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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
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Bump!!

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 it0 -
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!0 -
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
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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 :PComping Fairy bring some luck my way! :dance:Love my Fiance Spiceboy :happyhear:iloveyou:0
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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
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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.0
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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)0 -
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.0 -
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!0
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