Discovering a signature scent that embodies your personal style and character can be really satisfying - that is until you uncover the high price tag that most designer perfumes cost. Luckily, the best-smelling scents don't always mean having to break the bank. If you've been eyeing a high-end fragrance but you need to save money, or you simply love a good bargain, look no further than Zara's very own line of affordable perfumes!
We've put together a top 10 list of the best Zara perfume dupes that will help you smell great while allowing you to save precious pounds. Whether you're looking for a dupe for the famous £200+ Baccarat Rouge 540 perfume that's been blowing up on TikTok recently or Jo Malone's Ebony Wood - keep reading to find delicious new scents at a fraction of the price!
For those after a quick look, here is our Top 5:
For a more in-depth look at the comprehensive top 10 selection, make sure to read on to learn more about the different types of Zara perfume dupes available and understand how our ranking was determined.
This article's chosen EC site price listings are reflective of its publishing date.
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Name | Red Temptation | Gardenia | Ebony Wood | Pink Flambé | Apple Juice | Rose Gourmand | Rose Marshmallow Candy | Gourmand Addict | Amber Fusion | Cherry Smoothie |
Features | The Most Talked About Dupe of the High-End £320 Baccarat Rouge 540 Fragrance | An Impressive Fragrance Dupe of YSL's Classic Black Opium | The Perfect Autumn Fragrance Collaboration With Renowned British Perfumer Jo Malone | Smells as Expensive and Lasts Just as Long as Juicy Couture’s Viva la Juicy | A Blend of Feminine, Fresh and Fruity Notes, Comparable to Chanel’s Eau de Tendre | The Perfect Dupe for Two Luxury Fragrances That Smells Like Vanilla Heaven | A Dupe for by Killian’s Love, Don’t Be Shy That Some Users Say Smells Better Than the Real Thing! | A Bright and Fruity Fragrance That Will Last All Day | A Great Unisex Scent to Share With Your Boo Featuring a Musky Tone and Decent Depth | A Fruity, Mouth-Watering Scent, Almost Like Tom Ford’s Lost Cherry |
Price | £19.99 | £12.99 | £15.99 | £14.99 | £14.99 | £19.99 | £12.99 | £12.99 | £19.99 | £17.99 |
Dupe of | Baccarat Rouge 540 by Maison Francis Kurkdjian | YSL Black Opium | Jo Malone Wood Sage and Sea Salt cologne | Viva la Juicy Couture | Chanel Chance Eau Tendre | Mancera Paris Roses Vanille; Montale Paris Intense Cafe | by Killian's Love, Don't be Shy | Paco Rabanne Pure XS | Saharian Wind from Mancera | Tom Ford Lost Cherry |
Notes | Orange, amber, moss | Citrus blossom, coffee bean, vanilla | Pink peppercorn, clove, and ebony wood | Rose, jasmine, orchid, vanilla, wood, amber | Apple, grapefruit, orange, rose, violet, peony, jasmine, musk, sandalwood, cedar | Rose, vanilla, tonka | Marshmallow, blood orange, vanilla | Peach, blackcurrent, patchouli | Lily, dry amber, vanilla | Cherry, plum, almond, black vanilla, tonka bean |
Characteristic | Sweet-woody | Fresh and citrusy with hints of warm spice | Woody with a hint of sweetness | Seductive, fun, boldly feminine | Feminine, light, fresh | Feminine, sweet, flirty, empowering | Sweet, comforting | Young, uplifting, sweet | Masculine, musky | Fun and cheerful |
Perfume Type | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
Best For | Date nights, evenings or nights out | Autumn to winter, evenings or nights out | Autumn to winter, date night, evening or nights out | Summer-spring time, date night, evening or nights out | Summer-spring, daytime, everyday | Autumn and winter seasons, day to night, dates | Autumn to winter, everyday, day to night | Autumn to winter, parties, days or nights out | Unisex, all year round, all-day | Everyday |
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Luckily for those who enjoy frugal shopping, the world of cosmetics is full of comparable dupes. From iconic makeup must-haves to world-famous fragrances, some brands will release dupes, copies, or close matches of their products to make them more accessible and cost-friendly for consumers. Some of them are so alike that you'd struggle to tell them apart!
Whether deliberately or coincidentally, high-street brands like Zara are known for manufacturing perfume dupes that are less expensive than their designer versions. This is perfect if you're on a budget or are looking for a cheaper equivalent that you can use every day so that you can save the luxury one for special occasions.
If you're in the market for vegan perfumes, we have an article for that too!
If you don't have a designer perfume in mind and are on the market for a new, affordable favourite, it's worth learning about perfume notes to ensure you can find a scent you like. Notes in perfumery are used to define the aromas that you smell, which often describe the fragrance's character.
