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The 12 Best Zara Perfume Dupes That Smell Like Luxury Fragrances and Last All Day—Starting at $25

From Baccarat Rouge to Le Labo, no one should be priced out of smelling this good.

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We’re kicking off this look into Zara perfume smell-alikes with a quick disclaimer: We’re not obsessed with dupes here at Cosmo. Sure, we love a budget-friendly alternative that captures the vibe of a luxe favorite—but let’s be honest, some scents are just too unique to truly replicate. Plus, the continued hype of dupe culture on social media has led to some pretty shaky comparisons that don’t always hold up.

That said, not everyone can justify spending $300 on a bottle of perfume—and smelling amazing doesn’t always have to come with a luxury price tag.

A sneak peek at some of our faves

When it comes to fragrance, weighing up the differences between scent notes helps us figure out whether a cheaper option really stacks up against the high-end version. And one brand that keeps coming up in these comparisons? Zara. The retailer heavyweight has earned serious praise for its well-crafted fragrances that don’t break the bank—even before people started drawing similarities to designer scents.

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So without further ado, below, we’re sharing some of Zara’s most buzzed-about fragrances. Some smell near-identical to their designer counterparts, while others only share some resemblance. But one thing is for sure: Each one channels the same essence and energy as your favorite luxury fragrances, without the eye-watering price tag.

P.S. We’ve based our price comparisons on the closest available sizes, but we’ve also included the cost of the smallest bottle of the high-end version, just in case you’re tempted to splurge.

Smells like: Dior Miss Dior

Zara Nude Bouquet

Nude Bouquet
Smells like: Dior Miss Dior

Zara Nude Bouquet

Peach, vanilla, musk, sandalwood, and bergamot make for Nude Bouquet, a white floral fragrance that brings warmth, sophistication, and freshness, in equal parts. Much like Dior’s Miss Dior, it’s soft, sweet, and just the right amount of powdery minus the hefty price tag.

Nude Bouquet, 3.4 oz.: $35.90

Dior Miss Dior, 1 oz.: $115

Smells like: Prada Paradoxe

Zara Vibrant Caramel

Vibrant Caramel
Smells like: Prada Paradoxe

Zara Vibrant Caramel

Can’t decide between Prada Paradoxe and Prada Paradoxe Intense? See: Vibrant Caramel, a more affordable option that sits somewhere between the two! It’s sweet and floral like its more pricey counterparts but with a little warmth and depth. Basically, it’s the best of both worlds.

Vibrant Caramel, 3.04 oz.: $25.90

Prada Paradoxe, 1 oz.: $110

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Smells like: Burberry Her

Zara Chaotic Berries

Chaotic Berries
Smells like: Burberry Her

Zara Chaotic Berries

Strawberry, maple syrup, and leather are the three notes that make up Chaotic Berries. And if you’re getting a whiff of Burberry Her, you’re not imagining things. It sits in the same sweet, fruity-gourmand neighborhood but with a darker, slightly edgier twist.

Chaotic Berries, 3.4 fl oz.: $34.90

Burberry Her, 1 oz.: $115

Smells like: Parfums de Marly Delina

Zara Fashionably London

Fashionably London
Smells like: Parfums de Marly Delina

Zara Fashionably London

Want to smell like an expensive bunch of roses from a flower market? Look no further! Fashionably London has a rosy, fruity-floral profile, similar to that of Parfums de Marly’s Delina. Zara’s version, however, is a little sweeter and softer but far less likely to make your bank account cry.

Fashionably London, 3.4 fl oz.: $59.90

Parfums de Marly Delina, 1 oz.: $250

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Smells like: Baccarat Rouge 540

Zara Red Temptation

Red Temptation
Smells like: Baccarat Rouge 540

Zara Red Temptation

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The frenzy over Baccarat Rouge 540 should be studied in the history books, and the hunt for an affordable alternative is next level. This is one of the most famous of the Zara comparisons, and as it shares notes of saffron, jasmine, and amberwood, it’s adding up. It doesn’t last quite as long as the luxury cousin, but you could buy 11 bottles for the price of one, so top-ups won’t be a problem.

Red Temptation, 1.7 oz.: $29.90

Baccarat Rouge, 1.2 oz.: $230

Smells like: Lancôme La Vie est Belle

Zara Red Vanilla

Red Vanilla
Smells like: Lancôme La Vie est Belle

Zara Red Vanilla

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If you want to smell like a fresh bouquet of spring flowers (I know I do), then Red Vanilla’s floral notes are sure to entice you. With a blend of peony, iris, tangerine, and sweet raspberry, this light fragrance echoes the cocktail of jasmine, patchouli, and orange blossom you’ll find in a spritz of Lancôme’s La Vie est Belle.

