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    What do you think about perfume clones for a frugal fragrance collection?

    I have this friend who always smells insanely good, so the other day I asked what he wears and he told me he gets his perfume dupes from Kazaar Fragrances, a Swiss based dupe house. I didn't know about dupes until recently and apparently the dupe houses use decent materials and can get really close to expensive scents without paying a premium for the designer perfumes. I figured I’d ask here as  this looks like a solid option for building a small collection without having to spend a fortune while still getting something quality so I just wanted your views on clones and what you think about them. Thanks.

    What do you think about perfume clones for a frugal fragrance collection?
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    8 Comments

    1. not_quite_today on

      There are loads of decent fragrance dupe houses, I see them discussed pretty often on r/fragrance and other similar subs. It’s a solid way to try out new smells and see what you’re into.

    2. TheSneakiestSnak3 on

      There are plenty of cheap and very good colognes on the market. It’s honestly not particularly expensive unless you want it to be. Dupes can be hit or miss. I’d recommend figuring out roughly how much you’re willing to spend on a collection/bottles and the heading over to somewhere like r/Colognes for recommendations.

    3. Such-Mountain-6316 on

      I can’t wear one of the main brands because I’m allergic to one of the ingredients but I can wear the dupe. I have nothing against it at all!

    4. oz_nordnjarg on

      I love them and never buy designer perfume.

      Highly recommend oakcha, oil perfumery, and I do like some alt. brand ones as well

    5. Individual-Drama-984 on

      Check out five below. I found a dupe of jean paul gaultier classique there which was my favorite for years. $5 is waaay more affordable than $100 & I cannot tell the difference.

    6. thegirlthatcurled on

      My favourite perfume is CK Eternity.

      Ironically this lasts for a total of 7.34minutes

      I buy an inexpensive dupe to use generally, as it lasts longer. It’s not a perfect match, but it’s good enough

    7. heyitscory on

      You’re wearing them. You like the smell.

      If other people aren’t complaining about weird stinks and off-putting chemicals that burn their eyes and noses, it’s just wearing perfume.

      Are you worried that it’s trashy to buy knockoffs?

      Sure. Who cares. It’s trashy to be poor and use conspicuously expensive brands. That’s kind of part of the stylistic choice of putting together a look, sticking a Vuitton purse on it and riding the bus to meet your friends for drinks.

      Are you wondering if you’re allowed to lie if someone recognizes it but can’t tell the difference? What you say you’re wearing when someone asks, Chanel no.5 parfúm or Canal Numero Cinco *eu de sink-o*?

      You do you.  Smell how you wanna smell.

      If someone doesn’t think it’s fair you smell like them for a quarter of the price, they’re jerks and might not be worth impressing.

      But if you *must* keep up appearances and live above your means, there’s no harm in drinking Kirkland scotch, with your $1300 thrift store purse you assumed was a knockoff but got for a lucky $13 and smelling like you’re standing at a flower cart in Paris with money left in your bank account.

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