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29th of November, 2024

Woman's Day Feature: Perfume Dupes That Could Pass For Designer

Woman's Day Feature: Perfume Dupes That Could Pass For Designer

Luxe-for-less: Perfume dupes that could pass for designer

We guarantee you'll get complimented on these affordable alternatives. Written by Emilia Mazza.

Who doesn’t love leaving the house with a spritz of their favourite perfume as the finishing touch?

And while it’s great to have a signature scent — the one you’re known for — switching this up can be fun and likely deliver unexpected results!

While it makes sense to only invest in one great fragrance, there’s nothing better than having a selection to choose from.

And while this can be pricey, a new range of affordable alternatives means you can mix and match according to your mood, and they’re as good as designer names.

Perfume dupes cost only a fraction of the original

While it would be easy to think cheap means inferior, let us set the record straight.

Designer-inspired copies, such as those by luxe-for-less DB Cosmetics, are amazing shoppers at how closely their range matches the originals.

And the best part is, you can experience that luxury without the splurge.

“Our goal has always been to create high-quality products that everyone can enjoy, and this Christmas, we’re making luxury fragrances affordable for all,” says Total Beauty Network Global Marketing Director Amanda Connors.

DB Cosmetics’ world of inspired-by fragrances includes the much-hyped and much-Instagrammed Gucci’s In Bloom, the trendy but expensive Santal 33 by Le Labo to classics like Chloe or the always delightful For Her by Narciso Rodriguez.

So, whether you’re in the mood for a summery floral, sweet, citrus, woody or oriental-endowed scent, DB Cosmetics’ elevated range of perfume dupes has you covered.

Each smells as good as the original and is formulated to last the day – or night!

DB Cosmetics fragrances: a range to suit any occasion and budget. What’s not to love?

Perfume dupes cost only a fraction of the original

 

1. In Bloom for Women (EDP) - $12.99

Inspired by: Gucci Bloom, RRP $212

Loved by: Those who enjoy a delicate floral with a hint of vanilla

Notes: Jasmine, honeysuckle and rose

Mood: Romantic

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2. Narcisse For Her (EDP) - $12.99

Inspired by: For Her by Narciso Rodriguez, RRP $227

Loved by: Those who enjoy a soft, musky scent

Notes: Orange blossom, osmanthus and musk

Mood: Seductive

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3. Senorita for Women (EDP) - $12.99

Inspired by: Georgio Armani Si – RRP $297

Loved by: Those who enjoy spicy, fruity-sweet scents

Notes: Blackcurrant, Rose de Mai, Blonde Woods

Mood: Elegant

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4. The Lab, NYC (EDP) - $12.99

Inspired by: Le Labo’s Santal 33, RRP $505

Loved by: Those who enjoy warm, musky scents

Notes: Violet Leaf, Sandalwood, Leather

Mood: Edgy

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5. Classic for Women (EDP) - $12.99

Inspired by: Chloe's Chloe, RRP $225

Loved by: Those who enjoy a soft, seductive, classic scent

Notes: Peony, freesia and sweet lychee

Mood: Free-spirited feminine

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How to apply perfume so it lasts longer?

When it comes to applying perfume, where you spray has an impact on how you and others will experience it.

If you want to smell the perfume yourself, apply directly to pulse points closest to your nose: your neck, chin and collarbones.

If your goal is to smell good for someone else, apply to our chest, shoulder blades and below the ears.

For those who like to leave “sillage” – a scent trail – spray the back of your neck and the insides of your kness.

Check out our range of affordable perfume alternatives here.

 

As seen on Woman's Day. To view the article, click here.