Looking for the best Zara perfumes for men? Thats exactly what Ive been doing and Ive found some incredible scents for you to add to your (or your partners) bathroom cabinet. Zara is best known for its fashion-forward clothing, but their ever-expanding fragrance line is something both women and men love. With over 50 masculine fragrances, the quality is too good for its affordable price points (but dont tell Zara that).
Their scents are considered to be excellent dupes for famous designer fragrances, but at a much smaller cost. Rather than paying nearly 100 for a cologne, you can expect to pay just 12.99 and get a similar scent to one of your favourite luxury perfumes. Perfume is a very personal thing, and our choice of fragrance can say a lot about how we feel. Personally, I have different perfume preferences for different moods. Sometimes, I also enjoy wearing fragrances designed for men.
Although the brands perfumes have been around for quite some time, they have gained increased attention recently, with over 6.2billion views on TikTok at the time of writing and countless videos raving about them. As well as the womens fragrances, many of the mens colognes are dupes for luxury scents. Zaras Universal Oud is basically the same as one of the worlds best mens fragrances, Tom Fords Oud Wood.
I visited the Oxford Street Zara store recently to do some research and I found a number of Zaras best perfumes for men. The brand does have a habit of discontinuing some fragrances, so if you find one you like, I recommend getting a few bottles too!
If you love these, you might be interested in our edit of the best mens fragrances, or if youre looking for a perfume to buy for a woman in your life, check out our edit of the best Zara perfumes for women. Fans of Zara might also be interested in what circles, triangles and squares on Zara labels mean.
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Zara perfume prices
Zaras perfumes for men vary from roughly 12.99 for 100ml for fragrances like Gold, Silver, Seoul, London Savile Row Mayfair, Florence, Lisboa and 800 Black. The prices rise for perfumes including Oud Vibrant Leather (15.99 for 100ml), Night Pour Homme II Sport and Tobacco Collection (both 17.99 for 100ml), and For Him and Sunrise on the Red Sand Dunes (both 22.99 for 100ml). Overall, Zara perfumes for men are all under 30.
How long do Zara perfumes last?
When youre shopping for scents, you want to make sure they dont disappear into thin air an hour after spritzing them on. Luckily that isnt the case with Zaras perfumes. They last roughly 4-6 hours, depending on the scent you choose.
Zara mens perfumes dupes list
As you know, Zara has a number of perfumes that are dupes for designer scents. Below, youll find a handy list to help you identify which scents these smell like. Screenshot this for the next time you head to Zara.
Shop Zara Perfumes Dupes For Men
Florence: Dupe for Armanis Stronger With You
Florence 100ml, 15.99 buy now
TikTokers have shared Zaras Florence fragrance and likened it to Armanis Stronger With You cologne. The pair share similar notes of Guaiac essence and pepper that work to create similar scents.
Scent
Top notes: Black pepper
Mid notes: Strawberry
Base notes: Guaiac wood
Sand Desert at Sunset 100ml, 22.99 buy now
Zaras Sand Desert at Sunset has been likened to Kilians Angels Share by TikTokers, who claim the two scents smell strikingly similar. Angels Share retails at 185 for 50ml, whereas Sand Desert at Sunset is far cheaper at under 25 for 100ml. The original has notes of cognac, cinnamon, tonka bean, oak, vanilla, praline and sandalwood., while Zaras version has notes of incense, orange, cedar, iris, cinnamon, tonka bean and chocolate. Similar, no?
Scent
Top notes: Incense and orange
Mid notes: Cedar and iris
Base notes: Cinnamon, tonka bean and chocolate
W/END TILL 8.00 PM & W/END TILL 3:00 AM: Dupes for Paco Rabanne Invictus & Black XS
W/END TILL 8.00 PM W/END TILL 3:00 AM 100 ML+100 ML, 19.99 buy now
Just when you thought Zaras fragrance offering couldnt get any better, they drop a duo at a super affordable price. Fans of Paco Rabanne will love this set, which are dupes for the designers Invictus and Black XS scents.
