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Scottish Sun
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
‘Love this one' say beauty buffs fans as they rave about a £2 dupe of Black Opium – and it's almost 48x cheaper
Scroll down to see the full list of our favourite perfume dupes on the high street right now SCENT-SATIONAL 'Love this one' say beauty buffs fans as they rave about a £2 dupe of Black Opium – and it's almost 48x cheaper Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) WE all love a cheeky bargain - especially when we find something that feels just like a high-end brand. Thrifty beauty buffs are now raving about a fabulous dupe they've spotted at Home Bargains - and it's ideal if you're looking to save money this year. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Home Bargains has stepped up its beauty game in the recent years - and this perfume has already become a hit amongst shoppers Credit: ExtremeCouponingAndBargainsUK 2 Unlike the affordable £2 perfume, the real deal by YSL will set you back more than £90 for a 50ml bottle Credit: YSL The popular discount retailer has stepped up its beauty game over the last few years - and its latest additions to the shelves are certainly not here to disappoint. According to fans of the mega store, you can now snap up a dupe of the posh YSL Black Opium, which has become a huge hit online and on the high street. While the high-end version will set you back an eye-watering £97 for a 50ml bottle, Home Bargains customers can purchase Opal Black for a mere £2. Black Opium is described by Yves Saint Laurent as a "captivating floral gourmand scent" with dark, roasted notes of coffee. So if you love the aroma but don't want to spend close to £100 on a perfume, this £2 version is perfect. With such an epic price difference, it comes as no wonder that the Home Bargains perfume has already taken the internet by storm. One mum, who remained anonymous, took to the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group to rave about the purse-friendly buy. She wrote in the post: ''Got these for my teenage daughters today £2 at home bargains. ''They go through so much and they smell amazing, I'll be back for the other dupes.'' But while many seemed to love the affordable perfumes, there were also plenty of those claiming the aroma fades in no time. Woman makes a mega beauty mistake before leaving her home all glammed up One beauty buff warned: ''These fakes smell lovely when u spray them, but don't last too long. Noted Aromas do good copies and they last longer.'' Someone else agreed, writing: ''Smells nice for about 20 minutes then you can't smell it anymore.'' A mum chimed in: ''I have this my daughter got me it. Smells lovely.'' 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: *If you click on a link in this boxout we will earn affiliate revenue 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 ''Love this one,'' a fourth commented. Zara is now also flogging a dupe of YSL's Black Opium. Gardenia is selling for £15.99 per 90ml bottle, Zara's website shows. Zara describes Gardenia eau de parfum as "captivating", offering a "white floral fragrance". Orange blossom, coffee notes, peach and raspberry make up this silky scent.
The Irish Sun
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘Love this one' say beauty buffs fans as they rave about a £2 dupe of Black Opium – and it's almost 48x cheaper
WE all love a cheeky bargain - especially when we find something that feels just like a high-end brand. Thrifty beauty buffs are now raving about a Advertisement 2 Home Bargains has stepped up its beauty game in the recent years - and this perfume has already become a hit amongst shoppers Credit: ExtremeCouponingAndBargainsUK 2 Unlike the affordable £2 perfume, the real deal by YSL will set you back more than £90 for a 50ml bottle Credit: YSL The popular discount retailer has stepped up its beauty game over the last few years - and its latest additions to the shelves are certainly not here to disappoint. According to fans of the mega store, you can now snap up a dupe of the posh While the high-end version will set you back an eye-watering £97 for a 50ml bottle, Home Bargains customers can purchase Opal Black for a mere £2. Black Opium is described by Yves Saint Laurent as a "captivating floral gourmand scent" with dark, roasted notes of coffee. Advertisement READ MORE ON BEAUTY So if you love the aroma but don't want to spend close to £100 on a perfume, this £2 version is perfect. With such an epic price difference, it comes as no wonder that the Home Bargains perfume has already taken the internet by storm. One mum, who remained anonymous, took to the to rave about the purse-friendly buy. She wrote in Advertisement Most read in Fabulous ''They go through so much and they smell amazing, I'll be back for the other dupes.'' But while many seemed to love the Woman makes a mega beauty mistake before leaving her home all glammed up One beauty buff warned: ''These fakes smell lovely when u spray them, but don't last too long. Noted Aromas do good copies and they last longer.'' Someone else agreed, writing: ''Smells nice for about 20 minutes then you can't smell it anymore.'' Advertisement A mum chimed in: ''I have this my daughter got me it. Smells lovely.'' 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: *If you click on a link in this boxout we will earn affiliate revenue 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 ''Love this one,'' a fourth commented. Zara is now also flogging a dupe of YSL's Black Opium. Gardenia is selling for £15.99 per 90ml bottle, Zara's website shows. Advertisement Zara describes Gardenia eau de parfum as "captivating", offering a "white floral fragrance". Orange blossom, coffee notes, peach and raspberry make up this silky scent.
