Still searching for your signature scent? If you avoid the high street when looking for perfume, you might be missing a trick.
Zara is known for its super stylish clothing, shoes and accessories, but its beauty section is just as good (check out our primer on everything you need to know about Zara Beauty here).
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The brand’s perfumes have been around for a while now, but they’ve been getting more attention lately thanks to TikTok. In fact, videos about the range have 44.7 million views at the time of writing. But why?
While fashion and make up dupes aren’t hard to find, dupes for luxury perfumes can be quite a challenge and we all know how expensive a good bottle of perfume can be.
However many Zara’s perfumes have caught the attention of a few beauty aficionados lately as they’re said to be incredibly similar to designer scents.
Not only that, but some Zara scents released last year were also made in collaboration with world-renowned perfumer Jo Malone.
If you’re not sure what to get, here’s a quick list of the best Zara perfumes for women (and which luxury fragrances they’re dupes for). Who needs to shell out hundreds on smelling good?
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Zara Oriental EDP
£12.99 – buy now
TikTokers have identified a similarity between Zara’s Oriental and Viktor & Rolfe’s iconic Flowerbomb perfume.
As someone who wore it for years, I’m so excited there’s a more affordable alternative.
Zara Rose Gourmand EDP
£10.99 – buy now
Next up, we have Rose Gourmand. This spicy fragrance is said to be similar to Montale’s Intense Cafe.
Zara Red Vanilla EDP
£7.99 – buy now
Zara’s Red Vanilla is said to be similar to Lancome’s La Vie Est Belle, which will set you back £57 for 30ml. This high street version comes in at just £7.99.
Zara Applejuice EDP
£12.99 – buy now
One TikToker claims that Zara’s fresh Applejuice fragrance smells ‘exactly’ like Chanel’s Chance.
Zara Black Amber EDP
£12.99 – buy now
If you’re looking for something that’s feminine, fruity and sunny, this one’s for you. It’s said to be a dupe for Dolce & Gabbana’s The One.
Zara Ebony Wood EDP
£12.99 – buy now
One of the perfumes crafted by Jo Malone, this scent is meant to encapsulate ‘the moment of freedom and carefree adventures that are about to begin.’
It’s also very similar to Jo Malone’s Wood Sage and Sea Salt fragrance.
Zara Gourmand Addict EDP
£12.99 – buy now
Citrus, floral and woody notes are what make up this perfume that’s believed to be a good alternative to Paco Rabanne’s Olympea.
Zara Nude Bouquet EDP
£17.99 – buy now
In the mood to spritz on a scent that’s floral but also fruity? This one, which is said to be a cheaper alternative to Dior’s Blooming Bouquet, has notes of cherry, peony and vanilla that fits the bill.
Zara Red Temptation EDP
£17.99 – buy now
Maison Francis Kurkdjian’s Baccarat Rouge 540 is the perfume of the moment, and Zara’s Red Temptation is similar with notes of orange, amber and evernyl.
Zara Violet Blossom EDP
£14.99 – buy now
This one’s said to be a good dupe for Thiery Mugler’s Alien. If you like your scent to be delicate and sweet — notes of magnolia, almond, and vanilla — you’re gonna like this.
Zara Waterlily Tea Dress EDP
£19.99 – buy now
Another one of Jo Malone’s creations for Zara, this scent has notes of vert de bergamot, spearmint, and musk. It’s believed to be a good dupe for Byredo’s Gypsy Water.
Zara Gardenia EDP
£12.99 – buy now
Gardenia is another of Zara’s best sellers, with notes of orange blossom coffee, peach and raspberry.
This one is said to be similar to YSL’s Black Opium.
Zara Woman Gold EDP
£12.99 – buy now
Zara’s Woman Gold is said to be a dupe for Paco Rabanne’s Lady Million, with the same notes of honey, jasmine and gardenia.
Zara Orchid EDP
£12.99 – buy now
Said to be a dupe for Victoria’s Secret Bombshell, Zara’s Orchid is a fruity fragrance with notes of peach and apple.
It’s balanced out by notes of musk, wood and amber, as well as floral notes of rose and lily of the valley.