Top notes are the first scent that you can detect upon spraying, which is often herby or citrusy scents such as bergamot, lemon or orange, or florals like rose orchid, lily, and peony. Heart notes are the "heart" of the fragrance and have full-bodied, aromatic notes. Think fruity notes like peach or floral scents like jasmine or spices such as clove and pink peppercorn.
Base notes are rich and long-lasting. They add depth to lighter notes which together make up the fragrance's overall character. Common base notes are musky and woody and may include scents like patchouli, vanilla, or amber. Learning about a perfume's character can help you decide on a scent that suits you. This is especially handy if you're shopping online, buying a gift, or narrowing down options to sample in-store.
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When shopping for a perfume, it's also important to consider the occasion and the season you're planning to wear it. Generally, heavy, musky, and woody notes such as amber, patchouli, and tonka bean are better suited for evening wear during autumn and winter, and for more glamorous, festive, or formal events.
Spring to summer is the best time to go for fresh, citrusy, fruity, and floral scents, as these are perfect for an invigorating mood booster during warmer months. These notes are also good options for an everyday perfume that you can wear to work, school or simply just for running errands.
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When shopping for perfumes, you will come across two general types: Eau de Parfum and Eau de Toilette. The main difference between the two is their concentration of fragrance oil. Eau de Toilette contains between 8 to 10%, whereas Eau de Parfum contains around 10 to 15%. This difference sets them apart in terms of intensity and longevity.
Since Eau de Parfum has a higher percentage of fragrance oils, the scent they project is more intense and will last longer, typically between 4 to 6 hours. Eau de Toilette has fewer fragrance oils, so they are of a light to moderate intensity, with a longevity of only 2 to 4 hours. If you want a strong scent that will last all day, go for an Eau de Parfum, but if you want something light and subtle, pick an Eau de Toilette.
This ranking has been compiled by the writing team at mybest UK via careful evaluation of the points made in the buying guide and thorough research of each product and comparing multiple verified customer reviews across the EC sites used.
80 ml
£19.99
Dupe of | Baccarat Rouge 540 by Maison Francis Kurkdjian |
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Notes | Orange, amber, moss |
Characteristic | Sweet-woody |
Perfume Type | Eau de Parfum |
Best For | Date nights, evenings or nights out |
90 ml
£12.99
Dupe of | YSL Black Opium |
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Notes | Citrus blossom, coffee bean, vanilla |
Characteristic | Fresh and citrusy with hints of warm spice |
Perfume Type | Eau de Parfum |
Best For | Autumn to winter, evenings or nights out |
40 ml
£15.99
Dupe of | Jo Malone Wood Sage and Sea Salt cologne |
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Notes | Pink peppercorn, clove, and ebony wood |
Characteristic | Woody with a hint of sweetness |
Perfume Type | Eau de Parfum |
Best For | Autumn to winter, date night, evening or nights out |
180 ml
£14.99
Dupe of | Viva la Juicy Couture |
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Notes | Rose, jasmine, orchid, vanilla, wood, amber |
Characteristic | Seductive, fun, boldly feminine |
Perfume Type | Eau de Toilette |
Best For | Summer-spring time, date night, evening or nights out |
180 ml
£14.99
Dupe of | Chanel Chance Eau Tendre |
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Notes | Apple, grapefruit, orange, rose, violet, peony, jasmine, musk, sandalwood, cedar |
Characteristic | Feminine, light, fresh |
Perfume Type | Eau de Toilette |
Best For | Summer-spring, daytime, everyday |
80 ml
£19.99
Dupe of | Mancera Paris Roses Vanille; Montale Paris Intense Cafe |
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Notes | Rose, vanilla, tonka |
Characteristic | Feminine, sweet, flirty, empowering |
Perfume Type | Eau de Parfum |
Best For | Autumn and winter seasons, day to night, dates |
40 ml
£12.99
Dupe of | by Killian's Love, Don't be Shy |
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Notes | Marshmallow, blood orange, vanilla |
Characteristic | Sweet, comforting |
Perfume Type | Eau de Toilette |
Best For | Autumn to winter, everyday, day to night |
90 ml
£12.99
Dupe of | Paco Rabanne Pure XS |
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Notes | Peach, blackcurrent, patchouli |
Characteristic | Young, uplifting, sweet |
Perfume Type | Eau de Toilette |
Best For | Autumn to winter, parties, days or nights out |
80 ml
£19.99
Dupe of | Saharian Wind from Mancera |
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Notes | Lily, dry amber, vanilla |
Characteristic | Masculine, musky |
Perfume Type | Eau de Parfum |
Best For | Unisex, all year round, all-day |
100 ml
£17.99
Dupe of | Tom Ford Lost Cherry |
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Notes | Cherry, plum, almond, black vanilla, tonka bean |
Characteristic | Fun and cheerful |
Perfume Type | Eau de Parfum |
Best For | Everyday |
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