DUPE-TASTIC
Poundland shoppers rush to buy ‘amazing’ dupe of iconic designer perfume for just £4 instead of £48
Plus we reveal even more bargain dupes of luxury scents
POUNDLAND shoppers are rushing to buy an "amazing" dupe of an iconic designer perfume for just £4.
The bargain store is selling a cheaper version of Moschino's Toy 2 Bubblegum fragrance for a whopping £44 less.
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Poundland's Teddy perfume in pink plush costs just £4 for 50ml, while the Moschino bottle can cost as much as a whopping £48 for the same size.
Savvy shoppers shared the fragrance to the Facebook group.
They wrote: "Moschino dupe in Poundland. Not sure if it smells the same tho."
The bargain hunter shared a photo of the perfume dupe, sporting very similar packaging as the designer scent.
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The post was met with hundreds of comments from fellow shoppers itching to get their hands on the fragrance.
One wrote: "It’s really nice I have it!"
Another declared: "This is my favourite perfume have to investigate."
A third commented: "It smells lovely I have it , I'm gonna go get more."
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A fourth said: "Just brought it and smells amazing."
While a fifth tagged their pal and wrote: "These would be cute for girls Xmas."
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"I wouldn't care what it smelled like I just love the bottle," another said.
A bottle of Moschino can cost from £48 for 50ml on sites like Look Fantastic.
It means that for those looking for a cheaper alternative, this dupe costing just £4 is a huge saving.
Of course, keep in mind that the scents may not last as long or aren't as strong, so bear this in mind before you opt for a dupe.
It's worth bearing in mind, the scents also might not match exactly.
Shoppers can find Poundland's perfume in store only, as it's not available online.
To find your nearest store head over to the B&M website.
Each store will have its own stock of the scents and these kinds of items tend to sell-out pretty quickly.
It's always worth phoning ahead to your local store to check how many they have available.
It's always worth having a sniff first to make sure you like the smell before purchasing.
As always, make sure to have a shop around before you commit to a purchase to make sure you're always getting the best deal.
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.
Other perfume dupes
Bargain hunters have spotted two new mists at Poundland - and claim they smell just like Marc Jacobs.
The dupes from the brand Scentlis are called Pure Elegance and Bloom Body - both selling for just £1 for a 100ml bottle on Poundland's website.
One such shopper who bought the fragrances wrote on Facebook: "Got these today from Poundland and I cannot tell you enough how hey smell like Marc Jacobs."
Meanwhile, a young woman said she wanted new perfume, but couldn’t justify the price, so tried out the dupes from Home Bargains instead.
Beauty fan Emily Megan Mays explained that she nabbed two of the perfume dupes from the high-street chain, for just £1.99 each, and was left stunned at how nice they smelt.
Thrilled with her cheap finds from Home Bargains, Emily took to social media, proudly showing off her bargain buys.
Posting online, Emily shared her clip with the caption "The BEST perfume dupes! Run, don't walk to Home Bargains".
The "Scentalis Luna Sparkle Eau De Parfum", an aromatic blend of fruity and floral scents, has been combined to create a dupe of the infamous £55 "Daisy" by Marc Jacobs.
Poundland describes the scent as: "An excellent choice for anyone in search of a special present or personal indulgence.
"Fragrant blend featuring fruity notes of pomegranate and yuzu, delicate floral scents such as peony, magnolia, and lotus, and musky undertones."
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Shoppers are rushing to buy dupes of popular Sol de Janeiro scents that they say smell "gorgeous".
They're on sale for a whopping £22 less than the big brand sprays.
How to bag a bargain
SUN Savers Editor Lana Clements explains how to find a cut-price item and bag a bargain…
Sign up to loyalty schemes of the brands that you regularly shop with.
Big names regularly offer discounts or special lower prices for members, among other perks.
Sales are when you can pick up a real steal.
Retailers usually have periodic promotions that tie into payday at the end of the month or Bank Holiday weekends, so keep a lookout and shop when these deals are on.
Sign up to mailing lists and you’ll also be first to know of special offers. It can be worth following retailers on social media too.
When buying online, always do a search for money off codes or vouchers that you can use and are just two sites that round up promotions by retailer.
Scanner apps are useful to have on your phone. app has a scanner that you can use to compare prices on branded items when out shopping.
Bargain hunters can also use B&M’s scanner in the app to find discounts in-store before staff have marked them out.
And always check if you can get cashback before paying which in effect means you’ll get some of your money back or a discount on the item.
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