Aldi is bringing back its cult-favourite Lacura fragrance range just in time for Valentine’s Day, and savvy shoppers could save more than £100 compared to designer brands.
The supermarket’s luxury-inspired scents are priced at £6.99 for 100ml.
They have repeatedly gone viral for smelling similar to high-end perfumes from Lancôme, Giorgio Armani, Jean Paul Gaultier and Paco Rabanne – but at a fraction of the price.
Here’s how the price differences stack up.
Je Suis Femme vs Lancôme La Vie Est Belle
One of the most talked-about dupes is Lacura Je Suis Femme Eau de Parfum (£6.99, 100ml), often compared by shoppers to Lancôme La Vie Est Belle (£127, 100ml).
The Aldi version blends blackcurrant and pear with orange blossom and jasmine, finishing with patchouli and vanilla for a sweet, long-lasting scent.
Price difference
£127 vs £6.99
Saving: £121.01 – around 94 percent cheaper
That means shoppers can get a similar scent profile for the price of a takeaway coffee instead of a triple-digit designer bottle.
Mon Amour vs Giorgio Armani Si Passione
Lacura Mon Amour Eau de Parfum (£6.99, 100ml) is said to rival Giorgio Armani Si Passione (£136, 100ml).
With notes of pear, blackcurrant, pink pepper and grapefruit, layered over rose, jasmine, vanilla and cedar, it delivers a fruity-floral fragrance with a warm base.
Price difference
£136 vs £6.99
Saving: £130.01 – around 95 percent cheaper
For shoppers wanting a romantic Valentine’s Day scent without the luxury price tag, the savings are substantial.
Gentleman vs Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male
For men, Lacura Gentleman Eau de Toilette (£6.99, 100ml) has drawn comparisons to Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Eau de Parfum (£110, 125ml).
The Aldi scent combines lavender, mint and bergamot with vanilla, tonka bean and sandalwood for a bold but classic finish.
Price difference
£110 vs £6.99
Saving: £104.01 – around 94 percent cheaper
It offers a designer-inspired fragrance for less than 10 percent of the price.
Power for Men vs Paco Rabanne 1 Million
Another standout is Lacura Power for Men Eau de Toilette (£6.99, 100ml), likened to Paco Rabanne 1 Million (£90, 100ml).
With leather, amber and cinnamon alongside blood mandarin and pepper, it delivers a warm, spicy scent profile.
Price difference
£90 vs £6.99
Saving: £84.01 – around 92 percent cheaper
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Why Aldi perfume dupes keep selling out
Aldi’s Lacura fragrances have developed a loyal following thanks to their low price point and designer-inspired scent profiles.
At £6.99 each, shoppers can buy multiple fragrances for less than the cost of one premium bottle. With savings ranging from 92 percent to 95 percent, the appeal is clear, especially ahead of Valentine’s Day.
However, like many Aldi Specialbuys, the perfumes are available while stocks last, and previous launches have sold out quickly.
For shoppers looking to smell luxurious without spending triple digits, these supermarket perfume dupes could be one of the beauty bargains of the season.
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