When I was younger, I had all these little compulsive habits. I loved buying clothes and accessories almost every single day, I’d smoke, and I’d stay out late partying with my friends. We used to chase sunsets and memories I can barely piece together now. With time, those habits quietly faded. Now they became nothing more than fragments of my youth.🥹 I slowly outgrew them, holding onto just one constant love: writing.🩷 But somewhere along the way, I picked up another little obsession. One I haven’t been able to shake so easily. I’ve fallen completely in love with perfumes. I’m utterly addicted, if I’m honest.😋
As my boyfriend always says, we all need a “bad” habit to keep life balanced. And I suppose he’s right.😅 The only trouble is, my harmless vice comes with a price tag … and the rate at which I want to try new fragrances isn’t exactly friendly on the purse. So, as I always do, I started looking for little ways around it. And that’s how I stumbled upon the best perfume dupes to smell amazing this summer.🙃 They’re dreamy, affordable scents that let us experience fragrances we might otherwise find a little too expensive. So, let’s have a look at some of my favourites.
Why I Fell in Love with Perfume Dupes: Blossom Perfumery 427 Inspired By Irresistible (Givenchy)
- Top Notes: Pear, Ambrette
- Heart Notes: Rose, Iris
- Base Notes: Musk, Virginia cedar
- Scent: fruity, floral
This perfume dupe is actually my latest little indulgence. It arrived today, and now my whole house smells like Irresistible by Givenchy. I quite literally can’t stop spraying it on myself. Even though I’m a huge Givenchy fan, I always feel a little nervous when I test a new perfume on my skin for the first time.🤭 I think it’s one of those deliciously anticipatory moments that keeps me so utterly addicted to perfume shopping. There’s just something about the unknown … will it suit me, will it linger, will it become a new signature?✨
Now … let me share a little trick with you. Before I buy a dupe from Blossom Perfumery, I make a point of smelling the original beforehand. I want to know exactly what it should be like, so I can judge the quality of the replica and decide whether it’s truly worth recommending. Evidently, they smell exactly the same. I was genuinely impressed when I tested the original in-store, and just as impressed when I tried the dupe from Blossom Perfumery. It’s been almost eight hours since I first sprayed it … and I can still inhale the sweet, intoxicating, zesty scent lingering on my skin.😛 It’s one of those fragrances that makes you want to keep breathing yourself in.
It’s sweet, yet uplifting and fresh all at once. Every time I catch a whiff, I feel a little burst of joy. For some reason, happy childhood memories flood back. Maybe it’s that carefree, sun-soaked happiness we felt waiting for heavenly summer holidays.🙃 It’s a joyful, utterly irresistible fragrance. My first pick for my next holiday … and would you believe it only cost me £15? How unbelievable is that?🤩
Best Perfume Dupes for Summer: Blossom Perfumery 264 Inspired by Love Don’t Be Shy (Kilian Paris)
- Top notes: Neroli, Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Coriander
- Middle notes: Orange Blossom, Honeysuckle, Jasmine, Iris, Rose and Marshmallow
- Base notes: Sugar, Vanilla, Caramel, Musk, Civet and Labdanum
- Scent: sweet, white floral, vanilla, citrus
First of all, we can all agree that the perfume bottles from Blossom Perfumery are absolutely adorable and super stylish.✨ That’s definitely a plus for me. So yes, my second favourite pick for my upcoming holiday is this delicious gourmand scent. We all know the original is quite pricey. And I honestly can’t justify spending that much on a single fragrance when I want to have them all! 😅
But truthfully, it smells identical and lasts a good few hours too. What I really adore about this perfume is, of course, the notes of fluffy marshmallows.🩷🤍 It instantly lifts my mood and makes me feel like I’m back in my twenties again. It has that sweet, youthful vibe … but it’s not overpowering. It’s more powdery, with a soft clean touch that makes it feel effortlessly wearable.
