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Cheap Smell-alikes - Cheaper alternatives to Expensive Perfumes

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  • I've just received:
    Rose The One (type) - very, very close to the original (in fact my perfume fanatic friend thought the type WAS the original as it smelt "classier" than the actual -IYKWIM).
    DKNY Women (type) again very similar to the original - I certainly can't tell the difference.
    and Vera Wang (type) - haven't tried the original but this is certainly very lovely.

    I also got a larger bottle of Sandalwood as this is my favourite day wear fragrance.

    I tried Flowerbomb last time and liked it but the beauty of these is that you can swap and change and try new scents all the time :)
  • sofababe
    sofababe Posts: 1,394 Forumite
    sofababe wrote: »
    Bump!! :D

    I've just ordered:

    Issey Miyake
    Delicious Night
    Alien
    Flowerbomb (after recommendations in this thread)
    Deep Red

    for £10 delivered. What a bargain :beer:


    They've arrived:j

    And they're all fabulous!! I have so many now that I'm going to have to start wearing them in rotation or something :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

    Flowerbomb is gorgeous....I've never tried the original (for obvious reasons:eek:) but PP's alternative is divine :A
    Thanks to everyone who recommended it
  • ordered light blue (D&G) and Angel
    The light blue smells exactly the same once you put it on and rub it in
    I don't know about the angel because I haven't smelled it enough in the shop to compare but I'm sure it smells similar and very pleasant
    Amazing company!
  • I ordered;
    Flower Bomb
    212 Sexy which smells alike but not exact
    Gucci Envy Me
    Coco Madmoiselle
    Miss Dior Cherie
    Vera Wang Princess

    and am very impressed! Thanks for the heads up :)
  • After reading all the glowing feedback in this thread, I have taken the plunge and ordered 3 of the sprays for £20. Have opted for Armani Diamonds, Flowerbomb and Beyonce Heat. Will report back as to how good they are, but hoping the Beyonce perfume is spot on, as I absolutely love it, just not the price tag lol :P
    Comping Fairy bring some luck my way! :dance:Love my Fiance Spiceboy :happyhear:iloveyou:
  • dom300186
    dom300186 Posts: 342 Forumite
    edited 12 November 2010 at 5:37PM
    ive just come across this site, if you click on the perfume it tells you what its a copy of
    http://www.simplyscent.co.uk/
    Trying to make big cut backs!!!

    :TExpecting DS2 EDD 28/March/2012:T

    :bdaycake:
  • The Chanel no 5 type is the closest I have ever found to the original. It doesn't give me headaches or a rash either.
  • lynn2
    lynn2 Posts: 307 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Just ordered these for my daughter...

    25ml EDP Perfume Spray x 3 - Cheap Perfume But High Quality
    Choice Of Perfume(s) -
    Heat (Beyonce Type)
    Flower Bomb (Type)
    Hypnose (Type)
  • I've just placed my 3rd order with the Perfume Parlour, Last time i ordered the 8ml roll ons.
    This time i have gone for the 3 x 25ml sprays.

    Flower Bomb (type) - I love this one and had lots of comments when wearing the roll on.
    Issey Miyake - Again another first for me last time i ordered this but love it, so have ordered again.
    Vera Wang- Have never tried it or smelt it but thought i would give it a try.

    I do hope the sprays are as good as the roll ons.
  • pattycake
    pattycake Posts: 1,595 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    I have been a fan of the roll-on oils for a while. I have ordered two lots of the sprays and been very pleased with them. I got one for my husband too.

    My particular favourite of the moment is Miss Dior Cherie. I am mad for it!
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