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Shoppers in frenzy over ‘stunning' new Prada perfume dupe in Aldi that ‘smells lovely' – and it's only £1.99

Shoppers in frenzy over ‘stunning' new Prada perfume dupe in Aldi that ‘smells lovely' – and it's only £1.99

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SCENTSATIONAL Shoppers in frenzy over 'stunning' new Prada perfume dupe in Aldi that 'smells lovely' – and it's only £1.99
IF you want to smell amazing without spending a fortune, you need to leg it to Aldi.
Designer perfumes are loved by beauty fans for their gorgeous scents that last all day.
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Beauty fans are racing to Aldi's middle aisles
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Shoppers have insisted the Lacura Prism fragrance is the perfect dupe for Prada
Credit: Facebook/BARGAIN LOVERS - Poundland, Home Bargains, B&M, Primark, The Range & More
But the hefty price tags can sometimes make them unaffordable for people, especially as the cost of living crisis continues.
Thanks to Aldi, you can snap up a Prada fragrance dupe for a fraction of the price - yes, you heard that correctly.
The German retailer is renowned for offering skincare, beauty and hair products that rival luxury competitors for a fraction of the price.
And their £1.99 mini perfumes have sent beauty buffs into a frenzy.
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Not only are they more affordable, but the 15ml scents are also ideal for chucking in your bag - or when you go travelling for a few days.
Shoppers have claimed the Lacura Prism frangrance is "nearly identical" to iconic Prada Paradoxe, which starts at £72 for 30ml in Boots.
Prism - which customers insist is "nearly identical" to the original - is described as "delicate and light" and offers "gentle notes" of Orange Blossom, Neroli and Jasmine.
It also boasts "warm undertones" of Bourbon Vanilla, White Musk, and Amber which match a rich Bergamot and Tangerine "freshness on the finish".
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After stumbling across it in store, one beauty fanatic shared a snap of the dupe in the BARGAIN LOVERS 🛍 Poundland, Home Bargains, B&M, Primark, The Range & More Facebook group, which boasts 871,000 members.
Delighted Karolina said: "If you know what Prada/Paradox smells like, this is very similar!! Aldi £1.99."
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Her post quickly racked up 1,500 likes and 570 comments, with bargain hunters racing to their nearest store to find the perfume.
"I got this the other day it smells lovely", chimed in somebody else.
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A third wrote: "Oh my fave! That's me off to Aldi! (Any excuse!!). Thank you!"
"I need this", cried a fourth.
Another dupe lover added: "I've got the big one it's stunning."
Meanwhile, a sixth chimed in: "Prada paradox is the best perfume ever!! I'll give this one a whirl thank you."
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And if the Prada scent isn't your taste, there's also Miss Dior and Baccarat Rouge dupes available in the mini perfume range.
But be warned, the perfumes are in-store only and part of Aldi's cult-favourite Specialbuys range, so once they're gone, they're gone.
The miniature fragrances aren't the only bargain beauty buys that have hit the shelves recently.
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The sell-out LED Face Mask is back and available for just £12.99.
The mask features seven different light settings and helps reduce the appearance of fine lines, redness and inflammation and is the perfect tool to deliver a spa-worthy facial at home, for less.
What's more, they also have a handy LED indicator, this easy-to-use beauty hack is the secret to a lifted, bright-eyed look.
The LED Mirror with Make-Up Brush Set (£5.99) is another one you won't want to miss, it includes two large kabuki brushes, three precise brushes and a rotatable touch sensor mirror.
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And or those looking to elevate their everyday hairstyle, the sell-out Dual Hair Styler is back for just £16.99.
Shoppers have the choice of a variety of stylers to create the perfect look, whether it's sleek and straight, bouncy curls, or holiday-ready mermaid waves.
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