darker, more amaretto-heavy, and there is also a chocolate note that is not present in "Amore Caffè | Mancera." At first, I would have said that the fragrances only go in the same direction, but the longer you wait, the more they resemble each other. I also have a sample of "Caffé Latte | Khadlaj / خدلج" at home and must say in comparison that I see it as neither an alternative to Amore Caffè nor to "Tiramisu Coco | Zimaya."
The longevity and sillage are significantly weaker in comparison. With 3 sprays on the wrist, the scent is only close to the skin and weak after 3 hours.
Conclusion: "Tiramisu Coco | Zimaya" is certainly an affordable alternative, even a dupe in the drydown of the fragrance, to "Amore Caffè | Mancera," but I will stick with the OG.
Tivellon 3 months ago