20 Top Dupe Fragrances | Luxury and Niche Clones Worth Your Money | Who Did it Best?

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💟 Fragrances Mentioned:
Fleur de Orientica - Orientica (Fleur Narcotique)
Melodie de Orientica - Orientica (Sintra)
Amber Oud Tobacco - Al Haramain (Tobacco Vanille)
Amber Oud Rouge - Al Haramain (Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait)
Oud Satin - Ministry of Oud (Oud Satin Mood)
Bad Bitch - Julianna's Perfumes (Rouge Malachite)
Call Me By Your Name - Julianna's Perfumes (Gourmand Coquin)
Amour Santal - Julianna's Perfumes (Santal Complet)
Luxury Rouge - Riiffs (Rouge Malachite)
Luxury Vert - Riiffs (Vert Malachite)
Oud for Glory - Lattafa (Oud for Greatness)
Lamasat Oud - Borouj (Oud Wood)
Aurora - StarGaze Fragrances (Angelique Noire) (at strikegoldshave.com)
Her Ambition - Dua (Pas Ce Soir)
Crater - Dua (Grand Soir)
Night in the Desert - Dua (Sahara Noir)
Collateral Damage - Dua (Side Effect)
First Kiss Exclusive - Be Layered (Delina Exclusif)
Kiss Don't Be Shy - Alexandria Fragrances (Love Don't Be Shy)
Fatale de Vanille - Alexandria Fragrances (Vanille Fatale)
Hawaii Volcano - Alexandria Fragrances (Virgin Island Water)
Santal's Kiss - Alexandria Fragrances (Santal 33)
China Affair - Alexandria Fragrances (Coromandel)
Apple Crumb - Alexandria Fragrances (Oajan)
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[@CathyVaughn-ph3lr]

Our Living God made a beautiful world and gave us our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, I am always in awe of what He has done, even the beautiful fragrances!!!!

[@fionaH101]

I love owls too Veronica. I live in a rural area in the UK and have been privileged to see barn owls flying around from time to time. They look ghostly and other worldly to me. Beautiful creatures 💖

[@VeronicaSays]

I agree! They are sort of magical and I can't explain why! Just love to hear them and even more so to see them in flight. Fascinating! 💖🥰💖🥰

[@bonniehirtz5640]

Back again while still watching..i just have to say that I really love how you put the names of perfumes in a bold font and then the pretty cursive font for the house. Perfect size font for us to see easily and you leave the names on screen the whole time- so many other reviewers either don't bother putting up the name on screen, or, if they do, they use a tiny font at the very bottom of the screen.

[@VeronicaSays]

Thank you! It doesn't seem like a big deal but it's quite the effort while editing. I appreciate seeing the name on the screen since I am usually multi-tasking while watching videos and don't always catch the name. I find it helpful as a viewer! 💯💯💯

[@sweetpeace5]

💯 ❤

[@momijiyamanishi4548]

You are so right

[@lisafeldmann9863]

I love this, too! Just subscribed!

[@VeronicaSays]

@lisafeldmann9863 thank youuuuu! 💖

[@LaladaBeauty]

You chose great dupes! I really appreciate the fact that we have these more affordable options. 😍❤️

[@VeronicaSays]

Thanks Lala! I agree - helpful for people who want to save a few dollars.

[@sweetsimpleslowlife2709]

Let the Dua bottles roasting begin !😂🤣😆

[@VeronicaSays]

😂😂😂 you already know 🥴🥴🥴

[@sweetsimpleslowlife2709]

@Veronica Says comes from experience and being your regular subscriber 😉😘 love it, and it's hilarious

[@deannstanglenny9431]

You’re great and make me laugh in the process. 👏🏻 A dupe Of Byredo Bal De Afrique would be great 😢… so awesome and yet the sad longevity ( not even 2hrs) for the price, really sucks . xx Stani xx

[@latonyagipson-bowman9186]

Julianna's Perfume has great inspired fragrances...the Rouge Malachite one is the reason I had to get the real deal. Call me by your name is on my wishlist...I love it

[@VeronicaSays]

@@latonyagipson-bowman9186 the Rouge Malachite one got me interested in the house also. But imagine me telling my coworkers the name of that fragrance. 👀😒😩 It's a no. 😂

