B&M shoppers are rushing to buy a £4 dupe of Zara Home’s iconic candle that is £20 cheaper than the original

Published on June 15, 2025 at 10:48 PM
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BARGAIN-hunting Brits are going wild for a £4 candle from B&M that’s being hailed as a perfect dupe for a high-end Zara Home favourite — and it’s £20 cheaper.

The budget retailer’s Candle in a Cup has caught the attention of shoppers thanks to its striking resemblance to Zara Home’s Mountain Pepper Scented Candle, which retails at £23.99 for a 250g pot.

Mountain Pepper scented candle in glass jar with box.Zara’s Moutain pepper scented candle for £23.99Woman holding a candle.The retailer has a strong reputation for stocking high-quality dupes that give customers the luxe-for-less feelWoman holding a candle, similar to a Zara Home candle.Now, B&M shoppers say they can get the same luxurious scent for a fraction of the cost – and with the same chic look to match any décor

version comes in a similarly sleek ceramic cup and offers a warm, spicy scent that’s near identical to the original, according to fans.

One delighted customer said, “I couldn’t believe how similar it smelled to the one I had before.

“Honestly, if someone blind-tested me, I wouldn’t know the difference. And at £4? I went back the next day and bought three more.”;

The Mountain Pepper candle by Zara is known for its rich, peppery notes with a hint of citrus, making it a cult classic for those who love a home that smells expensive.

Now, B&M shoppers say they can get the same luxurious scent for a fraction of the cost – and with the same chic look to match any décor.

This isn’t the first time B&M has caused a frenzy with its affordable alternatives to designer homewares.

The retailer has a strong reputation for stocking high-quality dupes that give customers the luxe-for-less feel.

Their Hotel Collection range, in particular, has drawn comparisons to brands like .

Shoppers have also raved about B&M’s reed diffusers, which are priced at just £3.99 but give off scents that rival products five times the price.

One woman wrote on : “These make my whole house smell posh.

“I’ll never go back to buying the expensive ones again.”;

Priced at around £4.99, they’re often compared to Jo Malone’s classic scented candles, which can cost upwards of £55.

As one shopper joked online: “It’s giving Zara vibes, but on a B&M budget — and I’m here for it!”;

Even home accessories like velvet cushions and throws are proving popular dupes.

Their luxe-looking velvet cushion covers, priced at £8.99, have been likened to ones sold at H&M Home and Zara Home for double the price.

B&M Bargains retail shop exterior with merchandise displayed outside.Even home accessories like velvet cushions and throws are proving popular dupes

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