Budget store is selling men's fragrance dupes of Dior and Paco Rabanne from only £2.50 – great for Father's Day
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A BUDGET store is selling dupes of men's Dior and Paco Rabanne aftershave from just £2.50.
With Father's Day just days away, many of us are likely racing around trying to find the perfect gift to show our dads how much we care.
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Quality Discounts' Sage Rouge aftershave is just £2.49
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The discount buy is said to smell the same as Dior Sauvage
However, with the cost-of-living crisis continuing to bite, many will be on the hunt for a gift that doesn't break the bank.
Thankfully, penny pinchers will be pleased to know that budget store Quality Discounts (QD), which has over 30 stores across the UK, is selling dupes of premium aftershaves for less than the price of your morning coffee.
QD said: "If you want your Dad to smell his best this Father's Day (Sunday 15th June) then why not treat him to one of these awesome aftershave dupes that won't break the bank from QD Stores.
"Try Dupes of Dior Sauvage and Paco Rabanne 1 Million, Dads are sure to love! Grab yours now in store!"
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The bargain retailer's Sage Rogue Aftershave, priced at £2.49 is similar to Dior Sauvage but for a fraction of the price.
With the designer buy priced at £59 for a 60ml bottle, the dupe is a whopping £56.50 cheaper.
Dior Sauvage has notes of Reggio di Calabria Bergamot and Ambroxan, which gives it a powerful woody scent.
The discount buy has a similar scent, that is bound to make your dad's face light up on Father's Day.
Billion Gold Aftershave, priced at £3.49, is a budget version of Paco Rabanne's popular scent, 1 Million.
The premium perfume is currently on sale for £67.50 for a 100ml bottle, making the budget version £64 cheaper.
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1 Million contains notes of warm leather and cinnamon, with the knock of version emulating the same scent.
You can find your nearest QD store by checking the store locator.
For more budget-friendly Father's Day perfume dupes, Aldi recently launched the Lacura Men's Eau De Parfum for just £6.99.
The men's fragrance comes in three delicious scents, Island Oasis, Ambition and Iconic Man.
The best perfume dupes on the high street
WE all love a good perfume, but they can also be pricey. So why not try a dupe from the high street instead? Here's some of the best:
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Marks & Spencer:
Apothecary Warmth, £9.50 - dupe for Le Labo's Santal 33 - BUY NOW
Sea Salt and Neroli, £13 - dupe for Tom Ford's Neroli Portofino - BUY NOW
Midnight Blossom, £10 - dupe for Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium - BUY NOW
Soft Iris, £10 - dupe for Chanel Coco Mademoiselle - BUY NOW
Zara:
Energetically New York, £25.99 - dupe for Le Labo's Santal 33
Nude Bouquet, £12.99 - dupe for Dior's Miss Dior
Applejuice, £12.99 - dupe for DKNY's Be Delicious
Sublime Epoque, £22.99 - dupe for Armani My Way
Aldi:
Empress, £5.99 - dupe for Paco Rabanne Olympéa
Feminine, £6.99 - dupe for Coco Mademoiselle
Masculine, £6.99 - dupe for Jean Paul Gaultier's Le Male
Hotel Collection No39 Poppy and Barley, £6.99 - dupe for Jo Malone's Poppy and Barley
Island Oasis contains notes of sea salt, ripe coconut and zesty lemon.
"Warm undertones of Cashmere Wood and Sandalwood linger on the skin, creating unforgettable sensory experience," Aldi added.
The 100ml fragrance has been compared to Burberry Hero, which is currently on sale at Boots for £138, making the Aldi buy over £130 cheaper.
Both fragrances are described as having a "woody" scent , with the Burberry product featuring a "trio of sensual cedarwood oils".
Aldi fans can also get their hands on Ambition which features notes of cardamom, sage and French narcissus.
The powerful scent is said to be similar to Givenchy Gentleman.
The designer fragrance is priced at £93 at Boots, making the Aldi buy a whopping £87 cheaper.
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Quality Discounts is selling its Billion Gold scent for £3.49
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