First off, let me just say: don’t expect a PERFECT match. Like, finding a complete twin is basically impossible. Perfume is a tricky beast. But you *can* find some that are darn close, and for a fraction of the price!
I saw something about “Sexy Amber” dupes. Now, I haven’t personally tried those, but if you’re into that kind of warm, ambery scent, it might be worth checking out. Honestly, sometimes these articles just throw names out there – like “these 15 bag brands are JUST LIKE Michael Kors!” – and you’re like, “Uh, no, they’re really not.” So, take everything with a grain of salt, y’know?
Then there’s the whole “Wonderlust” situation. I saw someone mentioning a Superdrug dupe for that. Superdrug, huh? I’m not familiar but that’s interesting because Wonderlust IS a nice fragrance. That one is a bit more…I don’t know…floral and kinda vacation-y? I like it, but I don’t *love* it. If that’s your jam, maybe that Superdrug one is worth a sniff. (Side note: I’m a terrible perfume reviewer, sorry not sorry).
And speaking of sniffing, the real *key* is to go to a store, if you can, and actually test these things out. Don’t just blindly order something online because some article told you to. Your nose might be different than mine (and I’ve probably got a stuffy nose anyway, thanks allergies!).
I also saw someone mourning the loss of their 24-year favorite perfume being discontinued. Oh man, that’s the WORST. I feel for you, internet stranger! That’s when the dupe hunt *really* kicks into high gear.
Honestly, the best way to find a dupe? Ask around! Hit up fragrance forums (like that r/fragrance thread someone mentioned). People there are OBSESSED and they usually have some pretty solid recommendations. Plus, you get real-world opinions, not just marketing fluff.
