These Zara perfumes smell like your designer favourites, only they're only £12.99 (2023)

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No, this is not an exercise. YSL's Black Opium, a fragrance we all know and love, has found its match with Zara's Gardenia at £12.99. At the heart of these scents are notes of orange blossom and black coffee, with base notes of vanilla to soften the touch. The result? A sweet and spicy fragrance that is addictive in the truest sense of the word. Buy Zara's amazing Dupe Gardenia, orBlack Opium for £72.

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Light, fruity and delicate are the most appropriate words to describe Chanel Chance along with its high street counterpart; Zara apple juice. The scents intertwine notes of grapefruit, jasmine and musk to create a delicate and romantic scent. Buy the street version from Zara for £17.99 orTender Eau de Chanel Precio 67€.

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Both Lancôme's La Vie Est Belle and Zara's Red Vanilla evoke fresh bouquets on a warm spring day. Though less than half the price, Red Vanilla holds its own against its high-end equivalent, with floral notes of peony and iris, spicy mandarin orange and sweet raspberry. Buy the street version for £12.99 or theLancôme Life is Beautiful for £66.40.

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If you want to smell expensive on a tight budget, look no further than Zara's Red Temptation, which is nearly perfect for Maison Francis Baccarat Rouge. With top notes of sensual jasmine and intense saffron, and middle notes of amber and moss, these two fragrances are virtually indistinguishable. Grab Zara's Red Temptation for £19.99 or theMaison Francis Baccarat Rouge por £215.

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Zara's Waterlily Tea Dress, with notes of bergamot green and mint, is nearly identical to Byredo's internet sensation, Gypsy Water. Both perfumes combine citrus and woody notes, resulting in an enchanting aroma that is the definition ofaGirl. Buy the £15.99 version from Zara or theOriginal Byredo Gypsy Water for £130.

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Created as part of Zara's Emotions collection in collaboration with none other than Jo Malone, it's no surprise that Ebony Wood is nearly identical to one of the perfumer's coveted fragrances. Similar to Ebony Wood, Wood Sage & Sea Salt by Jo Malone reveals notes of ebony, salt and clove. Buy Ebony Wood for £25.99 orWood sage and sea salt for £78.

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We can't think of a better scent to bring home this cozy season than a woody scent reminiscent of an evening by the fire with a relaxing crackle in the background. This is exactly what Maison Margiela's famous By The Fireplace perfume achieves so perfectly that we were surprised to find a similar olfactory experience in Zara's Bohemian Oud. Buy Bohemian Oud for £19.99 or the originalFireplace for £49.

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It's hard to forget the phenomenon that was Lady Million by Paco Rabanne, the fragrance created for the femme fatale, which evokes notes of honey and patchouli, neroli and bitter orange. Equally enticing is Zara's Woman Gold, which combines spicy and floral notes, resulting in an irresistible scent for just £12.99. Buy Woman Gold from Zara orLady Million por £ 71.

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Viktor & Rolf's Flowerbomb is another absolute favourite, so we're delighted to find Zara's stunning Dupe Oriental. Like Flowerbomb, Oriental features top notes of bergamot and freesia, with vanilla forming the core of this fragrance and base notes of patchouli that linger long after the first spritz. Buy Oriental for £12.99 and upFlowerbomb original de Viktor & Rolf por £ 83.

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If you like the warm, silky, earthy white rose of Floris, you'll be happy to know that your tastes match those of the late Queen Elizabeth II. While rumored to be her signature scent, it can set you back £80. But smelling like royalty doesn't have to break your purse.Zaras Kashmir Pink, €17.99, characterized by notes of lotus flower, peach and white musk, is an affordable alternative.

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Zara's Enchanting FragranceOrchids, £12.99, is packed with fresh, fruity notes of rose, lily-of-the-valley and peach. It's musky, woody and warm, and it's very similar to Victoria's Secret Bombshell. Both are as uncompromisingly feminine and bright as each other.