We're going to start this dive into Zara perfume 'smell-a-like's with a disclaimer. We aren't dupe-crazy here at Cosmo. While we do love a genuine, affordable option that is *just like* an ...

In a gleaming laboratory in Edinburgh, robotic machines whirr and mix. The final product that they are creating will be a pine-smelling chemical that can be used as an ingredient in perfumes.

Whatever it was, the stark realisation of needing to dish out a minimum of £100 to replace our holy grail scent is not a vibe. That was, however, before Zara perfume dupes entered the scene. As a ...

Delve into the world of the perfume industry and you'll quickly realise how little you know about how our favourite fragrances are made and what's in them. This is no accident. If you pick up a ...