Scottish Sun
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
I cleared Tesco's shelves of £5 designer perfume – trolls call me selfish, but they're just jealous of the profit I'm going to make
Plus, our favourite perfume dupes on the high street right now MAKES SCENTS I cleared Tesco's shelves of £5 designer perfume – trolls call me selfish, but they're just jealous of the profit I'm going to make A TESCO bargain hunter has come under fire for clearing the shelves of £5 designer perfume. We all love a beauty bargain, especially when it involves high-end designer goods for a fraction of the usual price. Advertisement 2 One lucky Tesco shopper showed off their mega perfume haul on Facebook Credit: facebook 2 According to the anonymous customer, the posh scents were now going for just a fiver Credit: facebook This is exactly why one lucky beauty buff went wild after spotting posh designer perfume going for just a fiver at Tesco. According to the person, who remained anonymous, the mega supermarket was selling a huge variety of posh scents, such as Guess and Beverly Hills Polo Club for a bargain price. While the latter typically retails for £18, a 75ml bottle of the designer Guess perfume would set you back £25 - or a whopping five times more. Although the bargain-mad customer didn't reveal the total count of the scents they had snapped up, a snap of the trolley showed more than a staggering 30 bottles. Advertisement The lucky shopper - who claimed to have ''cleared Tesco'' - added that they wouldn't be stopping there either. Sharing a snap of their epic haul, the thrifty beauty buff went on in the caption: ''Off to another store to clear the shelves, don't be too mad.'' However, whilst the bargain hunter may have been all chuffed with their epic haul, the reaction on Facebook wasn't so positive. Dozens of fellow members of the BARGAIN LOVERS HOME BARGAINS, B&M, PRIMARK, ALDI, ASDA & MORE page flooded to comments to slam the shopper for being selfish. Advertisement One furious social media user said: ''everyone knows ur about to con the hell out of vulnerable people by doubling even tripling the it's not greed shaming or being rude. ''It's straight up honesty.'' Aldi hits the jackpot with £6.99 perfume dupe of Victoria Beckham's £170 one - as fans say it 'lasts all day' Someone else added: ''then get a legit job .. conning pensioners and people with very little as is is not helping yourself eat its lining pockets for greed your making it sound like they are starving. ''5 quid a bottle and has at least 20 to 25 bottles u do the math.'' Advertisement However, not everyone disagreed with the customer clearing the shelves - as some admitted they would've done the same. 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: *If you click on a link in this boxout we will earn affiliate revenue 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 ''Good on you I would have cleared the shelf too you snooze you lose,'' one hit back at the trolls. Another penned: ''I earn my own money, so of I'd wanted to buy the lot I would. Don't answer to no one. Well done you.'' ''Good on you. If I'd found a bargain and it was something I used all the time, I'd have bought the lot too,'' a third added. Advertisement ''Keep them , give them away , sell them on for a profit . Stop being a bunch of Karens,''a Facebook user told the haters. Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club
The Irish Sun
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
I cleared Tesco's shelves of £5 designer perfume – trolls call me selfish, but they're just jealous of the profit I'm going to make
A TESCO bargain hunter has come under fire for clearing the shelves of £5 designer perfume. We all love a beauty bargain, especially when it involves high-end designer goods for a fraction of the usual price. 2 One lucky Tesco shopper showed off their mega perfume haul on Facebook Credit: facebook 2 According to the anonymous customer, the posh scents were now going for just a fiver Credit: facebook This is exactly why one lucky According to the person, who remained anonymous, the mega supermarket was selling a huge variety of posh scents, such as Guess and Beverly Hills Polo Club for a bargain price. While the latter typically retails for £18, a 75ml bottle of the designer Guess perfume would set you back £25 - or a whopping five times more. Although the bargain-mad customer didn't reveal the total count of the scents they had snapped up, a snap of the trolley showed more than a staggering 30 bottles. READ MORE ON BEAUTY The lucky shopper - who claimed to have ''cleared Tesco'' - added that they wouldn't be stopping there either. Sharing a snap of their epic haul, the thrifty beauty buff went on in the caption: ''Off to another store to clear the shelves, don't be too mad.'' However, whilst the bargain hunter may have been all chuffed with their epic haul, the reaction on Facebook wasn't so positive. Dozens of fellow members of the Most read in Fabulous One furious social media user said: ''everyone knows ur about to con the hell out of vulnerable people by doubling even tripling the it's not greed shaming or being rude. ''It's straight up honesty.'' Aldi hits the jackpot with £6.99 perfume dupe of Victoria Beckham's £170 one - as fans say it 'lasts all day' Someone else added: ''then get a legit job .. ''5 quid a bottle and has at least 20 to 25 bottles u do the math.'' However, not everyone disagreed with the customer clearing the shelves - as some admitted they would've done the same. 