Primark shoppers rush to get their hands on £3 dupe of iconic perfume – and it’s £61 cheaper
PRIMARK shoppers run to the nearest store, eager to get their hands on a cheap purchase that will leave you smelling fresh.
Not only this, but it will also make a brilliant stocking stuffer, so if you’re on a budget and want to pick up a bargain for Christmas, you should check this out.
It comes after perfume lover Aeryn Miller was left stunned as she browsed the beauty section of her local Primark.
Aeryn spotted a cheap perfume, which she discovered was a dupe of the iconic Caroline Herrera Good Girl scent, which retails for £64.23.
But it’s no surprise that Aeryn was thrilled when she got her hands on the Good Chica eau de perfume, for just £3.
Excited by her dupe find, Aeryn took to social media to warn others, leaving many open-mouthed.
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Post on Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK groupa private Facebook group with 2.5 million members, Aeryn shared a get it of her purchase, alongside the cult classic designer version.
She wrote: “Primark is selling luxury perfume dupes!
“This cost £3 for 20ml or £6 for 50ml.
“They had others too, but I can’t remember their names.”
The iconic Carolina Herrera Good Girl eau de perfume is a strong and feminine scent made for the modern woman.
It has contrasting notes that combine sweet, breathtaking and seductive qualities of jasmine, cocoa and tonka, while almond and coffee bring notes of bold vibrancy.
While the Primark purchase may not come in the same stiletto-shaped bottle, the scent makes it a reliable dupe, according to shoppers.
So if you want to smell great, but without spending a lot of money on designer fragrances, you should run to Primark as soon as possible.
The best Primark buys for autumn 2024
Fall is just around the corner and it’s time to make some additions to our cozy wardrobes.
Here, Fabulous fashion editor Clemmie Fieldsend reveals her top 5 purchases at Primark this autumn.
I know what you’re thinking: ‘£60 for Primark?’ Yes, it’s a higher price tag than we’re used to from Primark, but it’s worth every penny.
It’s from their Edit range, which is more premium than the rest of their collection and is built to last.
It’s a blended wool blend that’s durable and warm, plus a timeless, straight silhouette that’s slightly oversized and will last this season and beyond.
Extra large shopper with crocodile effect£16
Big bags are back… Finally in a big way.
This tote bag exudes luxury with its crocodile effect and burnt orange colour, plus it’s ideal for packing your laptop, lunch, spare shoes, handbag – basically everything you need for the day – all for £16.
Field jackets can be found on the backs of celebrities and catwalk models this season, with designer brands Barbour, Burberry and Bottega all favoring the functional look.
Great for wearing over jeans or contrasting with a floral or flowy dress, they are the perfect transitional jacket.
Square neck midi dress with leopard print£18,
You may have seen, heard and read that leopard print isn’t going anywhere in the fall, so to define the trend, this dress is a must.
Sleeves? Bill. Midi length? Bill. Ultra flattering square neck? Bill. It has it all.
Combine with black knee-high boots or your favorite sneakers during the day and dress up with gold heels and accessories in the evening.
Barrel, balloon, horseshoe: whatever you want to call them, this is this season’s must-have pant shape.
I tried Primark’s pair and they fit like a dream, are comfortable and flattering.
So if you don’t think you have anything that’s quite on trend, swapping your favorite denim for this style will bring you right up to date.
This great value buy is great to pop into your handbag, but also makes a great Christmas gift.
And even better, you’ll save a whopping £61.23 thanks to this affordable high street find.
Primark shoppers are beaming
Social media users were clearly left agape in support of Aeryn’s post, as it quickly racked up over 550 likes and 552 comments.
Perfume fans were desperate to make the stunning purchase and many tagged their friends and loved ones to warn them.
A beauty lover asked a Facebook user: “Please grab one for me tomorrow.”
A second mentioned a friend and wrote: “Give me this.”
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? Here are some of the best:
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Marks & Spencer:
Apothecary Heat, £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:
Energetic New York, £25.99 – dupe for Santal 33 from Le Labo
Nude Bouquet, £12.99 – dupe for Dior’s Miss Dior
Apple juice, £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 Le Male by Jean Paul Gaultier
Hotel Collection No39 Poppy and Barley, £6.99 – dupe for Jo Malone’s Poppy and Barley
Someone else tagged a loved one and asked: “Please find this for me and thank you.”
While another Primark shopper beamed: “I need it.”
I have this one, it’s beautiful!! I love it!
Facebook user
At the same time, other Primark fans admitted that they too got their hands on this perfume and are very impressed.
One person said: “I love these! Also the last centuries! Last year I took it with me on holiday as a handbag perfume.”
Another said: “I got this today and it smells sooooo good!”
A third said: “I have this, it’s beautiful!! I love it!!”
Meanwhile, a perfume fanatic explained: “I’m wearing this one from Primark, it’s beautiful, [get] so many comments when I wear it.”