I Tested 19 Zara Perfume Dupes — And You Won’t Believe How Similar They Smell To These Designer Scents

Sweet praline, soft jasmine and sumptuous sandalwood take centre stage in Zara's delightful Fields At Nightfall, which is a focus scent for the brand this season. One of Zara's bestselling fragrances, many have likened it to the ever alluring Zadig & Voltaire This is Her! which is also loaded with an intoxicating blend of jasmine and sandalwood. Utterly elegant. Shop Zara's much loved scent below, or Zadig & Voltaire This is Her! for £77.

Scents don't get much more holiday ready than Sol de Janeiro's iconic Brazilian Crush Cheirosa '62. The heady blend of pistachio and almond meshes beautifully with jasmine blossom and rich, salted caramel accords. It's no wonder then, Zara found itself inspired - notes in the (now viral) Moonlight also include pistachio and blossom. While there are several Sol de Janeiro dupes on the high street, we're inclined to cite this one as the best. High praise indeed. Shop Zara Moonlight here or the original Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Crush Cheirosa '62 for £18.

If you want to smell expensive on a budget, look no further than Zara's Red Temptation, which is a near-perfect dupe for the Maison Francis Baccarat Rouge. With corresponding top notes of sensual jasmine and rich saffron, and middle notes of amber and moss, these two scents are practically indistinguishable. There are a few Baccarat Rouge dupes on the high street to choose from. However, you can grab Zara's £22.99 Red Temptation or the Maison Francis Baccarat Rouge for £245.

In fact, when beauty writer Georgia Scott, put it to the test, she noted: 'Much like the rest of us, I wanted to try out the viral dupe of the Baccarat Rouge fragrance from Maison Francis Kurkdijan - Red Temptation from Zara has been spotted all over TikTok for giving the £235 fragrance some tough competition. If you love an intense, oud-y scent - I'd definitely recommend this fragrance. To top it off, it lasts on your skin and clothing for hours and I have to say, I'm always guaranteed to receive compliments whenever I wear it - need we say more?'

Zara’s Sand Desert At Sunset isn’t to be sniffed at – if you’ll pardon the pun. It’s a fragrance with depth thanks to tobacco and tonka bean, and keen noses will instantly recognise its similarity to Granado’s Tonka, £49.30. A little goes a long way, and it sits on the skin beautifully.

On the fragrance, Rachael Martin, Grazia Beauty Editor, says: 'Zara's Desert at Sunset was all over my TikTok so consider me intrigued. If you love an intense, summer time ready scent then this one is likely to reel in the compliments.'

Nope, this is not a drill. YSL's Black Opium - a scent we all know and love - has met its match with Zara's £15.99 Gardenia. Lying at the heart of these perfumes are notes of orange blossom and black coffee, with base notes of vanilla to take the edge off. The result? A sweet/spicy fragrance that is addictive, in every sense of the word. Shop Zara's incredible dupe Gardenia, or Black Opium for £76.

Light, fruity and delicate are the most fitting words to describe Chanel Chance along with its high street counterpart: Zara Applejuice. The fragrances intertwine notes of grapefruit, jasmine and musk, to create a romantic and tender fragrance. Shop Zara's £8.99 high street version or Chanel's Eau Tendre priced at £73.

Both Lancôme's La Vie Est Belle and Zara's Red Vanilla are reminiscent of fresh bouquets on a warm spring day. Although less than half the price, Red Vanilla holds its own against the high-end equivalent, with floral notes of peony and iris, tangy tangerine and sweet raspberry. Shop the high street £15.99 version or the Lancôme La Vie Est Belle for £66.50.

Few fragrances are as recognisable as the iconic YSL packaging and if you love a warm, rich, strong and intense scent - YSL's Libre Intense, £105 is the perfume for you. Libre Intense blends together warm vanilla with floral an woody notes combined with notes of vetiver and lavender. At just £17.99 - Zara's Golden Decade mimics this designer favourite with its warm and seductive scent. Similar to Libre, Golden Decade is made with floral tones like jasmine and lavender to add to the addictive, sensual scent.