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: *If you click on a link in this boxout we will earn affiliate revenue 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 ''Good on you I would have cleared the shelf too you snooze you lose,'' one hit back at the trolls. Another penned: ''I earn my own money, so of I'd wanted to buy the lot I would. Don't answer to no one. Well done you.'' ''Good on you. If I'd found a bargain and it was something I used all the time, I'd have bought the lot too,'' a third added. ''Keep them , give them away , sell them on for a profit . Stop being a bunch of Karens,''a Facebook user told the haters. Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club
Scottish Sun
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Poundland fans are wowed after spotting £1 perfume dupe of the £97 Black Opium fragrance & it's the perfect handbag size
Scroll down to see the full list of the best perfume dupes on the high street SCENT-SATIONAL Poundland fans are wowed after spotting £1 perfume dupe of the £97 Black Opium fragrance & it's the perfect handbag size Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) WITH the cost-of-living crisis skyrocketing, affording the finer things in life is becoming challenging for many cash-strapped beauty buffs. Whether it's your favourite make-up essential or a designer perfume, many of us have had to give up our go-to products to save cash. 3 Poundland has come to rescue with yet another affordable dupe of a designer perfume Credit: Alamy 3 While the real deal will set you back close to £100, Poundland's version costs just a quid Credit: Supplied 3 Those who have already tried the scent for themselves, said it was 'lovely' Credit: Supplied However, thrifty shoppers have discovered a brand new dupe on the high street - and it's almost 100x cheaper than the real version. So if you're looking to smell fabulous this season without emptying your bank account, you may wish to keep reading. One bargain-mad person, a member of the popular Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group, revealed that Poundland has now added a £1 scent they reckon is an alternative to the posh YSL Black Opium. The aroma - Dark Aura - will set you back just a quid, while the designer version for a similar amount retails for more than an eye-watering £97. While the two bottles look nothing alike, thrifty beauty lovers have noted the perfume ''smells really nice''. Those who have already tried the scent for themselves, said it was ''lovely'' - however, many did warn you might need to top it up every now and then. Despite this, it still works out cheaper to go through a full bottle of the cut-price version compared to forking out the astronomical sum for the designer bottle. Since being posted on the popular page, the post has racked up over 20 likes and close to a dozen comments. Many social media users flocked to share their thoughts - as well as their top picks for smelling fabulous on a budget. One said: ''These are lovely smells, home bargains do some good dupes and savers do.'' Primark releases £2 minis of its cult Sol de Janeiro perfume dupes - there's four scents to nab… and one of them is brand new A second was raving over the purse-friendly scents, writing: ''Handy for your hand bag and if you don't want to use expensive stuff. ''I've had a few different bottles from Poundland, lovely scents.'' ''I love their fragrances,'' someone else praised the discount retailer. 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: *If you click on a link in this boxout we will earn affiliate revenue 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 ''It's the dupe for YSL black opium, doesn't last long but handy for your handbag. I get a couple for work as well,'' a fourth commented. ''This doesn't last long on the skin but it is lovely and you can't moan for a quid....I have a few bottles and just reapply it as and when needed!'' a shopper said. Poundland closures This comes just days after Poundland announced the exact date of another high street store closure as it begins shuttering sites. The budget chain is set to close four stores in May as its owner, Polish retailer Pepco Group, looks to offload the business. The latest store to confirm a closure date is in Gravesend's St George's Centre. The site will be shuttered for good on Thursday May 8. The closure of Poundland's Gravesend site will come less than a week after it pulls down the shutters on sites in London's Clapham Junction railway station and a the Belle Valle shopping centre in Liverpool. The Clapham Junction site will close on Friday May 2, while the Liverpool branch will be shut from Tuesday May 6. Poundland is also preparing to close its store in Brackla, Wales, which is going to cease trading on May 24. Just last month, Poundland was forced to shut its Belfast branch after the Connswater Shopping Centre was placed into receivership.
