What are Dupe Aftershaves and Perfumes: How do they differ from Mainstream Fragrances?

Perfume ‘dupes’ replicate the aromas of high-end, designer brands so that you enjoy the scent and experience of a luxury label, affordably. This means you don’t have to part with a fortune to access premium names. 

Dupes, typically created by independent brands, have been gaining momentum in recent years, and when you consider all their advantages. They’re increasingly seen as a smart buy, with the rise in online buying and younger consumers in particular promoting these products via social media fueling demand (one figure has it that around 50% of those aged up to 26 have bought one or more duplicate products in the past year). 

The market is huge and highly varied; equally, you won’t have to compromise on the longevity, or quality, of the scent. 

Key features of Dupe Fragrances

In terms of how dupes differ from the mainstream fragrances and aftershaves they replicate, the reality is – not very much at all. Not all duplicates are created equal, and the quality of ingredients, and their staying power, may vary from one brand to another. So, it’s always worth buying from a reputable supplier. 

However, if you’re new to dupes, we think you’ll be amazed by just how closely your replica emulates the aroma of the real thing. 

Here are some other advantages you can look forward to: 

Cost Savings

This is one of the key benefits of buying a duplicate fragrance or aftershave. Whether you’re purchasing for yourself or someone else, you’ll be able to enjoy the aromas of top brands affordably. 

That’s because leading designer brands pay huge sums to advertise and market their products, costs which get passed on to the consumer. Duplicates don’t pay these high expenses – and so can pass on the savings made. 

Varied Range of Scents

Today’s market offers an immense variety of dupe perfumes, giving you an excellent alternative to the many expensive fragrances on the market. So, whatever your favourite item, there’s a dupe available for it. This can include honey, peach, rose and various other scents.

Experimental Opportunities

Thanks to dupes’ pocket-friendly price tags, you can easily experiment with new scents which you may not otherwise have come across, never mind worn. So, you can build your ‘library’ of perfumes without shelling out a fortune, in a way that would not be possible if you confined yourself to the originals. This lack of large financial outlay means that if an item turns out not to be to your personal taste, you’ve lost little. 

Longevity

The inflated cost of designer scents means fans often choose the weaker Eau de Toilette versions, since these cost less than the Eau de Parfum or pure Parfum varieties. With a dupe, your budget can stretch to the Parfums if those are what you prefer – meaning your fragrance will last all day. 

Convenience

Duplicate scents are readily available, online and in shops, but because they’re based on a well-known fragrance with which you’re already familiar, you don’t need to conduct extensive testing or research. 

Cruelty-free

If your beloved designer brand doesn’t have a policy on vegan, cruelty-free perfume, created sustainably, but the duplicate equivalent does, and those values really matter to you, it’s obviously an easy decision to go for the ethical option. 

Duplicate scents from Dialect Fragrances

At Dialect, we passionately believe that everyone should enjoy equal access to quality fragrances, wherever they are and whatever their budget. We also believe that paying less shouldn’t mean sacrificing quality, or standards of fragrance craftmanship. 

One of our dupe fragrance for women, for example, the darkly bewitching Spicy Vanilla Obsession, is inspired by Yves St Laurent’s Black Opium, whose aroma it replicates closely. Expect a range of notes, from florals to roasted coffee, marshmallow and more, culminating in a seductive blend of tonka bean, vanilla and amber. 

Another product, Sweet Symphony, takes as its inspiration Dior by Miss Dior. Save just over 75% on the retail price of the original and enjoy a mix of white florals among other aromas, culminating in fruity top notes of blackcurrant, mandarin and plum. Gorgeous! 

For men’s dupe aftershave, Citrus Untamed, inspired by Dior’s Sauvage, heavily advertised by Johnny Depp, offers 66% savings on the original. One reviewer of this product, Martin T, said it was “so close to the alternative that you’d need to be a perfumier yourself to know the difference”. 

What’s more, at Dialect we offer a third fragrance free of charge when you buy two, free shipping when you buy three or more items, plus 30-day no-charge returns, meaning you can buy from us with confidence. 

Browse our exclusive, long-lasting, and cruelty-free scents today; they’re all made with premium-grade ingredients. Contact us today to learn more.