Six stocking filler perfume dupes from B&M, Lidl and more – starting from £2.49 and can save you £336 this Christmas
SAVVY shoppers can save up to £336 this Christmas with stocking filler perfume dupes starting at just £2.49.
Christmas is fast approaching, and if you’re looking to spoil your loved ones without breaking the bank, we’ve got the perfect stocking fillers for you.
High-end perfumes might be a dream for some, but we’ve rounded up six incredible dupes that smell just like the real deal – for a fraction of the price.
From B&M to Poundland, here’s how you can bag luxurious scents for less this festive season.
Missy G.G. Body Mist – £2.49 at B&M
Top of our list is the Missy G.G Body Mist that shoppers can snap up at B&M for just £2.49.
This fruity body mist has been making waves as a dead ringer for the iconic Good Girl Body Spray which retails for £47, saving you £44.51 – that’s 90% cheaper.
Shoppers are raving about it as the perfect dupe – and at just £2.49, it’s an absolute steal.
The bargain find was spotted in store and shared on social media by a happy shopper.
She posted a picture of the bottle with the caption: “Carolina Herrera good girl body spray dupe £2.49 from B&M smells exactly the same as the original it’s beautiful.”
It can be purchased in-store but you can’t buy online
Pink Plush – £4 at Poundland
Next up is Pink Plush from Poundland, priced at only £4.
It’s a fantastic dupe for Moschino Toy 2 Bubblegum, which would set you back £43 at The Perfume Shop.
With a saving of £39, or 91%, Pink Plush offers a sweet, bubble-gum-like scent that’s playful and fun.
You can find it in-store at Poundland, making it an ideal budget-friendly option for Christmas gifts.
Quartz – £4 at Poundland
For those who love Paco Rabanne Fame, the Quartz fragrance from Poundland is a must-have.
Filled inside a fun silver robot, Poundland’s Platinum Pour Homme is a more affordable dupe of the posh scent that retails for close to £70 at The Perfume Shop but is 93% cheaper at just £4.
This saves you a whopping £74.
That’s a massive saving without sacrificing on style or fragrance quality.
The purse-friendly collection, which hit the stores recently, has already taken the internet by storm, with fans rushing to Facebook to share the news.
One shopper, Nat Fergusson, took to Poundland Appreciation Society, where she wrote: ”Some fab fragrances at only £4 each!”
Perfect Seduction – £4 at Poundland
Another standout from Poundland is Perfect Seduction, a £4 dupe of Katy Perry’s Purr, which retails for £28 at Fragrance Direct – saving you £24.
Fans of Purr will love this affordable alternative, with its fruity and floral notes.
The adorable black cat-themed bottle is a major win in itself – so even if you don’t enjoy the scent, you’ll have a cute little home decor piece.
You’ll pay 84% less by picking this up at your local Poundland.
For those after something more luxurious, Opulent Fizz from Poundland is another fantastic dupe for Dior J’Adore, which typically costs £94.99.
At just £4, you’re saving a whopping £90.99, or 96%, making this champagne glass-shaped perfume a true bargain.
It’s a perfect gift for anyone who loves a sophisticated scent, and it’s available in-store at Poundland.
Good Chica Eau de Parfum – £3 at Primark
At Primark, you can find Good Chica Eau de Parfum for just £3.
This fragrance is a brilliant dupe for Carolina Herrera’s Good Girl Eau de Parfum but is 95% cheaper as Good Girl currently retails at Boots for £65, saving you £62.
With contrasting notes of jasmine, cocoa, and almond, Good Chica delivers the same bold, feminine scent at a fraction of the price.
Are dupes worth it?
THE Sun asked an independent perfume expert to carry out blind smell tests of popular perfumes and their high street “dupes” to see if the budget versions lived up to the originals.
Noemie Maury is a senior fragrance evaluator who has worked with major fine fragrance and toiletries brands for over a decade.
“High street chains can create perfumes cheaply by buying them from big fragrance manufacturers which grow their own ingredients in-house,” says Noemie.
“Because they use oils from flowers they grow themselves instead of importing ingredients, they save on costs and can create fragrances for high street brands at a discount price.”
It means they can lack the depth and complexity of more expensive brands which use a wide variety of more expensive ingredients.
You’ll save £62, making it an affordable yet luxurious gift, available in Primark stores.
The perfume made waves on Facebook‘s infamous Extreme Couponing and Bargaining group when one user posted her lucky find.
The savvy shopper also mentioned isn’t the only great dupe Primark has in store.
She said: “They did have others too but I can’t remember the names of them.”
Pistachio and Salted Caramel Body Spray – £5.99 at Lidl
Finally, Lidl’s Pistachio and Salted Caramel body spray is a favourite for those who love Sol de Janeiro’s Brazilian Crush Cheirosa 62.
Priced at just £3.99, it’s a fantastic dupe for the cult classic, which costs £30 – making the 86 per cent cheaper.
You’ll be saving £25.01 on this tropical, sun-kissed scent that’s perfect for the holiday season.
It’s currently only available in selected stores.
You can find your local store by using the store finder tool.
With these seven amazing dupes, you can fill those Christmas stockings without breaking the bank while still gifting luxurious scents.
Many bargain stores are starting to sell dupe alternatives of popular branded products at a hugely reduced price.
Lidl is one of the best around as dropping a number of home and beauty dupes.
Dupe hunters have unearthed Jo Malone, Rituals, Molton Brown, Sol de Janeiro and Lush copycats in stores across the country.
There’s even a £1.99 dupe of the coveted Jo Malone London Pomegranate Noir Body & Hand Wash.
The designer version will set you back a mammoth £36.