Scent: W/END TILL 8.00 PM
Top notes: Tangerine
Mid notes: Pepper
Base notes: Leather
Scent: W/END TILL 3:00 AM
Top notes: Bergamot
Mid notes: Pineapple
Base notes: Violet Leaves
WO/01 SOMEWOODY: Dupe for Xerjoffs Alexandria II
WO/01 SOMEWOODY 100ml, 17.99 buy now
With notes of lavender, cedarwood and amber, Zaras WO/01 SOMEWOODY offers a similar experience to a Xerjoffs Alexandria II at a hell of a lot cheaper. The original is 300 for 50ml, while Zaras is 17.99 for 100ml. The original has notes of apple cinnamon rose wood, lavender, cedarwood, lily of the valley, rose, amber, sandalwood, musk, vanilla and oud.
Scent
Top notes: Lavender
Mid notes: Cedarwood
Base notes: Amber
Vibrant Leather: Dupe for Creeds Aventus
Vibrant Leather 100ml, now 17.99 buy now
Considered one of the best Zara mens fragrances, the Vibrant Leather scent has notes of bergamot, leather, and bamboo. The distinct fragrance gives it an elegant feel. In addition to its long-lasting nature, Vibrant Leather is well known for its similarity with Aventus by Creed. Interestingly, this Zara fragrance is available for a fraction of the price of Creed, as the luxury version costs 295 while Zaras Vibrant Leather retails for 22.99. Right now, its on sale too with over 20% off.
Read more about Zara Vibrant Leather and its similarity to Creed.
Scent
Top notes: Bergamot
Mid notes: Bamboo
Base notes: Leather
Lisboa: Dupe for Armanis Acqua Di Gio
Lisboa, 12.99 buy now
Zara Lisboa is a citrus eau de toilette fragrance that features a refreshing blend of lemon, musk, and green notes. The scent is described as fresh, comfortable, and sporty, and is said to smell like Armanis Acqua Di Gio fragrance. The designer version costs 71.20, so you really cant go wrong with trying out this cheaper alternative.
Scent
Top notes: Lemon
Mid notes: Jasmine
Base notes: Musk
Tobacco Collection Rich Warm Addictive: Dupe for Tom Fords Tobacco Vanille Oriental
Tobacco Collection Rich Warm Addictive, 17.99 buy now
Tobacco Collection Rich Warm Addictive is a great dupe of Tom Fords Tobacco Vanille Oriental, with notes of rum, white peony, and vanilla bourbon. Its an intense, warm, and addictive fragrance, perfect for a night out or a special event. While the name suggests a tobacco-heavy scent, the perfume itself actually doesnt match up with this; it has hints of chocolate and is a pretty sweet scent. This cologne is one of Zaras unisex perfumes, so your partner may borrow it from time to time too!
If you love this, youll also love the ALDI perfumes that smell like Tom Fords bestselling scents.
Scent
Top notes: Rum
Mid notes: Peony
Base notes: Vanilla Bourbon
Tobacco Collection Intense Dark Exclusive: Dupe for Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Men
Tobacco Collection Intense Dark Exclusive 100ml, 17.99, Zara buy now
Youd be forgiven for thinking that Zaras Tobacco Collection Rich Warm Addictive and Tobacco Collection Intense Dark Exclusive were the same fragrance thanks to their similar bottles, but these are different colognes with distinct smells. The latter is said to be a dupe for Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Men thanks to its fruity, spicy scent.
Scent
Top notes: Apple
Mid notes: Black Pepper
Base notes: Tonka Bean
Night Pour Homme II 100 ml, 17.99 buy now
If youre looking to an alternative to Jean Paul Gaultiers Le Male In The Navy, this ones for you. Its fragrance pyramid features notes of bergamot, lemon, lavender, amber and cedar, making it a fresh and long-lasting fragrance. Its not one of Zaras most popular perfumes, but if you like the scent of lavendar and citrus fruits, I recommend you give it a try!
Scent
Top notes: Bergamot and Lemon
Mid notes: Lavender
Base notes: Amber and Cedar
Blue Spirit: Dupe for Paco Rabannes Invictus
Blue Spirit 100 ml, 12.99 buy now
Zara Man Blue Spirit has notes of tangerine, ylang-ylang, and amber. Its a fruity, sweet and warm fragrance thats perfect for evenings out. This one is said to be a dupe for Paco Rabannes Invictus, which will cost over 60 but the Zara Blue Spirit is just 12.99, giving you a huge saving of over 40.
