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The Price of Perfume!

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sherbetstraws · 16/10/2019 18:18

How much is too much to pay for perfume? I'm shocked at how expensive some of them are. Are the really expensive ones worth it?

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AgathaTheAardvark · 16/10/2019 18:37

If it's a special perfume, like one I'd ask DH to buy me for Christmas or if I just really loved it and wanted to treat myself, I'd say up to £70 for a bottle.

For every day stuff, I would spend no more than £40 and that's pushing it.

AgathaTheAardvark · 16/10/2019 18:38

Are they worth it? Only if you really love it. They do last a bit longer I think, but not noticeably so IME. So if I preferred the smell of a cheaper one, I'd buy it over an expensive one iyswim.

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sherbetstraws · 16/10/2019 18:44

That makes sense Agatha :) If you really really loved one though, then would it be worth paying a lot?
...... can you tell my finger is hovering over a BUY NOW button? LOL!

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AgathaTheAardvark · 16/10/2019 18:47

Haha! Do it if you love it! How much are we talking? I mean if you can afford it, just go for it. You only live once and it's just a bottle of perfume. Not going to kill the planet either! Better than a big pile of fast fashion shite.

Spied · 16/10/2019 18:48

My signature perfume us around £45 for 25ml. I think this is a ridiculous price BUT it makes me feel good when I wear it and so really it's worth it.

ScreamingValenta · 16/10/2019 18:49

I only ever buy 'dupes' as the fragrances I like are just too expensive for me - but if you can afford it and it will bring you joy, then why not?

clucky3 · 16/10/2019 18:51

I love perfume and dread to think what I've spent on it over the years. I just want to know which one you're deliberating overGrin

Steviestamborine · 16/10/2019 18:51

Perfume seemed to really jump in price in around 2005 I seem to recall. I remember because I bought some for a 30th birthday present a couple of years before that and when I next looked it had leapt up by about £20 (it was a Chanel perfume)

ISawyouinTescoyesterday · 16/10/2019 18:52

Yes same here. Have you tried groupon? They have some good offers on branded perfume.

clucky3 · 16/10/2019 18:54

Perfume parlour do some fantastic dupes of lots of popular scents. I have a couple of their Tom ford ones which are lovely. I wouldn't buy jo malone again having tried the PP ones, they are spot on and last so much longer

applesandacorns · 16/10/2019 18:58

I pay £160 for my everyday perfume... Ouch! But it makes me happy every time I smell it.

madmumofteens · 16/10/2019 19:57

I agree OP was shocked to see perfume prices are now nearer to £70 and not £50 as they used to be!!

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sherbetstraws · 16/10/2019 20:10

I love you lot!!!! I wouldn't normally pay anything like this amount but I fell in love with this perfume. I've bought several tiny wee vials on Ebay and now think it would make more sense to get a real bottle of it...
It's £150 (EEEEK!) and it's called Chinatown, from Bond No 9. I just have to have it before I die..
Ok I have to have it NOW.

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sherbetstraws · 16/10/2019 20:11

Agree re Perfume Parlour, I do buy from them, but they don't have this one in stock.

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Fluffycloudland77 · 16/10/2019 20:30

I’m shocked at the price too, plus it’s all tested on animals for the Chinese market.

I’ve got a bottle of obsession left then I’m eschewing perfume.

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Uhtredswoman · 17/10/2019 08:26

I have been buying Early Cucumber from Perfume Parlour for ages - love it but there's no way I could afford the JM original. Great, except they don't seem to be stocking it any more and I can't find an alternative that has decent reviews. Anyone got any ideas?

MrsPellegrinoPetrichor · 17/10/2019 09:35

Oh I love Early CucumberSad I love the PP dupes of JM much better than the real thing as they last longer.

Uhtredswoman · 17/10/2019 10:35

@MrsPellegrinoPetrichor I know - it's gorgeous! Have emailed them to see when they might be back in stock. Fingers crossed!

Meripenopause · 17/10/2019 12:02

sherbetstraws The body silk is on ebay (USA seller) for GBP58 including postage. Still a lot of money but far less than the edp. I mention this because I have had it in the past and it is unbelievably strong and over fills the room, even with a modest application. Comes with an edp vial too.

OtraCosaMariposa · 17/10/2019 12:10

Just don't buy the designer or expensively marketed ones. M&S do really good perfumes at less than £20 a bottle, so do next and Zara. Ok so you might not like all of them but I don't like all of the expensive ones either.

MrsPellegrinoPetrichor · 17/10/2019 12:26

Next perfumes are lovely too,lots on line about them being dupes for designer ones

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sherbetstraws · 17/10/2019 14:13

Lots of great advice, thank you ladies xxx
Fridgepants I didn't know there were fragrance groups on FB - thanks for that I will look for them.
Meripenopause I did actually in the end go for the cream, that's great that it's strong. I just couldnt bring myself to pay £150 for the perfume!

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Meripenopause · 17/10/2019 14:43

Glad you got the body cream. The bottles usually have a 'shake well' instruction on the back. Don't ignore! Shaking the heck out of it makes the texture and scent more 'even' (as I said - its STRONG).

Hoooo · 17/10/2019 14:48

Perfume parlour is great
I also buy samples and decants from places like les senteurs
If you really love it and can afford it and it will give you pleasure...why not?
:)