I Always Get Compliments on Zara Perfumes—These 16 Could Easily Pass for Designer

According to TikTok, Golden Decade is a very close match for YSL's Libre, which both have jasmine, orange blossom and lavender as their notes. YSL's has better staying power but Zara's version is a very affordable version if you know you like the scent already.

A perfume I always get complimented on is Zara's Ebony Wood, and it smells so similar to Wood Sage & Sea Salt by Jo Malone London. In fact, Ebony Wood is part of Zara's collection with Jo Malone CBE herself, so you know it's going to be good. I would say that the Zara perfume is a little richer, whilst the Jo Malone scent has fresher notes of sea salt and sage, which is why I like to wear the Jo Malone London fragrance in the day, and layer with Ebony Wood for the evening.

Everyone loves Le Labo Santal 33, but the price tag? Not so much. This smooth sandalwood scent has become hugely popular—almost synonymous with some parts of New York, in fact—and Energetically New York smells very, very similar, with sandalwood, jasmine and cardamom.

If you love Prada Paradoxe, then you'll really like Zara's Vibrant Caramel scent, which smells very similar. Like Prada's this one is sweet and good enough to eat with a citrus opening that dries down into an addictive vanilla and praline base. It's a very close match for Prada's now iconic scent.

According to the internet, Zara's Sublime Epoque is an exact dupe for Armani's popular fragrance, My Way. Both perfumes contain notes of sweet jasmine and floral tuberose, with warm vanilla and cedar at the base. Zara's perfume also contains hints of orange blossom for a fresh, citrusy element.

Possibly one of the best dupes I have ever come across is Zara's Red Temptation Parfum. This fragrance smells so much like the famous Baccarat Rouge 540, with notes of creamy praline, musky amber and sensual jasmine. I'm not lying when I say I always get complimented on this scent. It's worth noting that the Zara one doesn't last as long, but the slim bottle means that it's easy to throw in your bag to top-up throughout the day.

Daisy by Marc Jacobs was one of the first perfumes I ever owned, and smelling Apple Juice from Zara has me feeling so nostalgic. It's just as floral and fruity, with notes of apple, orange and grapefruit combined with rose, jasmine, violet and peony. Both fragrances finish with hints of sandalwood, making wearing them feel like a warm hug.

Everyone knows and loves the Miss Dior fragrances, and it looks as if Zara has created its own version for a fraction of the price. Nude Bouquet contains sweet cherry, peony and vanilla, making it a perfect option for spring and summer.

To me, there's nothing quite as delicious as the smell of fresh cherries, and Zara's alternative to Tom Ford's Lost Cherry smells almost good enough to eat. Both fragrances combine sweet and sour notes of cherry and plum with creamy, woody almond. Zara's fragrance also contains a hint of vanilla, giving it a noticeable warmth.

Byredo's Gypsy Water is such a beautiful, fresh scent with notes of lemon, pine needle and sandalwood, and Zara's Waterlily Tea Dress is a great alternative. It is also a super fresh, invigorating fragrance with hints of zesty bergamot and refreshing mint.

Not only do these both have very similar names, but the Zara one is a close match for Dior's much-loved Dior Hypnotic Poison. Zara's take is drenched with golden vanilla bourbon that envelopes you in a gourmand cloud with apricot blossom and jasmine that lasts really well. Expect compliments whenever you wear this one.

Tom Ford's Neroli Portofino is a favourite among many. But the price tag? Not so much. A close match is Zara's Amalfi Sunray, which has very similar notes of zesty bergamot and mandarin, with a twist of orange blossom and musk that will transport you straight to the Amalfi coastline.

The whole Who What Wear UK team loves Parfums de Marly's Delina scent, and Zara's Fashionably London perfume has lots of similar notes. They are both rose fragrances with fresh hints of bergamot and warm musk at the base, making both scents perfect for all year round.

If you like Carolina Herrera's Good Girl fragrance, then according to TikTok you will love this Zara perfume. Both scents feature notes of tuberose and tonka bean for a truly intoxicating finish.

Part of Jo Malone CBE's collection for Zara, Fleur D'oranger smells very much like Jo Malone London's iconic Orange Blossom cologne. Think soft creamy florals with a twist of clementine—it's the ultimate floral scent.

YSL's Black Opium has been in my collection for as long as I can remember. It's such an intoxicating scent, and Zara's Gardenia fragrance contains all of the same key notes such as orange blossom and coffee. What's not to like?

This floral scent has a delicate base of vetiver and frankincense.

Hints of cashmere wood and black vanilla make this such a sensual scent.

If you like a warm, woody scent, this is for you.

With sweet notes of marshmallow, you'll want to spritz this again and again.

This delicate fragrance is great for every day, with notes of vanilla, rose and peony.

Another uplifting every day option with hints of kiwi, magnolia and cedar.