Cheap Smell-alikes - Cheaper alternatives to Expensive Perfumes

autumngirl

Thanks for the really useful reviews, Nicepeach. I've been thinking about trying the Armani Code PP oil for ages so I'll definitely give that a go next time. I might try the Chanel Manure one as well, sounds intriguing!...haha

autumngirl

spugzbunny wrote: »

Out of interest how much does everyone apply? I roll it up and down each arm and then across my chest.

Hi spugzbunny! I roll my perfume oils on my pulse points - inner wrists and on my neck/behind each ear - and re-apply after about 4-5 hours. Some fragrances definitely last longer on the skin than others but they're so inexpensive it really doesn't matter if I need to reapply.

the_devil_made_me_do_it

First time buyer, so I have purchased the 1 million fragrance oil & boss orange for women.

Hoping they smell as good as the real thing

autumngirl

the_devil_made_me_do_it wrote: »

First time buyer, so I have purchased the 1 million fragrance oil & boss orange for women.

Hoping they smell as good as the real thing

If you're talking about the Perfume Parlour oils then the Boss Orange one is probably my favourite of the many I've tried. Hope you're pleased with your purchase - let us all know

PaulDarren

I placed an order on thurs evening and received it in the post this morning. I only purchased the smallest bottles to start with 1.Obsession 2.fahrenheit and 3.Joop. They are all very much like the original scents and, bearing in mind that each of them retail for anything between £25 and £75 for 30-100ml, i think £8.25 for all 3 is fantastic. I can certainly recommend.

Raksha

Had an email in my inbox this morning listing some new perfumes:


Dear Customer,

Just wanted to let you know that we have added the following
fragrances to the website, many of these have been requested manier
times by different customers, so we are pleased to have these in now,

however stocks are low, so to avoid disappointment, do order
quickly...so here is the list

MENS FRAGRANCES
1002 Pop (Notes similar to that found in 212 Pop(r))
Tucker (Notes similar to that found in Tuscany(r)(Aramis)
Prove (Notes similar to that found in Proof(r)(Abercrombie & Fitch)
Woody (Notes similar to that found in Woods(r)(Abercrombie & Fitch)
Malt (Notes similar to that found in Angel Pure Malt(r))
Diamond Black (Notes similar to that found in Emporio Armani Diamonds Black Carat(r))
Bugle Aqua (Notes similar to that found in Bulgari Aqua(r))
Saviour (Notes similar to that found in Eau Sauvage(r))
Cryptic Sports (Notes similar to that found in The One Sports(r))
Furnace II (Notes similar to that found in Fahrenheit Absolute(r))
Furnace 0 (Notes similar to that found in Fahrenheit 0 Degree(r))
Issomist Gold (Notes similar to that found in Issey Miyake Gold Absolute(r))
Issomist Sports (Notes similar to that found in Issey Miyake Sports(r))
License (Notes similar to that found in Lolita Lempicka(r))
Impearl II (Notes similar to that found in Imperial Millesime (Creed)(r))
Antieus
Virgin Isle (Notes similar to that found in Virgin Island Water(r)(Creed)
Woody Spice (Notes similar to that found in Spice And Wood(r)(Creed)