Blossom Perfumery have absolutely nailed it with this dupe. I personally wear it any hour of the day or night … it’s just so easy to reach for. And let’s not forget the prices … we can get a generous 100ml bottle for just £20-something!💖 Plus, they offer bundles we can treat ourselves to, and of course, there’s the £3 OFF I can personally share with you. Honestly, it’s worth having a look, and trust me, it’s worth trying a scent you truly love! 🌸
Blossom Perfumery 488 Inspired by Burberry Her (Burberry)
- Top notes: Strawberry, Raspberry, Blackberry, Sour Cherry, Black Currant, Mandarin Orange and Lemon
- Middle notes: Violet and Jasmine
- Base notes: Musk, Vanilla, Cashmeran, Woody Notes, Amber, Oakmoss and Patchouli
- Scent: fruity, sweet, woody, powdery
Talking about the best perfume dupes, I’ve just fallen in love with this one. I smelled it at Boots a while back and instantly liked it. However, I ended up buying another one at the time. But … as a true perfume addict … I couldn’t stop thinking about that mesmerising scent. When I first sprayed it on, I was completely immersed in a mouth-watering aroma of strawberries.🍓 Think strawberry gum or a yummy strawberry lip balm … that’s exactly how I’d describe it. It’s not overpowering or sickly sweet. It’s fruity, fresh, with a little note of mystery and seduction in the background.✨
So imagine my excitement when it became the latest addition at Blossom Perfumery. With prices like these, I didn’t even hesitate … and I certainly don’t regret it. I’m already halfway through my bottle because I quite literally wear it all the time. I can’t wait to wear it for an ice-cream promenade with my boyfriend along the beach.🍦That’s the exact vibe it gives me … serene, in love with life, and unapologetically in love with yourself.
Plus, it smells identical to the original and it’s super easy to layer with other perfumes. Because yes, that’s my thing … I love layering two or three fragrances at a time.😉 Can you imagine how much money I’d need if I were buying all the originals? My boyfriend says I go through perfumes like they’re juice. Well… they’re equally delicious! 😋
Blossom Perfumery 048 Inspired by Light Blue (Dolce & Gabbana)
- Top notes: Apple, Lemon, Cedar
- Heart notes: Bamboo, Jasmine, White Rose
- Base notes: Cedarwood, Amber, Musk
- Scent: fruity, citrus, fresh
This one is an all-time favourite. It’s the only scent I’ve ever tried that makes me feel clean, as if I’ve just stepped out of the shower … or I’ve just taken a refreshing dip in the reinvigorating blue ocean. 🌊🍋 It leaves me feeling fresh, optimistic, and ready to take on the day. Blossom Perfumery 048 is hands down one of the best perfume dupes I’ve ever come across. Honestly, there’s no difference between it and the original Light Blue. Except for one thing … it actually lasts longer! I was completely shocked. 🫣
During summertime, I go through this fragrance like crazy. I don’t necessarily wear it on its own. I love layering it with other perfumes … the more alluring, the better. It adds a sprinkle of freshness and crisp citrus brightness to everything.🍋🤍 Especially if I am wearing as a base a more intense, powerful perfume.
I’m already on my second bottle of 048 from Blossom Perfumery this month alone. It’s just such a positive, feel-good scent that reminds me life’s worth living. We all have those days when we feel overwhelmed. Well, I genuinely recommend a couple of sprays of this beauty and you’ll feel alive again.🙂 It’s a blind buy must-have for the hot season, no doubt about that. ✨
Blossom Perfumery 470 Inspired by L’Interdit (Givenchy)
- Top notes: Pear, Bergamot
- Heart notes: Tuberose, Orange Blossom, Jasmine Sambac
- Base notes: Patchouli, Vanilla, Ambroxan, Vetiver
- Scent: white floral, tuberose, sweet
Last, but certainly not least … Blossom Perfumery 470, their dupe for L’Interdit. Honestly, for me, this is one of the most addictive scents I’ve ever come across. Every single time I smell it, I swear I have the same reaction I had when I first discovered it. How can something smell soooooo good? 😮 It’s one of those fragrances that’s almost impossible to put into words. You know what I mean … it has that ineffable beauty, a kind of magic you just have to experience for yourself. ✨
I’d definitely wear this on a summer date night with my boyfriend. It’s a floral, sweet fragrance with a juicy and heavenly feel to it.🍐Besides, it’s incredibly alluring and seductive … every time I wear it, my boyfriend’s completely intrigued by the scent. He always says I smell in a very attractive kind of way, though he can never quite describe it. Exactly my thoughts. 💘 It’s just too good to be put into words, you just have to try it.
Not to mention … the brilliant opportunities we have at Blossom Perfumery to save some serious money! Every time we place an order, we earn points that can be redeemed for money off our next purchase. Every 2 points equals £1. I mean … we actually have the chance to try all those expensive, luxury perfumes without going broke.😅😛 It’s honestly such a clever little perk. Plus, their reviews are incredible, so why not give it a go? I’m curious … which perfume would you go for? 👀
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