Miss Dior is one of those instantly recognisable fragrances; the floral scent is both fresh and sensual, much like Zara's £19.99 Nude Bouquet. Zara's Miss Dior dupe contains notes of cherry, peony and vanilla, to produce an almost-identical vibrant and powdery fragrance which leaves a mark. Shop the Zara dupe, or the original Miss Dior for £143.20

Flowerbomb by Viktor & Rolf is another all-time favourite, so we were delighted to come across Zara's impressive dupe, Oriental. Like Flowerbomb, Oriental features top notes of bergamot and freesia, with vanilla lying at the core of this fragrance, and base notes of patchouli lingering long after that first spritz. Pick up Oriental for £12.99 or the original Flowerbomb by Viktor & Rolf for £76.

Zara's charming fragrance Orchid, £15.99, is loaded with fresh and fruity notes of rose, lily of the valley and peach. It's musky, woody and warm, and bears a close resemblance to Victoria's Secret Bombshell for £59. Both are as unapologetically feminine and bright as each other.

Zara's Memorable Aura has been making the rounds on TikTok for its shocking similarities to the classic Mugler Alien Goddess (the original, not the Intense). Once they both dry down, they smell identical. As well as this, both have gorgeous notes of vanilla and jasmine. Shop Zara's spot-on dupe, or Alien Goddess for £76.

Sharing notes of vert de bergamot and spearmint, Zara's Waterlily Tea Dress is almost identical to the internet sensation that is Byredo's Gypsy Water. Both fragrances combine citrus and woody notes, resulting in an enchanting scent that is the definition of that girl. Shop Zara's £15.99 version or the original Byredo Gypsy Water for £135.

Killian’s Angels’ Share, £168 is well known for its stand-out fragrance. Expect a heady blend of cognac, hazelnut and oakwood. And good news, as TikTokers have described Zara’s Nocturnal Life as a ‘sweeter version’ of Killian’s offering – it contains cinnamon, incense and juniper berry.

We can't think of a better scent to wear this cosy season than a woody fragrance, reminiscent of a night by the fire with a lulling crackle in the background. That's exactly what Maison Margiela's famed perfume, By The Fireplace so perfectly achieves, so we were stunned to find a similar olfactory experience in Zara's Bohemian Oud. Shop Bohemian Oud for £22.99, or the original By The Fireplace for £51.

It's hard to forget the phenomenon that was Paco Rabanne's Lady Million, the scent created for the femme-fatale evoking notes of honey and patchouli, neroli and bitter orange. Similarly seductive is Zara's Woman Gold, combining spicy and floral notes resulting in an irresistible scent for just £12.99. Shop Zara's Woman Gold or Lady Million for £71.

Zara don't just offer excellent perfume alternatives for women, oh no - the brand also ventured into men's scents too. The Vetiver Pamplemousse fragrance from Zara is often mistaken for the fresh yet deep notes of Tom Ford's Grey Vetiver - the designer counterpart of which often retails for over £100. Plus, this fragrance is a little bit of a complicated one, starting with a strong bright citrus scent and fading to a woody base.

Jo Malone fragrances are notorious, but also are notoriously expensive. Its signature Wood Sage & Sea Salt perfume (albeit a solid favourite of mine) tends to be priced at around £120 for 100ml. However, if you're wanting to save yourself some money, the Zara alternative Ebony Wood goes for just £30. With notes of grapefruit, cypress and pink pepper, you might not even notice a difference between the two, either.

Le Labo Santal 33 is a cult fragrance from the brand, and has somewhat become that represents parts of New York. When we tell you that Zara Energetically New York smells insanely similar, we mean it. With notes of spicy cardamon, jasmine and sandalwood, and it's part of the collection the high street brand did with Jo Malone CBE - you know it's going to be good.