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What's your favourite cheap perfume ?

131 replies

VictoriaBun · 06/03/2023 15:39

Influenced by another thread about people complimenting on the perfume your wearing - What's your favourite perfume under £25 ?
I haven't purchased a perfume for a few years and want to try a few new ones.

OP posts:
PritiPatelsMaker · 06/03/2023 20:14

Justforlaffs · 06/03/2023 20:10

I'm shocked at all the SJP Lovely referrals - I think it's awful! Deffo test that one before ordering OP!

I would second this. It really doesn't smell good on my skin although I'm sure it must smell a lot nicer on other people.

iwantawisteriathisyear · 06/03/2023 20:14

Justforlaffs · 06/03/2023 20:10

I'm shocked at all the SJP Lovely referrals - I think it's awful! Deffo test that one before ordering OP!

Sorry to say it but I agree. I bought it as everyone on mumsnet rates it. I hated it. Gave it away.

parentallyadept · 06/03/2023 20:16

Next Paradise is my new go-to

Bert2e · 06/03/2023 20:16

Alvarez Gomez Agua de Colonia Concentrada

PetitPorpoise · 06/03/2023 20:17

parentallyadept · 06/03/2023 20:16

Next Paradise is my new go-to

Is that the tropical one they do that's a bit coconutty? If so, i really like it.

Also came on to say Just Pink and everyone has beat me to it!

Gymmum82 · 06/03/2023 20:24

Anna Sui secret wish is my favourite. I think it’s discontinued now though

LindorDoubleChoc · 06/03/2023 20:25

I don't know if it's under £25 but my favourite low cost perfume is Moschino "cheap and chic" I Love Love (yes it really is called that) but it is absolutely gorgeous, can't get enough of it.

So1invictus · 06/03/2023 20:27

Yardley Jade, though I think it's been discontinued. I bought 2 bottles just in case.
It's the same as Annick Goutal Eau du Sud and Chanel Cristalle (which in turn are perfume twins) but costs about £7.
Agree re perfume Parlour too.

BettyOBarley · 06/03/2023 20:29

Another vote for SJP Lovely

AprilLady · 06/03/2023 20:29

@TaRaDeBumDeAy @Happyhappyeveryday you can get Exclamation here:

www.notino.co.uk/coty/exclamation-eau-de-cologne-for-women/p-16066643/

Takes me back to the late eighties/early nineties too.

Like others, I rate a few of the Zara perfumes. My favourite is probably Jo’s Rhubarb.

userxx · 06/03/2023 20:32

AnyFucker · 06/03/2023 20:05

Lots of the Zara ones

Next Velvet Rose

I've only just discovered the Zara perfumes. Bloody amazing.

Queenmargery · 06/03/2023 20:32

JoJo36 · 06/03/2023 19:05

Not exactly what you were asking but I’d recommend buying a tester set (Penhaligon’s ‘scent library’ or Maison Margiela’s replica set).

Or, as has been mentioned, Perfume Parlour (the Tom Ford dupes are good).

Really intrigued to try SJP as it’s always mentioned and the Next one!

I agree. I got a Maison Margiela tester set for Christmas. I've fallen in love with one 'Coffee Break' and have just bought a full size.
There are several others I like in the set too.

My favourite cheap perfume is Next Cashmere.

Newyeardietstartstomorrow · 06/03/2023 20:36

When its on offer I stock up on Boss Ma Vie (dm used to think it was called Maive!). Its my go to winter day time perfume.
Another I stock up on when it's on Offer is CK Eternity Moment. This is my go to summer day time.
Superdrug Artscent do Vanilla Rose, which smells similar to Dior Forever and lasts pretty well.

userxx · 06/03/2023 20:40

Newyeardietstartstomorrow · 06/03/2023 20:36

When its on offer I stock up on Boss Ma Vie (dm used to think it was called Maive!). Its my go to winter day time perfume.
Another I stock up on when it's on Offer is CK Eternity Moment. This is my go to summer day time.
Superdrug Artscent do Vanilla Rose, which smells similar to Dior Forever and lasts pretty well.

What is eternity moment like ? I love eternity.

TheYearOfSmallThings · 06/03/2023 20:41

With SJP Lovely you have to spray lightly - it is very similar to Narcisso Rodriguez, and in both cases they are not shy perfumes and you need to like musk.

MissHavishamsMouldyOldCake · 06/03/2023 20:43

I wouldn't recommend blind buying any perfume, even a cheapo one. What makes a nice perfume is so subjective. So many people love Portrait of a Lady and to me it's just meh. Loads of people love Angel, I think it could be used as a toxic weapon.

Marshmallow70 · 06/03/2023 20:45

Noa Cacharel

BevMarsh · 06/03/2023 20:46

Avon Far Away - Beyond
Avon- Imari (original one)
Ghost- Deep Night
Chopard - Wish
Elizabeth Arden - Spiced Green Tea

MrsPelligrinoPetrichor · 06/03/2023 20:47

Next Cashmere

PizzaNinja · 06/03/2023 20:50

Charlie Red and Zara White (though it makes me sneeze) 🙄

IReallyDontLikePeopleVeryMuch · 06/03/2023 20:51

By Invitation - Micheal Bublè
Nivea

ladyforallseasons · 06/03/2023 20:51

Zara Red Temptation

tillytoodles1 · 06/03/2023 20:51

I used to love Anais Anais, I don't know if it's still available.

MissHavishamsMouldyOldCake · 06/03/2023 20:52

I didn't know Michael Bublé did ladies' perfume! Lolz

orangetriangle · 06/03/2023 20:55

SJP lovely

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