Cheap Smell-alikes - Cheaper alternatives to Expensive Perfumes

Minniethemoocher

I have tried the sprays from Perfume Parlour - they are just like the oils, but a obviously more dilute and therefore have a weaker fragrance. I tend to use both the oils and the sprays together, as the sprays are not so long lasting.
HTH

adilade

I've been meaning to order from PP since finding this thread quite a while ago but never got round to it. I have a small vera wang princess type which although wasn't exactly the same, it was a lovely fragrance anyway and lasted so well on the skin! I've just found the bottle when I was tidying up and it only has a drop left in it. My perfume collection is looking a bit tired, so I have ordered 3x6ml of:

Miss dior cherie- based on recommendations from this thread
very irrestible- I have a small 5ml from a gift set and love it but can't afford it at £50 a bottle:eek:
Hypnotic Poison- based on recommendations from this thread

I have a few bottles of originals but don't like using them for everyday because they're so expensive! I have tried avon and m&s perfumes before but they just don't last so seem pointless. Now I can afford to smell gorgeous everyday:D

I will post again when I've tried them (so excited!) I've also started a list of what to order for next time. At these prices I'm tempted to work down the whole list:rotfl:

flipperNI_2

sofababe wrote: »

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320770496184#ht_1140wt_932

You could try this seller. I haven't tried him yet, but he has a few oils that PP doesn't have.

Thanks for the link

Just got my order today and am very pleased, Chanel no 5, think it is closer than any other i have tried, (not as sweet ) though it may be just a notion. Got a free sample of matching soap to try and it was very nice but dont think i would use it as a soap as i have very dry skin. Prob keep it my underwear drawer.

adilade

received my order today:j

very irrestible (vault) smells spot on in the bottle but a little different on my skin. After about half an hour I would say it smells 95% close to the original!

hypnotic poison (deceive) I've not smelt the original but I have smelt poison and this smells like a sweeter, more creamy version- I really like it. Might smell the original next time I'm in boots to compare:D

Miss Dior Cherie (charm) again I haven't smelt the original but I do recognise it and really like it

The bottles came in little pouches as well which I thought was a nice touch Although they don't have the names of the originals so I might just put a little sticker on. I'm genuinely impressed with the quality and likeness and can't wait to use these, and of course, to order some more:rotfl: I can afford to smell gorgeous everyday! thank you to everyone who posted:D

Robie

westiegirl wrote: »

Hi ,would be interested to know what you think of MIlton Lyod perfume. Robi.

I like them - not all I have bought.

Bondage - JPG copy - smells wonderful - best smell ever - can't get enough of it
Poker - I forget the original but the smell is nice
Joe boy - Joop copy - not sure it smells like the original but the smell is OK
Aroma di jean - I forget the original but this is *not* good
Scent of Heaven - Thierry Mugler copy (I love all his stuff BTW) - excellent smell.

Buy again - Bondage, Scent of Heaven - 100%->
Buy perhaps - Poker, Joe Boy. ->
Avoid 100% - Aroma Di Jean. -> :mad:

Robie

cashrules wrote: »

Just bought Poker for Men again. It really is a cracking smell

Just one thing I have found wth Milton lloyld. Some of my bottles have stopped working. Has this happened to anyone else?

Not with me - so far.
I have five of their fragrances and they seem ok.

BTW: I like Poker as well but don't know the original.

sofababe

Robie wrote: »

I like them - not all I have bought.

Bondage - JPG copy - smells wonderful - best smell ever - can't get enough of it
Poker - I forget the original but the smell is nice
Joe boy - Joop copy - not sure it smells like the original but the smell is OK
Aroma di jean - I forget the original but this is *not* good
Scent of Heaven - Thierry Mugler copy (I love all his stuff BTW) - excellent smell.

Buy again - Bondage, Scent of Heaven - 100%->
Buy perhaps - Poker, Joe Boy. ->
Avoid 100% - Aroma Di Jean. -> :mad:

Poker is Chanel Allure Sport, Aroma di Jean is Armani Acqua di Gio. On my list I have Joe Boy as Tommy Hilfiger, Me Too as Joop- the same as the women's version? Hmmm.

Robie

sofababe wrote: »

Poker is Chanel Allure Sport, Aroma di Jean is Armani Acqua di Gio. On my list I have Joe Boy as Tommy Hilfiger, Me Too as Joop- the same as the women's version? Hmmm.

You are right of course Sofababe. You know more about perfumes than anyone else

I stand corrected.

Joe Boy is most likely Tommy Hilfiger.
Armani Acqua di Gio - is definitely not for me.

yasminec

anyone know the smellalikes to armani code female, millionaire

sofababe

yasminec wrote: »

anyone know the smellalikes to armani code female, millionaire

Perfume Parlour has oils of Armani Code and Lady Million.

http://www.perfume-parlour.co.uk/perfume-oil-for-women/perfume-oil-for-women/prod_481.html

Code is Army Cool, Lady Million is Gold Lady.:)