Scent
Top notes: Tangerine
Mid notes: Ylang-Ylang
Base notes: Amber
Universal Oud: Dupe for Tom Fords Oud Wood
Universal Oud, 25.99 buy now
Another of Zaras newest fragrances thats known to be a great alternative to Tom Fords Oud Wood, Zaras Universal Oud is a warm, spicy and woody mens fragrance at a way more affordable price. It has aromatic top notes of black pepper, a middle note of agarwood (Oud) and a base note of patchouli. You can expect a spicy perfume, thats warm, woody and spicy too.
Scent
Top notes: Black Pepper
Mid notes: Oud
Base notes: Patchouli
For Him Red Edition 100 ml, 22.99 buy now
For Him Red Edition is an eau de parfum by Zara that was launched in 2022 and has notes of orange, amber, and evernyl. Its similar to Maison Francis Kurkdjians Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait de Parfum, so if youre working out ways to save some pennies, try this for size.
Scent
Top notes: Orange
Mid notes: Amber
Base notes: Evernyl
Gold: Dupe for Paco Rabannes Black XS
Gold 100ml, 12.99 buy now
With notes of zesty lemon, warm cinnamon, praline, ebony tree, amber and rich palo santo, the intense and modern fragrance Zara Man Gold is the perfect evening cologne. It smells just like Paco Rabannes Black XS, with a similar sweet and spicy smell.
Scent
Top notes: Lemon
Mid notes: Cinnamon
Base notes: Palo Santo
Fleur de Patchouli: Dupe for Tom Fords White Patchouli
Zara Fleur de Patchouli 75 ml, 25.99 buy now
Patchouli is known for its earthy, woody, and subtle musky scent. It is the best unisex perfume that can be worn by all genders. Apart from its warm scent, Zaras Fleur de Patchouli has a sweet smell of vanilla. With notes of peony, patchouli, and guaiac wood, this is an outstanding dupe for the 150 Tom Fords White Patchouli. Read more about the Zara fragrances that smell like Tom Ford.
Scent
Top notes: Peony
Mid notes: Patchouli
Base notes: Guaiac Wood
Sunrise On The Red Sand Dunes: Dupe for Granados Tonka
Sunrise On The Red Sand Dunes 100ml, 25.99 buy now
Sunrise On The Red Sand Dunes is one of Zaras bestselling perfumes for men, thanks to its citrus scent by perfumer Mylne Alran. It has notes of bergamot, ginger, tangarine, amber, orange blossoms and blackcurrant, making it fruity and fresh fragrance that many Zara shoppers love. Despite being a new addition to the perfume line after being released in 2023, its one of the most popular. Its said to be a dupe for Granados Tonka fragrance.
Scent
Top notes: Bergamot and Ginger
Mid notes: Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom and Cassis
Base notes: Musk and Amber
Zara Perfumes: FAQs
Which Zara perfume smells the best for men?
As perfume is such a personal thing, its hard to say which of Zaras colognes are the best for men but I can definitely tell you which are the most popular and which are my personal favourites.
Firstly, I absolutely love Vibrant Leather and its one of the brands bestselling scents. Created by perfumer Jrme Epinett, its a woody fragrance with notes of bergamot, lemon, bamboo, leather, patchouli and papyrus.
Tobacco Collection Rich Warm Addictive is another great scent, thats a dupe for Tom Fords Tobacco Vanille Oriental. If youre looking for an all-rounder, this is definitely it. Its a sweet yet masculine scent that even has hints of chocolate. You cant go wrong!
Which Zara cologne smells like Tom Ford?
There are a number of Zara colognes that smell like Tom Ford, including Tobacco Collection Rich Warm Addictive, which is a dupe for Tom Fords Tobacco Vanille Oriental. Zaras Universal Oud is also a dupe for Tom Fords Oud Wood, and Zaras Fleur de Patchouli smells just like Tom Fords White Patchouli.
Do Zara perfumes last long?
Zaras scents tend to last for around 4-6 hours, so if you want to keep your perfume fresh, you might want to re-apply it every few hours. It can be a little bit of a faff, but if you carry your Zara scents with you, a little spritz here and there is all it takes. You can spend more on luxury scents that last longer, but Zaras perfumes are so much cheaper so it really depends on your priorities.
Which Zara fragrance smells like Creed?
Zaras Vibrant Leather fragrance smells really similar to Creeds Aventus. It has notes of bergamot, leather, and bamboo, just like the expensive designer cologne.
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