Everyone loves smelling nice and feeling fresh, that’s why a fragrance is the best gift to buy your friends this holiday season. Lots of popular perfumes come with price tags that aren’t super college-budget friendly, though. In comes the magic of dupes!
Oakcha’s scent “Sinful” is considered to be a duplicate of designer Tom Ford’s fragrance “Lost Cherry.” The scent has lovely hints of cherry, sandalwood, vetiver, and almond. Although the scent of these two fragrances is considered nearly identical, the price point of Oakcha’s is significantly lower. You can buy a 1.7 oz bottle for $50 on Oakcha’s website compared to Tom Ford’s $395 price point!
The next scent I highly suggest buying for your loved ones this season is “Ambery Vanilla” by Dossier. I have purchased this perfume twice now because of it’s irresistible smell. The perfume is a duplicate of Yves Saint Laurent’s “Black Opium.” I had previously worn “Black Opium” exclusively throughout high school, however after coming to college, I needed a more affordable perfume. I stumbled upon Dossier’s website and decided to give it a try. To my pleasure, this fragrance is long lasting and has notes of cedarwood, coffee, and vanilla.
If your loved one prefers floral fragrances, this next scent may just be perfect for them! “Floral Violet” by Dossier is a duplicate of Marc Jacobs’ perfume, “Daisy,” which is recognized as one of the most popular women’s fragrances. It initially has fruity scents, followed by delightful floral scents, and completed with hints of vanilla. This perfume offers all the best popular feminine notes! The bottle is listed at around $30 compared to Marc Jacobs’ $100 price.
This next perfume is perfect for anyone who loves citrus-y scents such as Chanel’s “Coco Mademoiselle.” Oakcha’s “Senora” perfume is directly inspired by Chanel’s “Coco Mademoiselle” and is significantly cheaper. Chanel’s bottle runs for $135 and Oakcha’s bottle runs for just $30, making Oakcha’s a far more budget-friendly option. Your loved one AND your wallet will thank you!
The last option is considered a unisex scent, making it a great gift for anyone in your life. It is inspired by Yves Saint Laurent’s “Libre” and has been recreated by Oakcha and named “Desiree”. “Desiree” has a perfect balance of both citrus fruits as well as musk and cedar scents. A 1.07 oz bottle of “Libre” is listed at $130, while a bottle of “Desiree” that is the same size sells for only $35.