Shoppers today can get two 'feminine' perfumes for £8 each that usually cost £80
For anyone who enjoys the smell of luxury without spending a lot of money, one retailer may be of interest. Secret Sales is an online marketplace based in the UK that sells a wide range of discount fashion and beauty items from high-end and designer brands.
From shoes, handbags, accessories, clothes, perfume and makeup, luxury shoppers on a budget have plenty to browse through. It also regularly updates its clearance sale, with prices as low as £1.90. One of its biggest discounts shoppers can enjoy today is on not one but two bottles of a designer fragrance.
Customers can get Chopard Brilliant Wish Eau De Parfum Chopard Brilliant Wish Eau De Parfum for a fraction of their usual price. Buying both together would usually cost £80, according to Secret Sales, but beauty fans can snap them up for a total of £17.10, which works out to a little over £8 per bottle.
Secret Sales says that the duo deal could be great for anyone looking to treat themselves or stock up on their favourite scent for less. Equally, the discount could make now an ideal time to start buying for a loved one's birthday.
Chopard's Brilliant Wish perfume is described as an amber floral fragrance for women created by Louise Turner and Michel Girard, and launched in 2010 by Chopard. The top notes are pink pepper and fruity notes, the middle notes are star jasmine and violet leaf.
The base notes are amber, wood and musk. The fragrance is "sparkling, fresh, and bright, with a classiness running through it. It's sweet but not cloying, and as a result, it's suitable for year-round wear."
Secret Sales isn't the only retailer selling Chopard Brilliant Wish Eau De Parfum. Superdrug is selling a 30ml bottle for £7.97 - down from £18.95. Shein is even offering a bottle for £9.99 - down from £30. AllBeauty is another store that has the perfume in stock, for a price of £12.95.
Amazon is another option shoppers could choose. A 30ml bottle is available for £18.99. The perfume has a score of 4.2 stars out of five on Amazon. In the reviews, one person said: "Chopard "Brilliant Wish" could be a signature scent quite easily... Beautiful glass bottle that looks like a precious gem and a lovely soft fragrance with a delicious hint of spice... Simply marvellous!!!"
Another put: "I love Chopard perfumes so thought I would try this one. I do like it a lot but knocked a star off as I felt I had to keep reapplying despite it being a parfum." Another wrote: "The bottle is gorgeous. This fragrance is light, pretty and feminine. "
They added: "Not much projection or longevity. This is perfect for a gift for young woman. Hard to overspray it. As an adult I would spray my pulse points, back of neck and my hair then spray a veil to walk through. After the fragrance is gone the bottle would make a beautiful Christmas tree ornament."
However, a customer didn't seem too impressed, and claimed: "None of the other notes are present at all I was hoping for a floral scent. Maybe some baby powder at the end but ZERO FLORAL I've worn chopard before this was a disappointment I think maybe it's old, that's why?" Meanwhile, someone else said: "It's a light sent not over powering vary nice and affordable."
There aren't any reviews of the Chopard Brilliant Wish Eau De Parfum on the Secret Sales website, which may be off-putting for those who prefer reading through customer feedback on the website they are buying from. However, you can read through shoppers' experiences on Trustpilot.
The retailer has an overall score of 4.2 stars out of five on the consumer business website. One reviewer said: "I've used Secret Sales a few times over the years and have indeed recommended it to friends as well. It's easy to use… fast delivery and you can usually pick up some excellent bargains! I will definitely be using it again and also recommending it to all my friends and family, too."
A second put: "Secret sales is surely where to go if you want to purchase designer clothing without breaking your bank account." A third said: "Always great to shop on this site, so much quality choice and good prices."
However, some didn't have good experiences to share. One said: "Whilst the customer service at secret sales is responsive, nothing gets done. I have been waiting for my parcel for almost 2 weeks now and the courier hasn't received it." A second claimed: "Ordered Gucci sunglasses for a birthday present. Arrived within the week . Order was totally different design to original order."
A third commented: "I order a dress that never arrived. Customer service are useless." But, the majority of comments were positive. Another added: "Everthing I have orered has been perfect and on time." Someone else said: "Great products at best prices. I have shopped on secret sales many times and the items arrive on time and are great deals."
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