WOMENS FRAGRANCES
My Innocent (Notes similar to that found in My Insolence(r))
Guilt Intense(Notes similar to that found in Gucci Guilty Intense(r))
Shanelle 22
Excite Forbidden (Notes similar to that found in Forbidden Euphoria(r))
Wrapped (Notes similar to that found in Wrappings(r))
Chew II (Notes similar to that found in Jimmy Choo Limited Edition(r))
Fandi (Notes similar to that found in Fan Di Fendi(r))
Issomer Floral (Notes similar to that found in Issey Miyake Florale(r))
Alienate II(Notes similar to that found in Alien Sunessence(r))
Florentine (Notes similar to that found in Acqua Florentina (Creed)(r))
Addict To Living (Notes similar to that found in Addict To Life(r))
Purity Verbena (Notes similar to that found in Pure DKNY A Drop of Verbena(r))
Diamonte Black (Notes similar to that found in Emporio Diamonds Black Carat(r))
Dorismo (Notes similar to that found in Diorissimo(r))
Jade II (Notes similar to that found in Jadore L'Or(r))
Cine (Notes similar to that found in Cinnabar(r))
Gentle Lace (Notes similar to that found in The One Lace(r))
Dorela (Notes similar to that found in Diorella(r))
Dorscent (Notes similar to that found in Dioressence(r))
Golden Delicate (Notes similar to that found in Golden Delicious (DKNY)(r)
New York Love (Notes similar to that found in Love From NY (DKNY)(r))
Pure Whiff (Notes similar to that found in Pure White Linen(r))
Excite Blossom (Notes similar to that found in Euphoria Blossom(r))
In Grace (Notes similar to that found in Inner Grace(r))
Laxity L (Notes similar to that found in Lolita Lempicka L De Lolita(r))
Virginia (Notes similar to that found in Virgin Island Water (Creed)(r)) NEW!
Dor Me Not (Notes similar to that found in Dior Me, Dior Me Not(r))
Lily Dor (Notes similar to that found in Lily Dior(r))
Must D Cart (Notes similar to that found in Must De Cartier(r))
Eau D Cart (Notes similar to that found in Eau De Cartier(r))
Jasmins Honeysuckle (Notes similar to that found in Honeysuckle & Jasmine JM(r))
Sweet Cedar Lime (Notes similar to that found in Sweet Lime And Cedar JM(r))
Jasmins White Mint (Notes similar to that found in White Jasmin Mint JM(r))
Blossomed Orange
(Notes similar to that found in Orange Blossom JM(r))

Cased White Fig (Notes similar to that found in White Fig & Cassis JM(r))

kennyvinegar

autumngirl wrote: »

Just thought I'd add.....I tried the new 'Royal Diamond' fragrance from Yardley and found it similar to Tommy Hilfiger's 'Tommy Girl'. Tommy Girl isn't hugely expensive anyway but Royal Diamond sells for only around £10 for 50ml EDT and is really worth a try

And while you're at it, if you like Marc Jacobs 'Daisy' but haven't yet tried Yardley's Royal English Daisy fragrance then do, because that's also lovely!

I've just discovered the Yardley fragrances during my lunch break today and I am SO excited (and also a girl, despite the username lol). I wouldn't have picked up either if it wasn't for another girl trying them and me walking past. Instantly I thought 'I recognise that smell', so tried both English Daisy and Royal Diamond. Daisy definitely smells just like Marc Jacob's Daisy, and I think Royal Diamond smells like Chloe (the new one, not the 70s one) Eau de Parfum, 2 of my favourite perfumes!! And Boots have 1/3 off at the mo, making them only £6.67 for 50ml! :happyhear

the_devil_made_me_do_it

autumngirl wrote: »

If you're talking about the Perfume Parlour oils then the Boss Orange one is probably my favourite of the many I've tried. Hope you're pleased with your purchase - let us all know

Both oils I bought do smell like the original, maybe smell better. However, I don't find they hold the fragrance as claimed on the website. I have noticed my Lady Millions last longer on the skin than the oils from Perfume Parlour.

I would buy from this company again tho'.

Robie

Love this thread.

Particularly interested in Thiery Mugler Ice*Man duplicate. Just love love this aftershave.

Ice*Men is *SO* expensive . Actually (almost) all stuff by TM is wonderful but Ice*Men is just divine.

I know Perfume Parlour do an oil but I don't get much joy out of oils. I have tried so many but I just don't get that smell. Also, more importantly no one has commented when I am wearing an oil as compared to an EDT.

Also, a good copy of Lacoste Red would be highly appreciated too.

Thanks
Robie

pattycake

Robie, my husband does not care for the oils either. I think he cannot be bothered to be honest! Anyhow, Perfume Parlour do sprays in the same fragrances as the oils. My husband has no problem with spritzing stuff on to himself.