Cheap Smell-alikes - Cheaper alternatives to Expensive Perfumes

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sofababe wrote: »

Let them know. Amir is very helpful, he might be able to do something for you, maybe a replacement

I will do, thank you

reversehalo

Thought I'd give these a go after reading all the posts, I ordered:

Vera Wang Princess: not bad, nice and fruity, which I like
Lush Honey I Washed The Kids: not sure about this, it's got a few too many strong notes for me, smells a bit 'manly' and not quite right!
Parma Violets: rather sweet (obviously!), also smells a bit marzipan-esque on me, which is no problem because I love that sort of smell and have been trying to find a perfume that has that sort of scent for yonks definitely my favourite of the lot.

pcal

bought this http://www.fragrancedirect.co.uk/sex-in-the-city/sex-in-the-city-crystal-eau-de-parfum-spray-100ml/invt/0031337/&source=powerreviews
for kids to stop them wasting my perfumes. smell like ghost sweetheart . and lasts ages think i may try the others in the range.

Minniethemoocher

Quick update, Noa and Amazing Grace are both very good; I particularly like Noa, very smooth and creamy, and Amazing Grace smells clean, and almost soapy, in a nice way!

BitterAndTwisted

If you like the Amazing Grace try the Cabotine one. I find that clean and soap-like in the same way but slightly less citrus. I really like it

sofababe

I've got the Ed Hardy (type) and loved it so I got hold of a sample of the genuine perfume and I actually prefer the Perfume Parlour one!!!
I'm also thinking of getting the Vera Wang Princess (type) in my next order as I had a sample of that too, and although the smell was gorgeous it just didn't seem to last. The oils all last all day so if anyone can assure me that the PP version is as lovely as the original I'd rather spend my hard earned cash (£2.25:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:) with PP.

dpixie

i have just placed my first order, but remembered that i had not ordered anything for my beloved. so i think i will just have to place another order later today. yessssss. thanks for all the recommendations, they have left me wanting much more.

thanks for starting this thread, its a winner!!!!!

dpixie

Whitehorse_2

Hi - Just wanted to say thanks for this thread. I bit the bullet and ordered Prada, Angel and Jean Paul Gualtier. I love them all and the delivery was really fast!
I don't know what the original Angel smells like - I just went for the name :-) It is nice though.
I'd say Prada and Gualtier smell slightly sweeter when you first put them on than the designer versions but they seem to tone down over time. The Prada one is gorgeous. I'm so excited to have discovered this site!

dpixie

whitehorse, do you mind if i ask when you ordered and how long it took to arrive? i have now placed 3 orders (in 2 days) as i was so excited and thought that i should have some nice perfume for my holiday. and then i could go to duty free and smell some more and purchase some more on my return ....

many thanks

d

sofababe

dpixie- have u checked the status of your orders? I placed an order on Monday also, and last night it was showing as "Completed & Dispatched". I'm expecting it to arrive in the morning. They are usually really quick at shipping your orders out. HTH