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6 Reasons You're Overpaying for Designer Perfume

Paying for the Brand Name

Designer perfumes cost a lot because of the brand name. Luxury brands spend a lot on marketing, celebrity endorsements, and over-complicated packaging. This cost is added to the price, so you're paying more for the brand than the actual perfume.

SOLUTION

Look for brands that focus on the quality of the perfume rather than the name. Some companies use the same ingredients as luxury brands but sell them for much less.

High Retail Costs

Traditional stores have many expenses like rent, staff, and utilities. These costs are included in the price of designer perfumes, making them more expensive.

SOLUTION

Buy fragrances online to save money. Online fragrance companies often have lower costs and pass the savings on to you.

Expensive Packaging

Designer perfumes often come in fancy bottles and boxes to look luxurious. While these look nice, they add a lot to the price of the perfume.

SOLUTION

Choose brands that spend more on the perfume itself than on the packaging. You can find great scents in simple yet elegant packaging.

Advertising Costs

Luxury brands spend millions on ads in magazines and on TV. These advertising costs are included in the price of the perfume, making it more expensive.

SOLUTION

Find brands that rely on word-of-mouth and customer reviews instead of expensive ads. These brands often offer better prices because they focus on the product.

Constant Reformulations

Designer perfumes often change their formulas to keep up with trends or meet new regulations. These changes can be costly, and the expenses are passed on to you. Sometimes, the new formula isn't as good as the original.

SOLUTION

Look for brands that keep their formulas consistent. These brands often have loyal customers who love their reliable, high-quality scents.

Limited Availability

Many designer brands make their perfumes seem rare and exclusive by limiting where they are sold or making limited-edition releases. This makes them artificially more expensive.

SOLUTION

Find high-quality alternatives that offer similar scents without the exclusivity. Some brands make a wide range of affordable perfumes inspired by designer scents.

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Are these fragrances long lasting?

Each fragrance goes through extensive testing. We have specialised frameworks in place and use industry experts to ensure their longevity. We also have a perfumer that extensively vets our products.

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Amber Infusion
Amanda P.
Great scent at a great price.

This was a reorder of this scent as I loved it so much. Lovely smell to use day or night.

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Sweet Symphony
VICTORIA H.
Sweet Symphony

Bought for my mum. She loves it!

Very good scent but don’t use too much!

The first time I used it I sprayed too much of it and couldn’t make up my mind whether I liked it or not. The second time I used it more sparingly and can honestly say that’s made such a difference! Really love it now! No idea how close it is to the original. Highly recommended.

Very good

Perfumes are very personal but I find this to my liking. Slightly warm smell and easily lasts all day. I can’t comment on how close it is to the original (I’ve never had it) but based on its own merits I can wholeheartedly recommend it.

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Amber Infusion
Jeannie G.
Compliments every time I wear this fragrance.

I can guarantee every time I wear this someone comments how lovely I smell. Even my American cousin asked me to buy her some when she visits this fall.

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Neroli Escape
Jean W.
Neroli Escape

This is my favourite fragrance, I love it! Lasts all day

Love it

I have given this five stars . I use this during the day and it lifts my mood. I feel fresh. A gentle everyday smell that lasts well.

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Neroli Escape
Linda M.
Love this sent. .

I love this sent. I have given it five stars and that includes the smell the length of time it lasts and the price. Thank you.

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Chic Sandalwood
Anonymous
Repeat buy

Wonderful unisex scent, I bought this previously as a gift and just had to get myself some. Gorgeous long lasting perfume, a class dupe!

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Amber Infusion
Anonymous
Repeat buy

Amber infusion was one of the first scents I bought from Dialect and loved it straight away. My daughter likes it too so this one's for her! Day or night this perfume is classy

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Tobacco Opulence
Dorothy T.
Delicious and Long Lasting

Another amazing fragrance and my husband loves it too. May have to buy another bottle. Great quality and longevity

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Neroli Escape
Dorothy T.
Gorgeous Fragrance

Loved this fragrance and have received so many compliments. So pleased I discovered Dialect and at those amazing prices can continue to indulge myself - thank you

Sophisticated

My third bottle of this lovely scent .
It’s like a warm cosy hug in a fragrance.
I especially like to wear it in the cooler months , it’s long lasting and sophisticated but not at all overpowering , I love there is always a whisper of it left on my clothing at the end of the day .
Highly recommend.

Vibrant woods Husbands favourite

Lovely scent , always gets compliments when wearing it , long lasting , ideal for any time of day .
repeat purchase , highly recommended.

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Rose Macaron
Biscuit
Beautiful

Love this Rose Macaron just guessed when I bought it but I love it so soft and gentle smell

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Amber Infusion
Michaela N.
5 star

Ab love this perfume

So Many Compliments!

I love this perfume and have received many compliments since wearing it. Would definitely recommend

Amazing

Cannot speak highly enough with the quality of these products. Will not use any other company

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Amber Infusion
Aileen M.
Long lasting

Only need a small amount and lasts for ages. Always get compliments, even from strangers. Been my go to fragrance for a while now.

Great, a d long lasting

My partners favourite out of the new 5 perfumes.

I just love it

It’s such a beautiful perfume

Another beautiful fragrance

This is another beautiful fragrance from Dialect

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Almond Fever
Tina M.
Gorgeous fragrancr

I love the smell of this perfume it really lasts all day

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Basil Lemonade
Caroline N.
Beautiful fragrance

I wear this everyday, and love the fresh citrus smell

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Orchid Spice
Adriana F.
Orchid spice

Stunning smell absolutely love it had loads of compliments whilst wearing ,my new favourite for sure thanks once again Dialect xx