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best high street fragrances?

70 replies

Bargello · 03/02/2024 13:15

About 5 years ago I stopped buying the designer fragrances for £££ and switched to high street, first the discontinued Isis/Aqua from M&S, then a nice one from Zara (can't remember hte name but it's pink).

I really am a convert and think all that money I spent on high end perfume was such a waste. Can anyone recommend other high street places with their own perfume brands? Not interested in "smell a likes", just decent products which smell nice and don't cost a small fortune.

OP posts:
soupmaker · 04/02/2024 21:47

I love M&S Plum Blossom Eau de Parfum. Got it as a freebie in the app advent calendar. £15 for 100ml so can be sprayed on freely.

I usually go for citrus/green scents but for some reason this one really suits me.

Thisisthedawningoftheageofaquarius · 05/02/2024 06:27

OP just letting you know zara orchid is a dupe of Victoria's Secret Bombshell

i really like it as well but it could last longer

MrsPelligrinoPetrichor · 05/02/2024 11:01

JW13 · 03/02/2024 19:50

M&S warmth (apothecary range) is lovely and only £10 (if you like sandalwood). As a PP said it's not long lasting enough but it's so cheap it doesn't matter so much

I you later it with the body lotion it lasts much longer,the hand cream is really long lasting,I use the Meditate one. I really hate the Apothecary range, really good.

Violetparis · 05/02/2024 11:15

Just Pink and Flowers from Next.

Deathraystare · 05/02/2024 17:29

Is Next still doing their own perfumes? I went to Westfield just around Christmas time (was going to treat myself to some Next Cashmere and all their normal perfumes had gone , replaced by different more expensive ones!

Lottapianos · 05/02/2024 17:34

@Deathraystare, I found Next Cashmere in store a couple of months ago. Will be GUTTED if they have discontinued it!

Deathraystare · 05/02/2024 17:50

I have just looked online and cannot see it!

Cocolapew · 05/02/2024 17:56

Just Pink by Next is lovely, very long lasting as well.
I like Floratyna (sp?) by M&S too.
Lovely by SJP.
Glow by JLo.

StarTwirl · 05/02/2024 18:23

I've never bought a high street fragrance

I've had some M&S ones though in their beauty advent calendars and summer beauty boxes

The ones by Shay ? They smell nice and have a unique non dupe smell to them

Lottapianos · 05/02/2024 19:22

'The ones by Shay ? They smell nice and have a unique non dupe smell to them'.

Shay and Blue. M&S stock them. Got my eye on the White Peaches or the Blood Orange for summer

JW13 · 05/02/2024 21:11

Thanks for the tip @MrsPelligrinoPetrichor !

Jellywobblescobbles · 05/02/2024 21:30

I love the Aldi ones for £6.99 - the Poppy and Barley one is my favourite.

Anneofwarwick · 05/02/2024 21:40

I bought D'Elle from Lidl at the weekend. .. I have a perfume addiction, think I've bought 4 in the last fortnight (The M&S mandarin one, the M&S Plum something or other, an Ariana Grande one ) but this one is really nice for 6.99, and in a nice pink bottle.

Agree with the Next Summer Sun.. very holidays are on their way vibe !

fruitypancake · 05/02/2024 21:43

Lollypop701 · 04/02/2024 17:11

Superdrug , I get one that is a Santal blush dupe… £12 vs £200 for the Tom ford version. I wouldn’t have found it without looking for a dupe but like quite a few of their perfumes

What's it called Lollypop , I love Santa blush

Onelittleone216 · 05/02/2024 21:45

Mango has some good ones! And they do little bottles to go in your handbag for about £7, so you can try them out before going for a bigger one.

3WildOnes · 05/02/2024 21:46

I know they are considered old lady perfumes but I really like the Yardley ones. Especially the bluebell and sweet pea. Ver affordable too.

xyz111 · 05/02/2024 22:01

I like Victoria Secrets, I think it's called intense. Lovely!!

Garlicnaan · 05/02/2024 22:05

Lottapianos · 05/02/2024 19:22

'The ones by Shay ? They smell nice and have a unique non dupe smell to them'.

Shay and Blue. M&S stock them. Got my eye on the White Peaches or the Blood Orange for summer

These are fab. Bit more pricey though than m&S.

I find M&S and Zara don't last that long.

Lollypop701 · 05/02/2024 23:11

fruitypancake · 05/02/2024 21:43

What's it called Lollypop , I love Santa blush

Exotique musk, enjoy

TracyBeakerSoYeah · 06/02/2024 03:10

Zara Red Temptation
&
the following from M&S
Autograph Plum Blossom
Autograph Wild Jasmine
Seasalt & Neroli
Warmth

M&S have 20% off many perfumes at the moment including Floral Street, the 10ml sprays are £22.40 - my favourites are Neon Rose, Ylang Ylang Expresso & Chypre Sublime

I also like Fragonard Santal Cardamome which is currently reduced to £32
&
Monotheme Tuberose which is currently £15.20

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