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Cheap Smell-alikes - Cheaper alternatives to Expensive Perfumes

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  • Alexnikov
    Alexnikov Posts: 2,411 Forumite
    I'll definitely be giving Perfume Parlour a try when they're back from their holidays. Unfortunately they don't seem to do Armani She but I'll give a couple of random scents a go and see how I like them.
  • Alexnikov wrote: »
    I'll definitely be giving Perfume Parlour a try when they're back from their holidays. Unfortunately they don't seem to do Armani She but I'll give a couple of random scents a go and see how I like them.


    They are back!
  • jax66
    jax66 Posts: 119 Forumite
    I Received my order today flowerbomb, lovely, quick delivery. I just placed another order for presents. I would recommend them for great smells at a great price.
  • Has anyone tried the Perfume Parlour version of Angel, is it any good?
  • Yes, I bought it for a pal and she was very pleased but she didn't say whether it was an exact match.

    I'm currently on the Perfume-Parlour's Cabotine-alike and it's really delicious if you like a fresh soap-like scent. Lovely for daytime
  • I've ordered some flowerbomb (type) perfume. I'm hoping that it is like the original one as the price of it is crippling!
  • just ordered some of these for home made christmas cracker fillers - for a 16 y/o who doesn't know or care any different but could do with smelling a bit sweeter (LOL) & for DH who is the original scrooge & will be OH so grateful @ the cheapness!

    i've ordered the 3ml ones, for me - (mans!) issy miyake (but having carried on reading the thread i realise i meant to get caroline herrera lol - never mind!), for hubby - hugo boss, and for DS1 - joop jump!

    can feedback only on the HB cos don't know what the others are meant to smell like lol!

    hope that helps someone.

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  • pattycake
    pattycake Posts: 1,595 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    I am a frequent buyer from Perfume Parlour and have been very satisfied with most of my purchases. I have quite a big selection now and have re-ordered some of my favourites.

    I have now settled on the 8ml bottle size which sells for £4.50 each. I find the bottle a better shape and the roller-ball seems to run better on this size. Just my opinion.

    Some of the ones I have re-ordered as I like them so much are Issey Miyake, Beyond Paradise (I have got the real thing - the oil is spot on), Simply which has been discontinued by Clinique for some reason and is gorgeous.
  • jenniewb
    jenniewb Posts: 12,846 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Photogenic Combo Breaker
    Has anyone on here tried any of the Philosophy matches- do they match well?
  • Oooh mine isn't here yet. I'm fast running out of Flowerbomb and could really do with the little fragrance asap!
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