My go-to perfume is Thierry Mugler’s Alien and has been for the last few years. It’s rare that I’ll deviate from it, but I recently came across a good dupe that’s useful on the days I don’t fancy wearing my good perfume. The sensual scent of Lacura Lady Pour Femme boasts dark notes of sandalwood and tonka bean that complement undertones of orange blossom and Bulgarian rose. Escentric Molecules perfume dupe Aldi Atom Aldi is certainly know for its dupes, from its Cuthbert the Caterpillar controversy and 'Mint Bubbly' take on Aeros, to its Lacura range, which has versions of best-selling beauty products by Liz Earle, Nivea, Pixi and more.

With that in mind, we decided to put a range of perfume dupes, said to be similar to high street and designer favourites to the test, to see how they held up. Here's the results: Layering Lab Blossom Body Mist Dupe for: Thierry Mugler’s Alien I couldn’t get my hands on the eau de toilette, but I did get the body mist - and it didn’t disappoint. Jo Malone's Velvet Rose & Oud has been my go-to evening perfume for the last few years, so when I first came across Aldi's Hotel Collection No. 14 Velvety Rose, I didn't quite know how to feel. R)-Para-mentha-1,8-diene, 3-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)-2-methylpropanal, 7,7-dimethyl-4-methylidenebicyclo[3.1.1]Heptane, Butylphenyl Methyl Propional, Linalool, Linalyl Acetate. With decent perfumes being pretty pricey, I’m often on the hunt for a good dupe so was keen to try Superdrug’s Layering Lab range.

Rating: 1/5 Aldi's Hotel Collection No. 14 Velvety Rose Eau De Parfum Dupe for: Jo Malone Velvet Rose & Oud And with so many to choose from on the shelves of your local Boots, Superdrug and supermarkets, where do you even start? Blossom is just as floral and feels just as luxurious as Alien, but certainly doesn’t last as long. Rating: 4/5 Aldi's Hotel Collection No. 3 Pomegranate Eau De Parfum Dupe for: Jo Malone Pomegranate Noir

Is there anything more comforting than the scent of your favourite perfume? A decent dupe of it, maybe. R)-Para-mentha-1,8-diene, Butylphenyl Methyl Propional, Hydroxycitronellal,Linalool, Linalyl Acetate. I opted for Superdrug’s Layering Lab Body Mist in the scent Paradise, which is meant to be a dupe of Paco Rabanne’s popular fragrance Olympea. The first thing I noticed was the smell as soon as I took the lid off before I'd even sprayed the product. Straight away it smelt very familiar, so this was a positive first impression.The supermarket chain also has a range of perfumes, which look and smell strangely familiar. Aldi's 'Hotel Collection' perfumes have a similar vibe to the Jo Malone fragrance range, but come in at a tiny fraction of the price of course. Where to buy: Blossom can be bought online from Superdrug. You can buy Thierry Mugler’s Alien from Boots. Designer perfumes are a wonderful thing – but let’s be honest, they don’t come cheap. So it’s not surprising that Aldi perfume dupes have become some of the most popular products in the supermarket’s surprisingly vast

So many people have been looking for a Jo Malone Lime Basil & Mandarin dupe so I know this will be good news to them! Lacura E1 Exclusive Only = Dior Miss Dior OR Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Rosé (mixed opinions on this one)While I’m usually comfortable in the knowledge that I’ve used Alien in the morning and it’ll last all day, I took to carrying Blossom around with me as it seemed to fade after an hour or two. Unscrew the collar, remove the bottle disc and replace the collar. Insert the reeds through the collar and immerse in the oil. Turn the reeds after 6-8 hours and the fragrance will fully bloom within 36 hours. Keep product upright in a secure place.

There’s a host of fragrances to choose from in the lineup, each an apparent dupe of a high end product. I love Superdug’s own brand products as they’re so affordable, and each item is cruelty free. I don’t think I’m quite ready to abandon Alien, but Superdrug’s Blossom certainly makes a decent stand in.This isn't necessarily a bad thing, but I like a stronger perfume for an evening scent. Aldi have done a good job in trying to replicate the smell though, and I think if you haven't worn the Jo Malone version before, you'd be impressed with the dupe. How can you be sure they’re actually similar scents to the original? Do they last as long or smell as strong as you’d like?