I’m A Beauty Journalist And These Affordable Perfumes Smell Just Like My Favourite Designer Scents

Smells like: Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge
This one just dropped into Superdrug and fans are already likening the fragrance to Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge. And I can see why. The notes behind Baccarat Rouge are saffron and jasmine; middle notes of amber wood and ambergris; base notes fir resin and cedar. By no surprise, Eilish No. 3 shares notes of the saffron, jasmine, cedar and amber.

Smells like: Lancome La Vie Est Belle

This perfume was given to me as a gift and I'll forever be grateful for it. Picture a bouquet of elegant red peony flowers merged with warm vanilla, and fruity notes of tangerine and raspberry to top it off. Dare I say it...I love this one as much as the original.

Smells like: Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge

This is the one everyone talks about. And for good reason. It's definitely comparable to the iconic Maison Francis Kurkdijan. While it doesn't last as long the huge price difference making this one worth taking a punt. You'll reel in the compliments - trust me.

Smells like: Byredo Gypsy Water

If you love Byredo Gypsy Water then you'll love & Other Stories Moon fiction. Woody scent with musky undertones reign in both of these bottles. Just a light misting will last from dusk until dawn, plus it's dinky enough to pop into your handbag.

Smells like: YSL Black Opium

Sharing notes of soft jasmine florals, with deeper, musky undertones, it's no wonder these two fragrances smell alike - it's my go to date-night scent on a budget.

Smells like: Paco Rabanne Olympéa

Aldi know a thing or two about dupes. This one is a hard find so I suggest hitting stores. It is very similar to Olympéa, both are sensual and elegant – and both reveal notes of fresh jasmine, warming sandalwood and sweet vanilla.

Smells like: Dior J'adore
As someone who’s always on the lookout for a good deal without compromising quality, I stumbled upon Zara’s Wonder Rose while hunting for a more affordable alternative to Dior J’adore. Let me tell you, while it may not boast the same luxurious appearance on my vanity, the similarity in scent is uncanny once it hits the skin and you give it time to really sit. Both fragrances dance with notes of jasmine, vanilla, and coconut, offering a delightful bouqet which is perfect for spring. Zara’s rendition also surprises with fruity hints of pear, adding an extra layer of freshness to the mix.

Smells like Libre

If YSL Libre tickles your fancy, you'll be pleased to know Zara once again, has a match. The perfumes both share notes of orange blossom, jasmine and lavender, and the colour is near an exact copy. Word of warning though, this fragrance is highly addictive - I've got through a fair few bottles of the stuff.

Smells like: Le Labo Santal 33
M&S fragrances are not to be played with. This Apothecary fragrance smells like the famous Le Labo Santal 33. It might not last as long as it is an eau de toilette but vaseline before application can help with that (it makes it last longer). It shares notes of cardamom, cedarwood and sandalwood with Le Labo's Santal 33, all for a £158 difference.

Smells like: Paco Rabanne Lady Million
Although, this one doesn't come in the fancy packaging it smells just as good, and for £10, you can't really go wrong. The Warm Neroli fragrance shares notes of neroli (obviously), amber which is responsible for the musky dry down, and citrus.

Smells like: Marc Jacobs Daisy
Few perfumes compare to Marc Jacobs Daisy, but this M&S one does comes very close. Both perfumes share notes of light fruits and sandalwood with a vanilla base, the only slight difference between the two is that M&S's fragrance is a lot more fresh and green.