When it comes to the perfume dupes hall of fame few hit the mark quite like M&S and Aldi and Lidl. Time and time again, we’re met with the supermarket answer to some of our favourite fragrances, ensuring there’s always a budget alternative to a high-end spritz. For proof, look to Aldi’s latest dupe – it's the £5.99 answer to the viral Baccarat Rouge and already has our beauty writer's seal of approval. As expected, Lidl is hot on the heels of Aldi, having just released an impressive three scents that are already taking #PerfumeTok by storm. But are these perfume dupes truly worth their salt? Scroll on for our full review.
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A rich, floral scent
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Few scents are quite so enduring as Dior’s J’Adore – there’s been many iterations but the classic still reels in the compliments like no other. Needless to say, we were thrilled to find the £5.25 version at Lidl. Expect notes of rose, ylang-ylang and jasmine that make for a fragrance as sensual as it is elegant. Shop Lidl's (jaw-droppingly impressive) £5.25 dupe in store, or the genuine article below.
Grazia's Junior Beauty Editor says: ‘Just a spritz of Lovely did indeed remind me of J’Adore. The similarity is impressive, yes, but there’s no denying that the staying power just wasn’t there. Dior scents last from dusk ‘til dawn, while Lidl’s seemed to disappear within a couple of hours. That said, if you don’t mind laborious reapplication throughout the day, for £5.25 I don’t think you’ll stray too far wrong with this one.’
A fruity, gourmand scent
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Cien's Femelle is garnering huge amounts of attention on TikTok thanks to its resemblance to Lancôme's iconic La Vie Est Belle perfume. Expect heady hits of patchouli, iris and vanilla, for an invigorating mesh that settles on the skin beautifully. Shop Lidl's the £5.25 version or the original below.
Grazia's Junior Beauty Editor says: ‘As with Lidl's Lovely, Femelle requires consistent reapplication throughout the day. While I don't think Lancôme fans are likely to be swapping out their signature spritz for the Aldi version anytime soon, I would say that it's worth considering if you're sticking to a budget. It's floral, fruity gourmand goodness - for just a fraction of the price.'
A floral, woody scent
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Chloe For Her - and its high street counterpart Cien Chatou - could be exactly what you're after if you adore playful and seductive scents. Both fragrances are floral and woody - expect a combination of freesia and peony with woody ambergris and cedar. Pop into store to buy Lidl's £5.25 version, or hit check out on the OG here.
Grazia's Junior Beauty Editor says: ‘Chloe For Her is one of my favourite scents for everyday wear - it's sweet, feminine and never overwhelming, so it's fair to say I had high standards when it came to the Lidl dupe. In truth? I was pleasantly surprised. While the bottle isn't half as pretty (bow detailing has me at hello) the scent is satisfyingly similar. Consider it the next best thing. ’
The takeaway? It’s incredibly hard for a budget supermarket brand to truly compare to high-end fragrance houses. While you'll definitely see similarities in how these scents smell, Lidl just misses the mark when it comes to recreating luxury packaging and perfume longevity. In saying that? They do smell good. So for the sake of £5.25? If authenticity isn't your MO then then these Lidl offerings could just be scents worth spritzing.
Lidl's new perfume range is available in stores now, while stocks last.
Rachael Martin is Grazia’s Junior Beauty Editor where she covers all things beauty, health and wellness.