Cheap everyday perfume?

twirlagig

As the title says... any recommendations for some everyday perfume that's nice and won't break the bank?
Don't mind if it's a copy of an original, just something nice to wear for work so I can save the good stuff for weekends x
TIA all

Airyfairy12

Estiara Miss Cute, its a copy of Coco Chanel, Ghost do some nice cheap perfumes and I really like Lady Gaga's perfume Fame. River Island do some nice ones for like 12 euro too

Turtle_

Please don't. Cheap perfume smell cheap. Try go just a little bit higher, maybe try get something in boots with points or something on sale. But the really cheap ones and the copycat ones tend to have a really cheap sorta tone.

stop animal cruelty

Penny's perfumes are very good. I got the new York one, the amount of complements I have cotton about it! Plus its a massive bottle, not sure if they are still on sale cause I bought 2 last august, but have a look

newacc2015

Turtle_ wrote: »

Please don't. Cheap perfume smell cheap. Try go just a little bit higher, maybe try get something in boots with points or something on sale. But the really cheap ones and the copycat ones tend to have a really cheap sorta tone.

Expensive perfumes smell cheap, as a lot of it is marketing. There are some excellent perfumes, that smell good as the production companies aren't blowing millions on advertising

Unless you are buying Chanel or a handful of other luxury brands, your not so cheap perfume is just expensive due to marketing and not quality

GingerLily

I really rate the body shop perfumes, especially if you like floral fragrances!

Body sprays are another alternative to consider, I got a ten baker one for Christmas which is quite nice and I leave in work to freshen up!

Sunny Dayz

Zara perfumes are well priced, the packaging looks more expensive than what it is and they smell pretty good. I don't own any myself (I'm trying to get through the stock of perfumes I currently have) so I can't comment on the longevity of the scent.

StripedBoxers

These perfumes by Victoria Beckham and Kate Moss are lovely.

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I really love this one by The Body Shop too.

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qo2cj1dsne8y4k

I really like Victoria beckhams perfume and would wear it a lot. Would be a fan of the Victoria secrets body spray too if I'm just having a lazy day at home.

ams

I'm currently wearing Burberry Body Eau Tendre for work - I picked up the set in TK Maxx for 35e - they have some really good value in there! Its nice and non offensive.

Zara has a nice selection of perfumes but don't find them very long lasting.

charlietheminxx

Are you in or near Dublin? There's a place in the Jervis Centre called Equivalenza that does reasonably priced perfumes that smell like designer/more expensive stuff. If you tell them what perfumes you like, they'll point you in the right direction. I think it's about €14 for a 50ml bottle.

Airyfairy12

Just bought a bottle of Ted Baker body spray in Boots today for 10 euro, its really nice, subtle and quite long lasting.

tiredblondie

What about the ones they sell in Lloyds....can't think of the "name" as such but they are like a rip off of more expensive brands? Think they are around a fiver or so....

Tabitharose

charlietheminxx wrote: »

Are you in or near Dublin? There's a place in the Jervis Centre called Equivalenza that does reasonably priced perfumes that smell like designer/more expensive stuff. If you tell them what perfumes you like, they'll point you in the right direction. I think it's about €14 for a 50ml bottle.

Was up on their FB page the other day, they've closed they're still in Donaghmede though

whatever76

was in & other stories today on grafton street and took some samples of their perfumes - some really nice different scents I thought. Worth a punt !

charlietheminxx

Tabitharose wrote: »

Was up on their FB page the other day, they've closed they're still in Donaghmede though

Ah no way! That's such a shame.

JellieBabie

Okay I've worn this for years as my everyday perfume and EVERY time I've worn it around someone new they've complimented it... and been absolutely SHOCKED when I've told them the perfume.

Britney Spears Midnight Fantasy. A guy who worked in perfume once told me the notes in it are very similar to the Dior Hypnotic Poisoning which I also adore so.. go figure. Try it it's fab!

Spanish Eyes

Who notices all this perfume stuff?

Most of the time it is overpowering.

But I suppose on a date night it might work LOL. Same applies to men scents. BTW

twirlagig

JellieBabie wrote: »

Okay I've worn this for years as my everyday perfume and EVERY time I've worn it around someone new they've complimented it... and been absolutely SHOCKED when I've told them the perfume.

Britney Spears Midnight Fantasy. A guy who worked in perfume once told me the notes in it are very similar to the Dior Hypnotic Poisoning which I also adore so.. go figure. Try it it's fab!

OP here, thanks for all the replies!
JellieBabie, is this it?...

JellieBabie

twirlagig wrote: »

OP here, thanks for all the replies!
JellieBabie, is this it?...

