Real deal perfume or imitation from Perfume Parlour

[bizzy1234]

I want to buy my kids some perfume for a little extra pressie and they've told me what they want... Armani Code and jo Malone Pomegranate Noir... it's so expensive!!! Has anyone tried the imitation ones from Perfume Parlour or similar?
Am I cheaping out or is it just stupid to spend so much when I can get cheaper for less than half!
Let me know if you've tried the imitations and if you'd recommend or not!
Thanks in advance.

I’ve not heard of perfume parlour but I have tried other brand imitation scents before and they’re never as good- sorry 😣

Mixed thoughts here
www.mumsnet.com/Talk/am_i_being_unreasonable/4087017-Is-Jo-Malone-perfume-worth-it

That said, if I’d asked for a certain scent and was given a dupe, I might be a bit disappointed. I would happily buy a dupe but if someone had asked what I wanted I wouldn’t expect one. You know your kids best though. Maybe warn them in advance or they may not be happy to wear a dupe and it would be a waste of your money anyway.

I love perfume parlour dupes but if I was a teenage girl I’d probably rather a teeny bottle of the real thing- would a small real one and a big dupe be an option? One for insta, one to use?!

I love perfume parlour. Have got my teenager 2 bottles for his stocking but a real bottle for under the tree.

I'd be very disappointed if you asked me what I wanted then bought a fake version.

It's all about the brand. I'd dare bet they care more about the Armani and the Jo Malone labels than the actual scent.

Thanks all..
Yes this would be an extra pressie!! I've already spent /blown my budget on them both so it's more of a surprise extra in the stocking!! But I take on board everything you've said.
Thanks for replying - I'm intrigued to find out what the dupes are like!!

Some of the Perfume Parlour dupes are truly good. One I know and like is better than the original, and lasts better!