Red Vanilla, 3.04 oz.: $25.90

La Vie est Belle, 1 oz.: $95

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Smells like: Le Labo Santal 33

Zara Energetically New York

Energetically New York
Smells like: Le Labo Santal 33

Zara Energetically New York

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With Zara’s Energetically New York EDP, you’d be forgiven for thinking you’d spritzed Le Labo’s fan-favorite Santal 33. Both fragrances share enticing earthy accords, stirring up an aura of spicy cardamom, jasmine, and sandalwood.

Energetically New York, 3.4 oz.: $59.90

Santal 33, 1.7 oz.: $250

Smells like: Giorgio Armani My Way

Zara Sublime Epoque

Sublime Epoque
Smells like: Giorgio Armani My Way

Zara Sublime Epoque

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The girlies online are saying that this sexy floral scent smells exactly like Armani My Way, and we do not disagree. With shared notes of tuberose, jasmine, and cedar, any fans of the classic scent will love this.

Sublime Epoque, 2.7 oz.: $39.90

My Way, 1 oz.: $99

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Smells like: YSL Black Opium

Zara Gardenia

Gardenia
Smells like: YSL Black Opium

Zara Gardenia

This $26 eau de parfum is sultry and deep, sharing so much of what we love about YSL Black Opium. For that, you can thank notes of orange blossom and coffee, as well as sweet fruit accords. Gardenia is sweeter, but we honestly love both.

Gardenia, 3.04 oz.: $25.90

Black Opium, 1 oz.: $99

Smells like: Jo Malone London Wood Sage & Sea Salt

Zara Ebony Wood

Ebony Wood
Smells like: Jo Malone London Wood Sage & Sea Salt

Zara Ebony Wood

Credit: Zara

Aromatic and musky, Jo Malone London’s popular Wood Sage and Sea Salt was created to “bring the ocean closer to home.” But if a vacay to the seaside isn’t within your price range, opt for Zara’s Ebony Wood and feel transported with notes of grapefruit, cypress, and pink pepper.

Ebony Wood, 3.04 oz.: $59.90

Wood Sage and Sea Salt, 1 oz.: $95

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Smells like: Chanel Eau Tendre

Zara Applejuice

Applejuice
Smells like: Chanel Eau Tendre

Zara Applejuice

There’s some debate about which fruity and floral Chanel Chance iteration this smells like more. Some are convinced it’s just like Eau Fraîche, while others argue for Eau Tendre. The truth is it’s a lot like both, which makes sense as the two fragrances are reinventions of the original Chanel Chance. While Zara Applejuice shares jasmine and cedar with both, that grapefruit note aligns it more strongly with the Eau Tendre. And a quick FYI: Zara’s is an eau de toilette, so it’s not as strong as your typical eau de parfum.

Applejuice, 3.04 oz.: $25.90

Eau Tendre, 1.7 oz.: $154

Smells like: YSL Libre

Zara Golden Decade

Golden Decade
Smells like: YSL Libre

Zara Golden Decade

Credit: Courtesy of Brand

Sharing notes of mandarin, jasmine, orange, and lavender, fans swear this shares the elegant floral musk of YSL Libre. So if you’re partial to Libre, you’ll likely enjoy Golden Decade, too.

Golden Decade, 2.7 oz.: $39.90

Libre, 1 oz.: $110

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Elena Chabo
Former Beauty Writer

Elena Chabo is Cosmopolitan UK's former beauty writer, working on everything from buzzy celeb news and trending beauty, to sincere first-person reviews and engaging video content for social media. She also creates meatier features and expert-led how-to guides, for print and online. Her passion for Black beauty, textured hair, and the ways beauty interacts with culture, society, identity and relationships, quickly took over her writing career and led her into beauty journalism. Following an MA in Magazine Journalism in 2017, she cut her teeth across various roles at Stylist Magazine, before taking on a Digital Writer role at Good Housekeeping. It was here that beauty took centre stage and she launched and ran the site's first stand-alone beauty section. Remaining at Hearst, she joined the Cosmo beauty team in 2022. Find her on LinkedIn. 

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Lia Mappoura
Beauty Writer

Lia Mappoura (she/her) is the Beauty Writer at Cosmopolitan UK, with over four years of experience reporting across the brand's print, social, video and digital platforms. Lia covers everything from emerging trend analysis to viral celebrity hair and makeup moments, making her an expert at spotting the season’s next big beauty look (before it takes over social media feeds).

In 2025, she was named The Rising Media Star at the Love Perfume Awards with The Perfume Shop, recognised for her outstanding digital fragrance content and for building genuine authority within the space. She is passionate about challenging outdated beauty stereotypes, championing inclusive representation in beauty, and educating readers on the trends, products and conversations shaping the industry today. Follow her on Instagram or find her on LinkedIn

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