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12 best Zara perfume dupes that smell like luxury fragrances and last all day – starting at £9.99
From Baccarat Rouge to Le Labo and Byredo, no one should be priced out of smelling this good
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 favourite – 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 £245 on a bottle of Baccarat Rouge 540 – and smelling amazing doesn't always have to come with a luxury price tag.
A sneak peek at some of our faves
Just like comparing the ingredients in skincare products, when it comes to fragrance, we've got the benefit of weighing up the differences between scent notes; this 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 high street heavyweight has earned serious praise for its chic, well-crafted fragrances that don't break the bank – even before people started drawing similarities to designer scents!
So, without further ado, below, we've shared some of Zara’s most buzzed-about eau de parfums: some smell near-identical to their designer counterparts, while others share a strong resemblance. But one thing's for sure: each one channels the same essence and energy as your favourite 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.
Zara Nude Bouquet, 100ml
Zara Nude Bouquet, 100ml
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, 100ml: £19.99
Dior Miss Dior, 35ml: £82
Treat Yourself to Dior Miss Dior:
Zara Vibrant Caramel, 90ml
Zara Vibrant Caramel, 90ml
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 counterparts but with a little warmth and depth. Basically, it's the best of both worlds.
Vibrant Caramel, 90ml: £15.99
Prada Paradoxe, 50ml: £107
Treat Yourself to Prada Paradoxe:
Zara Chaotic Berries, 100ml
Zara Chaotic Berries, 100ml
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 neighbourhood, but with a darker, slightly edgier twist.
Chaotic Berries, 100ml: £19.99
Burberry Her, 50ml: £110
Treat Yourself to Burberry Her:
Zara Solar Mango, 50ml
Zara Solar Mango, 50ml
Ripe, juicy mango is the star of Zara's Solar Mango, backed by jasmine and creamy sandalwood for a warm, sun-soaked finish. If you're a fan of Vilhelm Parfumerie's Mango Skin, this is definitely one to try – it has that same fruity quality, just a little creamier, smoother and less complex.
Solar Mango, 50ml: £17.99
Vilhelm Parfumerie Mango Skin, 50ml: £145
Treat Yourself to Vilhelm Parfumerie Mango Skin:
Zara Fashionably London, 100ml
Zara Fashionably London, 100ml
Want to smell like an expensive bunch of roses from Columbia Road's 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, softer and far less likely to make your bank account cry.
Fashionably London, 100ml: £35.99
Parfums de Marly Delina, 75ml: £270
Treat Yourself to Parfums de Marly Delina:
Zara Red Temptation, 80ml
The frenzy over Baccarat Rouge 540 should be studied in the history books, and the hunt for an affordable alternative was next level. This is one of the most famous of the Zara comparisons, and sharing 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, 90ml: £22.99
Baccarat Rouge, 70ml: £265
Treat Yourself to Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540:
Zara Red Vanilla, 90ml
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, 90ml: £15.99
La Vie est Belle, 100ml: £125
Treat yourself to La Vie est Belle: From £67 for 30ml
Zara Sublime Epoque, 80ml
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, 80ml: £22.99
My Way, 30ml: £72.00
Treat yourself to Giorgio Armani My Way:
Zara Gardenia, 90ml
Zara Gardenia, 90ml
This £15.99, yes £15.99 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, 90ml: £15.99
Black Opium, 30ml: £72
Treat Yourself to YSL Black Opium:
Zara Ebony Wood, 100ml
Aromatic and musky, Jo Malone London's popular Wood Sage & 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, 100ml: £35.99
Wood Sage & Sea Salt, 100ml: £125
Treat yourself to Jo Malone London Wood Sage & Sea Salt:
Zara Applejuice, 30ml
Zara Applejuice, 30ml
There's some debate about which fruity and floral Chanel Chance iteration this smells more like. Some are convinced it's just like Eau Fraiche, while others argue for Eau Tendre. The truth is it's a lot like both, which makes sense as the two fragrances are both 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.
Applejuice, 30ml: £9.99
Eau Tendre, 100ml: £112
Treat Yourself to Chanel Chance Eau Tendre:
Zara Golden Decade, 80ml
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, 80ml: £22.99
Libre, 30ml: £75
Treat Yourself to YSL Libre:
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.
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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