That's the one!

charlietheminxx

I wear that too! Haha! Love it, it's so sweet.

qo2cj1dsne8y4k

I have the original one, in the pink bottle!!! I adored that when I was in my late teens early 20s

twirlagig

JellieBabie wrote: »

Okay I've worn this for years as my everyday perfume and EVERY time I've worn it around someone new they've complimented it... and been absolutely SHOCKED when I've told them the perfume.

Britney Spears Midnight Fantasy. A guy who worked in perfume once told me the notes in it are very similar to the Dior Hypnotic Poisoning which I also adore so.. go figure. Try it it's fab!

I purchased it today despite there being no tester available. Opened it and sprayed it on and I was definitely a bit iffy about it but when it dies down, it really changes and I love it now! Thanks again JellieBabie x

Edit: the bottle is SO pretty!

sadie1502

Next perfume's are lovely too especially sparkle I always get asked what it is nice and fresh not too over powering and not too sweet.

twirlagig

sadie1502 wrote: »

Next perfume's are lovely too especially sparkle I always get asked what it is nice and fresh not too over powering and not too sweet.

Thanks Sadie, can you get that online?

Stheno

I use the Lidl dupes of chanel perfumes every day.

As they are so cheap I've no problem refreshing them regularly, and regularly get asked what I am wearing as people like it.

I've the "real versions" of them for occasions

sadie1502

twirlagig wrote: »

Thanks Sadie, can you get that online?

I'm not sure twirlagig I always get it in store 100ml bottle something like 20.00 euro.

twirlagig

Stheno wrote: »

I use the Lidl dupes of chanel perfumes every day.

As they are so cheap I've no problem refreshing them regularly, and regularly get asked what I am wearing as people like it.

I've the "real versions" of them for occasions

Is it Lidl that have the Coco Mademoiselle copy?

RosieP

M&S have some lovely perfumes in their beauty section. I bought a perfume there for a friend for Christmas because she'd read that the M&S version smelled similar to a designer brand she likes - she was delighted with it, said they smelled pretty much exactly the same! And it was a fraction of the price.

Stheno

twirlagig wrote: »

Is it Lidl that have the Coco Mademoiselle copy?

Yes and the No 5 copy and the Boss orange copy.

I have all three so I just decide what I fancy each day

twirlagig

Stheno wrote: »

Yes and the No 5 copy and the Boss orange copy.

I have all three so I just decide what I fancy each day

You must have a good Lidl nearby- anytime I've looked there's been nothing

robyntmorton

Brand=Lidl
Chanel Coco Mademoiselle=Suddenly Madame Glamour
Chanel No. 5=Suddenly Woman I (I have a friend who bulk buys this)
Boss Orange (my go to scent)=Suddenly Diamonds (someone borrowed my last bottle. I'll have to pick up another)

The bottles aren't up to much, but the scents are as close to exact as you are ever going to get from a dupe, and they're €4 each!

twirlagig

robyntmorton wrote: »

Brand=Lidl
Chanel Coco Mademoiselle=Suddenly Madame Glamour
Chanel No. 5=Suddenly Woman I (I have a friend who bulk buys this)
Boss Orange (my go to scent)=Suddenly Diamonds (someone borrowed my last bottle. I'll have to pick up another)

The bottles aren't up to much, but the scents are as close to exact as you are ever going to get from a dupe, and they're €4 each!

Where is your nearest Lidl if you don't mind me asking?

robyntmorton

twirlagig wrote: »

Where is your nearest Lidl if you don't mind me asking?

I have 4 nearby, but usually end up in Deansgrange, Co. Dublin.

Stheno

twirlagig wrote: »

You must have a good Lidl nearby- anytime I've looked there's been nothing

I've two in Swords where I live, usually Christmas, Valentines and Easter are when they have them and I stock up on 3 of each perfume at a time.

I'd go through them at about one a month

robyntmorton wrote: »

Brand=Lidl
Chanel Coco Mademoiselle=Suddenly Madame Glamour
Chanel No. 5=Suddenly Woman I (I have a friend who bulk buys this)
Boss Orange (my go to scent)=Suddenly Diamonds (someone borrowed my last bottle. I'll have to pick up another)

The bottles aren't up to much, but the scents are as close to exact as you are ever going to get from a dupe, and they're €4 each!

Thanks for that I couldn't remember the names

twirlagig

Ah ye are so lucky

gutenberg

sadie1502 wrote: »

Next perfume's are lovely too especially sparkle I always get asked what it is nice and fresh not too over powering and not too sweet.

I was lurking on this thread & just wanted to thank you for this post - I bought Sparkle after trying it in the shop, it's lovely! I think it will be my everyday scent for a while

sadie1502

gutenberg wrote: »

I was lurking on this thread & just wanted to thank you for this post - I bought Sparkle after trying it in the shop, it's lovely! I think it will be my everyday scent for a while

Lovely isn't it gutenberg very affordable and it lasts. One of my favourite's