HIGH-QUALITY perfumes are a wonderful gift for our noses – but while we may like to smell chic, our wallets don't enjoy it so much.
However, if you're looking for budget-friendly and fragrance-rich aromas that won't break the bank, we've put together a list of our favorite dupes on Aldi shelves.
That's right, the discount retailer has recently taken its beauty game to a whole new level, often offering lookalikes of chic perfumes for around £6.
Whether you're looking for something light and summery, floral or musky, the popular supermarket has it all – and here's what you can get your hands on…
Empress of Lacura & Olympea of Paco Rabanne
But just when you thought it couldn't get any better, it was also recently announced that Aldi is launching a brand new range of perfumes – and here's the exact date you can get your hands on them.
One of the wonderful scents that will hit stores before February 2024 is Empress by Lacurawhich dupe enthusiasts think is an exact copy of Paco Rabanne's Olympea.
The powerful and refined scent of Lacura Empress Eau de Parfum (€5.99, 100 ml) is sure to inspire confidence and turn heads.
The incredible aroma includes notes of water jasmine, green mandarin and ginger flower, as well as rich notes of vanilla and sandalwood.
It really doesn't get more sensual than this – and you save money too. A win-win situation.
Savings: £69.01
Dedication by Lacura & J'Adore by Dior
Obsessed with Dior's iconic J'Adore, but not feeling the high price tag? You'll be more than happy to hear that the new dupes include Devotion by Lacura, which we think is the perfect budget-friendly alternative.
For £5.99 you can't go wrong with this chic little number, which contains floral notes of jasmine, orchard and rose, as well as some more fruity hints of plum and blackberry.
Sensual – and affordable – Dedication is a must for all Dior lovers.
Savings: £131.01
Pperfectly pink by Lacura & Miss Dior by Dior
The new release, which shoppers are eagerly anticipating, also features a Miss Dior lookalike – but at £5.99 for a 100ml bottle we're sure which one we'll be going for.
Like its more expensive sister, which retails for over £115, Perfect Pink combines delicate floral scents reminiscent of a fresh flower bouquet – and even the baby pink bottle is almost identical, minus the signature bow.
''Aldi, you did it again! I have no idea how Aldi keeps getting these dupes on track, but I'm so here for it.” said a perfume expert recently.
Savings: £109.01
Hotel Collection No. 3 Pomegranate & Jo Malone Pomegranate Noir
Jo Malone is known for their unique blend of ingredients, which produce nature-inspired and seductive scents – and now discount retailer Aldi has launched a mini-series of their own version of the cult-favorite brand.
One of the newest fragrances to join the beauty aisles is Hotel Collection No.3 Pomegranatewhich the store says is inspired by Jo Malone Pomegranate Noir.
And it's not just the budget-friendly price tag of €6.99 that we love; the scent is delicious and will certainly attract attention.
Meanwhile, its fancier sister retails for an astronomical £118, ouch.
Savings: £111.01
Hotel collection no.1 Lime, Basil and Mandarin & Jo Malone Lime, Basil and Mandarin
Another big favorite in stores now is Aldi's alternative to the expensive Jo Malone Lime, Basil and Mandarin.
The refreshing scent of Hotel collection no.1 Lime, Basil and Mandarin is perfect for those already dreaming of summer and sunnier days at the beach – and priced at £6.99 for a 100ml bottle, it's also the perfect Valentine's Day pressing.
The deal is also incredible considering the designer version sells for almost 17 times more.
Savings: £111.01
Hotel collection no.39 Poppy & Gerst & Jo Malone Poppy & Barley
In the meantime, if you fancy something that will take you to the meadows of England full of floral scents, then you will definitely enjoy it Hotel collection no.39 Poppy & Gerst.
The perfume, which comes in cute packaging with a black and white poppy design, retails for £6.99 and is said to be closely related to Jo Malone Poppy & Barley.
This refreshing scent, with top notes of poppy and barley, is a must for the upcoming spring season – and it's also more than 90 percent cheaper.
Savings: £111.01
Gentleman by Lacura & Le Male by Jean Paul Gaultier
The discount supermarket hasn't forgotten about men either – or those who prefer more unisex flavors.
If that sounds like you – or your loved one has a special occasion coming up – then Lord of Lacura is the perfect choice.
The cruelty-free aroma, which costs £5.99, contains top notes of lavender, refreshing mint, cardamom and bergamot.
Meanwhile, the hints of sweet and warm vanilla, tonka bean, amber and sandalwood add a sensual touch – and the perfume is a fantastic replica for Jean Paul Gaultier's Le Male.
Savings: £77.01
Lacura Power & One Million by Paco Rabanne
Another men's fragrance available in stores now while supplies last is a dupe of Paco Rabanne's viral One Million.
Aldi is completely in-house Currentwhich comes in a similar gold packaging, is said to replicate the ''beautiful, spicy leather scent for impertinent gentlemen'' – and if you don't know what to gift your loved one this February, this could be the answer.
Savings: £75.01
Lacura Ferocious & Sauvage by Dior
It may be one of the most popular fragrances for men, but at £97 for a 100ml bottle, Dior's Sauvage isn't a perfume that many beauty lovers on a budget can afford.
Instead, check out Lacura is furiouswhich retails for £5.99 and comes in a similar blue bottle.
The 'refined' aroma, Aldi noted, is ideal for 'a refined gentleman' – and it's also cruelty-free.
Savings: £91.01