Coco Mlle does not suit me, nor does the present day Coco. If anyone can come up with something that smells like the original Coco, I will buy an entire shoebox full. And I will go forth among the young citrusy and berry scented girls, and I will laugh to myself, because they do not know what real perfume is supposed to smell like. However, dupes can also be a great alternative to expensive perfumes, with the main advantage being that you get your fave scent for a cheaper price," she goes on to say. "Not everyone can afford expensive fragrances, so an option to strut around smelling chic on a budget is what many consumers search for nowadays. Buying a perfume dupe is also useful for trying out new fragrance notes without having to splash out." I think your conclusion is completely valid, but I am completely biased because I've never thought Coco Mademoiselle smelt as luxurious as other Chanels. And who needs luxury all the time anyway, right? ;) (especially when an approximation can be had for 4 pounds?) These pretty, powdery perfumes have a comparable luxurious, musky base - the bottles are equally lovely and we had a hard time telling the scents apart too.

I urge anyone who acquires Madame Glamour and also has access to Coco Mademoiselle to try the blind test game - it is most educational! I totally agree with you on the strength issue, but it is a small price to pay to pay a small price for the perfume! Come and visit my blog soon, also planning to mention the Suddenly Madame Glamour in the next post.A summery fragrance if ever there was one, H&M's Sunray shares its solar floral scent with Tom Ford's Soleil Blanc and is an ideal daytime perfume to take on holiday if you're looking for a cheaper dupe.

Strong winds and heavy rain are on the way to the UK, as Storm Ciaran approaches. We share where it's expected to hit. These gorgeous gold perfumes are just as Oscar-worthy as each other, and once you've sprayed them on, you'll have trouble telling them apart. One of the most uncanny perfume dupes out there! Acne sufferers who are self-conscious by leftover scars are always wondering how to get rid of acne scars and fast - so we've asked the skin experts for their best tips and practice. After several solemn challenges by Mr Bonkers of the "Is that your final answer?" variety, I settled on my verdict and he confirmed that I had correctly told the two scents apart. I asked him if he would like to smell them now and see which he preferred, to which he replied: "I can smell them both from miles away - just take yourself away, will you?" So no advance on our sample of one, then... We've all got a go-to fragrance or two, often including a chic everyday scent and a designer one - possibly one of the best perfumes of all time - for special occasions. But fragrance is a luxury and many popular scents carry a hefty price tag, so when it comes to getting a replacement, many of us seek out a more affordable option. It's not always easy, however, and finding the perfect perfume dupe can be a difficult job, as the difference between cheap and expensive perfumes isn't always obvious, and sometimes the cheaper options are the most long-lasting perfumes.

Bonkers about Perfume

Am so happy you landed on Bonkers, and liked what you read! I am in a bit of a mad busy work phase at the moment, but have lots of post ideas in the pipeline for when things calm down. And there are of course lots of old posts such as the one you chanced upon. ;) On me it seems to have less staying power than CCM but I wouldn’t hold it against it...CCM lasts for ages on me – right through until I wake up if I don’t shower or bathe before bed (yeah it happens sometimes....nights out an’ all that!). Thank you so much for this excellent review and test. I am a huge fan of Coco Mademoiselle (possibly in the minority here!) - it's been my signature scent for at least eight years! However, finances not being what they were, I've been curious to discover whether there was any truth in the rumour that it was (almost) as good as CM, or whether it was in fact, just hype.

Suddenly Madame Glamour is a very elegant and sophisticated fragrance. It has a stylish citrusy-floral smell, very similar to Coco Mademoiselle. The fragrance lasts a very long time on the skin and it smells luxurious and expensive. Okay, so the Zara product won't look quite as impressive on your dressing table, but on the skin, it really is almost the same thing. Ph I am a big fan of this perfume, after reading the hype and being a fan of Lidl, I thought I had to jump on the band wagon.And doesn't it make you think about the profit margins built into most scents? Now they DO smell luxurious....: - ) How to watch Love Island Games in the UK: As the spin-off to the popular dating show lands, UK viewers need to know how to view it. This is such a beautiful perfume it always gets me compliments, I think it’s very similar to Angel perfume , such a great price too Maybe you'll feel better about your sniffing skills if you know that I couldn't even figure out what perfume I wore yesterday when I smelled the sweater this morning-and I didn't do it blindly! These two fragrances have base notes of - you guessed it - neroli, as well as citrus scents. It's a warming scent that surrounds you, and the original fragrance is known to many, and famous for its gold diamond bottle.