First off, forget thinking “cheap” means nasty. Nah, mate, not necessarily. The online world is awash with places offering deals. Scent Outlet, Perfume Direct, even places like Cheap Make – they’re all chucking around discounts like confetti. Sometimes you can nab stuff at, like, 75% off! Mad, innit? Trustpilot reviews seem decent too, which is always a plus. I always check those things, you never know what you’re gonna get otherwise.
But here’s the thing, and this is my personal opinion, alright? Don’t go thinking you’re gonna get a *genuine* Creed Aventus for a tenner. It’s probably a dupe. And listen, dupes aren’t *always* bad. Some are surprisingly good. It’s like, they’re “inspired” by the real deal. You just gotta be a bit savvy, do some research, maybe watch some YouTube reviews before you click “buy.” Because, frankly, nobody wants to smell like cheap synthetic cat pee. Been there, done that. It’s not fun.
And another thing, don’t just focus on the *perfume* perfume, you know? Think about aftershaves too! For the fellas, a good aftershave can be a massive confidence booster, and often you can find ’em discounted too. Plus, some of them have a lovely scent, kinda like a subtle perfume anyway. Two birds, one stone, innit?
Then you get into the whole “gift set” thing. I’m never sure about gift sets. Sometimes they’re great value, other times you end up with a bunch of shower gel you don’t even want. But hey, if you’re after a specific perfume and the gift set’s on sale, why not? You can always re-gift the shower gel to your nan or something.
Oh, and while you’re hunting for bargain scents, don’t forget about skincare! Lots of these perfume sites are selling all sorts of face and body stuff. I’m not saying skincare is a perfume, but if you use a nice scented body lotion, it’s kinda the same vibe, right? Layers of scent, that’s what it’s all about, people!
