Wondering which designer perfume Zara’s Gardenia scent smells like? In case you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll know that Zara’s perfumes are seriously good. They smell delicious in their own rite, but they’re also known to be dupes for some of the world’s biggest and best designer fragrances like Chanel’s Chance, Tom Ford’s Lost Cherry and Maison Francis Kurkdjian’s Baccarat Rouge 540.

Among their impressive collection of scents is Gardenia. The affordable perfume starts at just £8.99 for 30ml and comes in a minimalist bottle that’s perfect for those who love to display and collect scents. The delicious scent has notes of coffee, orange blossom, peach and raspberry, which work to create a fruity and floral scent that might smell familiar.

So let’s take a closer look at which designer perfume Zara’s Gardenia smells like. Next, find out which Zara perfume smells just like Ariana Grande’s Cloud and check our best picks for Zara’s baby perfume. 

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What is Zara Gardenia a dupe for?

Zara’s Gardenia EDP is a great dupe for YSL Black Opium, offering an affordable alternative to the luxury scent. Both perfumes share notes of orange blossom, coffee and vanilla, which explains why the two are often likened to each other. YSL’s Black Opium will set you back £52 for 30ml, whereas Zara’s Gardenia costs just £8.99 for the same amount.

The Original: Black Opium, now £52, YSL 

Black Opium Eau De Parfum 30ml, now £52, YSL at LookFantastic – buy now

Black Opium EDP launched in 2014 and was created by perfumers Nathalie Lorson, Marie Salamagne, Olivier Cresp and Honorine Blanc for YSL. It’s a warm, sweet and vanilla-scented fragrance that suits evening wear.

Size and prices

30ml (now £52 at LookFantastic)

50ml (now £73.60 at LookFantastic)

90ml (now £100 at LookFantastic)

150ml (now £124 at LookFantastic)

Scent

Black Opium has top notes of pear, pink pepper and orange blossom; middle notes of coffee, jasmine, bitter almond and liquorice and base notes of vanilla, patchouli, cashmere wood and cedar.

The Dupe: Gardenia, £8.99, Zara 

Gardenia 30ml, £8.99, Zara – buy now

Zara’s Gardenia perfume shares some identical notes to Black Opium, making the two really similar. As always, the cheaper scent might need a few more spritzes throughout the day to hold as much lasting power as the original. For just £8.99, it’s worth it.

Size and prices

30ml (£8.99 at Zara)

90ml (£12.99 at Zara)

180ml (£17.99 at Zara)

Scent

Zara Gardenia has notes of orange blossom, coffee, peach and raspberry, creating a warm, vanilla scent that’s similar to Black Opium.

Is Zara Gardenia worth it?

Yes, Zara’s Gardenia EDP is definitely worth a try. While it’s similar to Black Opium, it brings its own unique charm to the table. It’s a little less complex than the original, but if you’re looking for an affordable scent, it’s worth trying.