A beauty fan claims to have found the perfect solution for those who want to enjoy high-end perfumes without the hefty price tag. Debbie, who shares her budget-friendly finds on Instagram as @beauty_glow_girl, recently highlighted Zara's affordable alternatives to luxury fragrances. In the post, Debbie revealed that Zara's perfumes, such as Energetically New York, Gardenia, Ebony Wood and Red Vanilla, are similar to high-end brands like Le Labo, YSL, Jo Malone, Lancome and more - but at a fraction of the cost. The prices for Zara's perfumes range from £9.99 to £29.99, compared to the luxury brands which range from £55 to £234.
Debbie's post read: "Affordable Zara perfumes that smell like some of your luxury favourites…First up we have Energetically New York 100ml £29.99 which has been compared to Le Labo’s Santal 33 which is £234. "Gardenia which is £9.99 for 30ml compared to YSL Black Opium which is £95 for 50ml. Red Temptation is obviously popular as you can see from the empty tester. "This is £22.99 for 80ml and £12.99 for 30ml and has been compared to Maison Francis Baccarat Rouge 540 which is £245 for 70ml."Zara’s Ebony Wood is £29.99 and apparently smells just like Jo Malone’s London Wood Sage and Sea Salt which is £118. Zara’s Deep Garden is £11.99 and smells like 30ml Carolina Herrera Good Girl Eau de Parfum which is £55.
"Zara’s Red Vanilla £12.99 smells similar to La Vie Est Belle, which retails for £64. Zara’s Wonder Rose £9.99 is supposed to smell similar to Dior’s J’adore Eau de Toilette £72.". The post racked up likes and comments on Instagram, with shoppers praising the products and asking for more suggestions. Among the comments, one person said: "I love Red Temptation.". A second wrote: "Zara Red Temptation is better than the original!!! Zara [alternatives] are great." A third asked: "Out of M&S and Zara fragrances, which ones do you think have the best [alternatives]? Loved this reel as I LOVE fragrance.".
By opting for Zara's alternatives, shoppers could save themselves hundreds of pounds. For fans of Le Labo’s Santal 33 the high street retailer could save you around £204, while Lancome Le Vie est Belle enthusiasts could save approximately £49. Jo Malone fans could save themselves around £88 by choosing Zara's Ebony Wood. Those wanting to smell like Maison Francis Baccarat Rouge 540 while sticking to their budget could save around £232 by using Zara's Red Temptation.
Zara's extensive perfume collection is available online and in stores. You can browse the full range here. "This is £22.99 for 80ml and £12.99 for 30ml and has been compared to Maison Francis Baccarat Rouge 540 which is £245 for 70ml. "Zara’s Ebony Wood is £29.99 and apparently smells just like Jo Malone’s London Wood Sage and Sea Salt which is £118. Zara’s Deep Garden is £11.99 and smells like 30ml Carolina Herrera Good Girl Eau de Parfum which is £55.
