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Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Lifestyle
- Daily Mirror
Can £6 Primark fragrances really rival £150 Byredo scents? I put them to the test
Could this be Primark's most luxe-smelling perfume collection yet? Perfume is one of those luxuries I've always loved, but when you're looking at £150 a bottle for designer spritzes, it's not exactly something you can easily start a collection of without having thousands of pounds to spare – a shame considering most of us like to swap our scents as often as we swap shoes. So, when I spotted Primark dropped a very designer-inspired new fragrance line with scents for just £6, I had to try them. The PS… Pro summer collection of six scents, available in stores now, promises grown-up blends with surprisingly high-end notes (we're talking rose oils, sandalwood and musks), but at a price point that won't require skipping a week's food shop to make room in your budget. I also immediately spotted similarities between the bottle design and Byredo's, with monochrome branding, squatty clear glass bottles and rounded statement lids. Lo and behold, when I looked further into the notes for two of Primark's new scents, they're very comparable to two of Byredo's top-sellers. Naturally, the question is: how do Primark's Nomad Oasis and Electric Rose measure up against Byredo's Rose of No Man's Land and Desert Dawn when it comes to scent and staying powder? I find out... Primark vs Byredo: note by note Primark PS… Pro Electric Rose, £6 for 30ml Top: Ambrette seeds (musky, slightly sweet) Heart: Orris, Damascene rose oil Base: Ambroxan (warm amber) Byredo Rose of No Man's Land, £150 for 50ml Top: Pink pepper, Turkish rose petals Heart: Raspberry blossom, Turkish rose absolute Base: Amber, papyrus Verdict: Electric Rose has a beautifully soft rose heart with that musky ambrette top note, making it feel romantic and wearable for every day. Compared to Byredo's Rose of No Man's Land, which is spicier and more layered thanks to pink pepper and raspberry blossom, Primark's version is simpler but still feels sophisticated. Primark PS… Pro Nomad Oasis, £6 for 30ml Top: Citrus, juniper berries Heart: Soft woods Base: Sandalwood, mineral musk Byredo Desert Dawn, £150 for 50ml Top: Cardamom, rose petals Heart: Carrot, cedarwood, sandalwood Base: Papyrus, vetiver, silk musk Verdict: Nomad Oasis has a similar grounded, woody base that makes Desert Dawn so addictive, with sandalwood tying both together. While Byredo layers in spicy cardamom and an earthy mix of cedarwood and vetiver, Primark's version keeps things fresher with citrus and juniper. It's lighter, brighter and feels like an easy day-to-night scent. So, are they worth it? I'll be honest: you're not going to get quite the same depth and staying power from a £6 bottle as you do from a Byredo masterpiece. After a few hours, the Primark scents (they aren't EDPs, so they are lighter) do need a top-up, whereas Byredo tends to linger from morning until night. But, here's the thing, for the price of one Byredo, you could buy 25 bottles of Primark perfume. That means you can re-spritz as often as you like and even experiment with layering without feeling guilty. What surprised me most was just how expensive the PS... scents smell. Neither Nomad Oasis nor Electric Rose has a tell-tale synthetic, overly sweet hit you sometimes find in cheaper perfumes. They're balanced, grown-up and genuinely lovely. I wore Electric Rose on a lunch meeting, and a colleague assumed it was a designer scent. I still believe that designer perfumes are worth spending on when you can, because their staying power and complexity are unrivalled, but honestly, I'm a little taken aback at how good supermarket and high street perfumes are getting. Watch out, designers!
Daily Record
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Primark's new £8 perfume 'smells like' £170 designer Le Labo scent
Primark's new perfume looks similar to a designer version - but there's a huge price difference Primark is stocking a new perfume that is said to "smell like" a pricier alternative. Known for its affordable fashion, beauty and homeware, the high street giant may have just introduced a new crowd-pleaser. The retailer's PS... Pro Eau de Parfum 50ml in the scent Sandalwood Runaway looks similar to a style by designer brand Le Labo - but at a fraction of the cost. Shoppers can snag the Primark version for £8, while the high end version is currently priced at £170 online. The perfumes are very similar, with almost identical bottle shapes and silver-toned lids. They also both feature a minimalist approach to their design. However, there are some differences. The Primark scent features cardamon, iris and sandalwood, while the designer version has notes of leather and musk. TikTok user Debbie (@beautyglowgirl) shared a clip of herself snapping up the perfume in stores. Her caption read: "I spotted this perfume in @Primark last week that looked a lot like one of my luxury favourites so I had to go back and try it out…" In the video, Debbie is shown finding the product in stores before heading back to her office to try it. She said: "I think I've found a new perfume [alternative] in Primark so come with me back into store on the hottest day to try and find it. I spotted some new perfumes in store last week and one specifically that looked like my favourite Le Labo Santal 33 so let's go find it again. "I was really hoping it's still in stock and it is, this is Sandalwood Runway and it's £8 versus £170 for Le Labo, so I'm definitely gonna pick that up. They also had some other new ones, they had Electric Rose, they had Nomad Oasis and Savanna Breeze so I definitely need to try these out, for now though I'm just gonna get this one. "I got back to the office after a hot tube ride - I definitely need a perfume and moment of truth - so it definitely smells like Santal 33 for sure, it's not exactly the same, this is a little fresher and maybe more citrusy but I really like it definitely worth your money for only £8!" The full Primark product description reads: "Say hello to PS... Pro Soul Reflections Eau de Parfum – your next signature scent. Blending cardamom, iris and sandalwood, it's smooth, warm and just the right amount of bold. "Great for day or night, this one's perfect for adding a little edge to your everyday. Just spritz and go – easy. It's travel friendly too, thanks to its compact 50ml bottle – say no more!" The designer description states: "Smoky and alluring, the Santal 33 Eau de Parfum (50ml) is perfect for those who wish to adorn themselves in a musky scent. Inspired by the rugged, wide plains of the American West and indigo-blue night skies above, this fragrance boasts comforting and warm accords designed to stir the senses. "With an earthy introduction that melds crackling notes of cardamon, iris and violet, it then falls onto a bed of leather and musk. You can count on it to linger in the air and on the skin, allowing you to make a memorable impression wherever you go..." Primark's PS... Pro Eau de Parfum 50ml in the scent Sandalwood Runaway comes in at £8, while Le Labo's Santal 33 is priced at £170 online. This means shoppers could save around £162 by opting for the bargain version. Customers can grab the Primark perfume, which also comes in Matcha Mood, in stores now. Shoppers can check availability at their nearest store here.
