£2.65 travel-size perfume that smells like expensive designer brand

11 December 2023 , 20:00

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Spray away: The handbag-size scents smell much more expensive (Image: Getty)

An own-brand fragrance range that offers designer alternatives is being snapped up by shoppers as the perfect stocking filler for travel fans.

The Artiscent Artilier range sold exclusively at Superdrug has been created by perfume experts in Paris to create some smashing scents. Available in compact sizes, these unbelievably affordable little bottles of loveliness are small enough to fit in your handbag or carry-on, meaning you can leave your more expensive perfume safely at home when you go.

Entirely cruelty-free and suitable for vegans and vegetarians, Superdrug has a charming three-piece set of 20ml bottles for just £8 as part of its "save £2 on gift sets" promotion. The festively frugal travel size set means that each sweet-smelling bottle will set you back just £2.65.

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Smelling surprisingly more expensive than they are, travellers have been snapping up this incredible three-piece gift set that comes with teeny travel-size bottles of Petite Rose Eau de Parfum, Exotique Musk Eau de Parfum and Patchouli Passion Eau de Parfum.

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The 20ml bottles are perfect for travel (Superdrug)

Fragrance fans love the compact sizes and incredible smell. One review on the Superdrug website said "This gift set is amazing perfect for a present or for yourself and ideal bottles for travel. Each bottle is cute as soon as you open the packaging you can smell each scent. Each individual bottle is 20ml which is the perfect size for travelling."

Another happy shopper added: "I am in love with each of these scents! I can't believe how similar some of these fragrances smell to some luxury brands."

The £8 gift set includes:

Petite Rose

The floral fragrance has been compared to Coco Mademoiselle (Superdrug)

With key notes of bergamot, rose, jasmine, tuberose, sandalwood and tonka bean, this fresh floral scent is believed by shoppers to have a similar scent to the much more expensive Coco Mademoiselle by Chanel.

With plenty of five-star reviews on the website, one fan of the floral fragrance said "I just tested at the store and immediately thought of coco mad. I didn't know it should be a dupe for it until I looked for it on the internet" and another added "Wow! I was so chuffed to find this perfume. It's so like the real thing."

Exotique Musk

Fans think this smells like a £220 Tom Ford fragrance (Superdrug)

This musky scent combines the creaminess of noble sandalwood and spicy vanilla with jasmine and rose notes for an uplifting and sensual smell. One of the most popular in the Atelier range, fans believe that this is a great alternative to the classic Tom Ford Santal Blush that costs a whopping £250 for the 50ml size.

Fragrance lovers who have already discovered this little gem have been sharing their delight on the Superdrug website, with one review simply saying "The smell is divine...love it so much the smell is so soft and feminine."

Patchouli Passion

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The patchouli-based perfume smells like Lancome (Superdrug)

Fresh and fruity, this scent has key notes of orris, orange flower, praline, vanilla and patchouli. Said to smell almost identical to Lancome's La Vie Est Belle, this is a great fragrance that can be worn all year round.

One fan of the Lancome smell-a-like said "I love all of the Artiscent fragrances they have such wonderful scent. Patchouli Passion EDP is a lovely floral fragrance that is soft and feminine. It is a perfect dupe for Lancome La Vie Est Belle without the high price tag."

Superdrug is also offering a buy one get the second half-price deal on larger 100ml versions of the Artiscent Atelier range, meaning you could buy two larger bottles for as little as £8.99 a pop.

Other designer-inspired scents in the range include:

For women:

Lily Amour (smells like Chanel Chance)
Vanille Blush (smells like Dior Forever And Ever)
Spring Fleur (smells like Chloe)
Jasmine Njuit (smells like Carolina Herrera Good Girl)
Gardenia Dore (smells like Paco Rabanne Lady Million)

For men:

Musk Dore (smells like Paco Rabanne One Million)
Cedar Blanc (smells like Paco Rabanne Invictus)
Vetiver Arome (smells like Chanel Bleu)
Boisé Profound (smells like Armani Code)
Marine Riche (smells like Diesel Only The Brave)
Santal Frais (smells like Hugo Boss)

Prices range from £6 for 30ml to £16.99 for 100ml.

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