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Cheap perfume that you enjoyed?

140 replies

minkah · 03/09/2014 23:41

I've noticed you MN-ers have very expensive taste in perfume. I just blind bought madonnas 'truth or dare' for under a tenner, and...I like it!

It's strong stuff!

So I thought I'd ask.. What bargains have you discovered in the world of smellies?

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GilbertBlytheWouldGetIt · 05/09/2014 12:50

Went and bought Lovely by SJP today. It's gorgeous.

VestaCurry · 05/09/2014 13:34

Someone in a queue at Sainsbury's smelt divine, so I asked her what scent she was wearing. She whispered, 'it's from Avon and it's called Femme by Herve Leger'.
I quickly made a note of it on my phone and will buy some when I get a chance.

As for 'celebrity' fragrances, I really like the smell of Jennifer Aniston's. I think you can get it for under £20 which is way cheaper than my 'staple' fragrances.

Madaboutthrows · 05/09/2014 16:44

Lidl suddenly diamonds

lordnoobson · 05/09/2014 17:07

jlo and sjp

lordnoobson · 05/09/2014 17:07

oh and both the lidl ones are nice

WhatsGoingOnEh · 05/09/2014 17:30

Does anyone remember the name of the perfume that was often given away as a sample on the cover of Just Seventeen..? I LOVED that. Wish I could buy a bottle now!

My favourite cheapy scent is Eden.

squoosh · 05/09/2014 17:37

Was it Exclamation?

squoosh · 05/09/2014 17:38

or maybe So?

WhatsGoingOnEh · 05/09/2014 17:46

Sorry, no it wasn't either of those. Maybe I'm going back too far - it must be 30 years ago! Eek.

It had a two-word name, I think...

WilburIsSomePig · 05/09/2014 17:47

Avon Tahiti, love it.

Oswin · 05/09/2014 17:51

Beyonce-heat. I love it.

Oswin · 05/09/2014 17:51

Beyonce-heat. I love it.

lordnoobson · 05/09/2014 17:52

I also liked the copy of Eau Dynamisante that marks used to do

Ohwhatfuckeryisthis · 05/09/2014 17:53

Me too Lord-it actually fucking lasted too.

lordnoobson · 05/09/2014 21:01

Dunno why they discontinued it

kahori · 05/09/2014 21:07

I love Next Cashmere. I always get compliments on it. In my head it is similar to a Donna Karan one I smelled years ago, also called Cashmere but I could be imagining that.

gaggiagirl · 06/09/2014 08:37

java I found it in my local factory seconds shop last year. Never found it since which is gutting as its so nice.

gaggiagirl · 06/09/2014 08:37

java I found it in my local factory seconds shop last year. Never found it since which is gutting as its so nice.

Cheesymonster · 06/09/2014 11:09

Circus fantasy by Britney is my everyday perfume. £5 in B&M!

I also love 4711 in summer

I really want SJP Lovely.

OneLittleLady · 06/09/2014 11:21

M&S Florentyna White is really nice and very cheap, around £12.50 for 100mls. you can get small sizes of 10mls in a little spray bottle for bags for about £3.50

Ohwhatfuckeryisthis · 06/09/2014 18:41

Hold the phone-I just got Lady Glamour deodorant and hand cream in lidl.

LoveVintage · 06/09/2014 21:38

I have worn 5th Avenue on and off since it first came out and was v expensive.
When going on holiday last year I went to look for a small bottle of perfume to take and got SJP Lovely. It is v nice and I will buy it again.
Next Just Pink is really nice too.

aylesburyduck · 07/09/2014 13:47

Avon premiere luxe and femme by herve leger.

I've lost count of how many bottles of femme I have got through but I am on my third bottle of premiere luxe.

Next Cashmere is lovely smells warm and cosy iyswim.

Stupidhead · 07/09/2014 17:31

On the strength of the recommendations ive bought some Femme sample bottles. I normally wear Prada Candy kerrrching, but my youngest said I smell like a drumstick lolly.

GilbertBlytheWouldGetIt · 07/09/2014 21:13

What other Avon fragrances are good? I don't care for powdery or fruity but like floral and green/fresh scents. All reccs gratefully received!