[@DeniseAdore]

Great video 😉👍🏼 you’re one of few pl I trust with dupe recommendations because I know you’ve smelled and tested samples of most fragrances to be able to give accurate comparisons 👏🏽 so many ppl doing dupe videos that never smelled the real thing or worn it to get a real comparison 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@VeronicaSays]

Thank you, Denise! 💖 Yes, if you're going to hype up dupes, it's very important to AT LEAST have tried the original! Glad you enjoyed it. 🥰🥰🥰

[@TheEagleslover]

You are such a doll. It’s a treat to come hang out with you and learn and discuss fragrances with no judgement.

[@VeronicaSays]

Yes, ma'am! All kind souls are welcome here, regardless of their tastes and preferences. 💖💖💖

[@desireeohrbeck2282]

Yes! Today is the day! I've been looking forward to this one 😊 i know, i know... It's just perfumes but it's Saturday and this is a great day to not worry about anything, enjoying your humor, listening to your review, and hopefully get to hear the sound of 'your' owl 😊

[@VeronicaSays]

Hi Desiree! 🥰 You'll hear a hoot, but it won't be the owl. Spoiler alert! 😂😜 I love to relax on Saturdays and watch KZbin as I clean and do odds and ends. Thanks for watching! 💖💖💖

[@XizhousScentStudio]

Yes!! Love these dupe /affordable fragrance videos

[@VeronicaSays]

Hey beautiful! 🥰 Thanks for watching 💖💖💖

[@onlyme9978]

Thank you Veronica ❤. It’s best to try an affordable good dupe rather than spending a good hefty penny on a fragrance that you will be disappointed with 💸. I appreciate your videos 💖

[@VeronicaSays]

Thank you! 💖 Glad you enjoyed the video. 🥰🥰🥰 Affordable dupes are the way to go for people interested in saving.

[@SarahBattersby_HappyMedusa]

Wow! You’re probably the only fragrance reviewer to ever talk about owls. Whooo! 🦉Love it. I hope to have an owl visit my garden one day, too. ❤

[@VeronicaSays]

Hey Sarah! 💖 I just LOVE hearing an owl in the trees behind the house. It just never gets old for me! Amazes me every time!

[@mariewalker1030]

Absolutely love your reviews!!

[@VeronicaSays]

Awww thank you sooooo much 💖💖💖

[@CarmenScentrix]

I love that we always get deep in your videos. Suddenly there's an owl and we are realizing how tiny and insignificant we are in this larger ecosystem. I love it!

[@VeronicaSays]

😁😁😁 The owls and the universe are infinitely more interesting than perfume! 🦉 🌎 Glad you enjoyed that bit!

[@laurel_luxe]

The packaging on the Dua fragrances are stunning 😍 Excellent video as always 💖

[@VeronicaSays]

Thank you Laurel! 🥰💖

[@sharonlee2005]

I really enjoyed this one. I have many of the dupes you mentioned. I especially love the orientica dupe for br 540 and rassasi sotoor is a great rendition of that apple pie sort of fragrance you spoke about.

[@VeronicaSays]

Hi Sharon! 💖 Thank you so much! Rassasi Sotoor I've never tried. Sounds delicious! 🥰

[@perfeptions]

Veronica, I think I need the white one from Orientica. I have Melodie and loved it too. Your exciting review of the white one is so tempting ! 😊❤

[@VeronicaSays]

I love it! If you love cloud-like florals, the white one is perfect. 👌👌👌

[@sweetsimpleslowlife2709]

Last year Zara came out with a Chapter No. 4 collection and there are several dupes of famous fragrances. Bohemian Oud is By the Fireplace, Perpetual Oud is Oud Satin Mood or L’Extase Rose Absolue, and Hipster Oud is Hanae Mori. Fantastic quality and very underrated. My favorite dupe of last year is Junoon Noir which is a dupe of Dama Bianca. Classy and elegant fragrance.

[@VeronicaSays]

Junoon Noir is 👌👌👌 I have that one too. Zara makes some fun dupes too! Thanks for sharing these.

[@MzV2C]

JunoonNoir is 🔥

[@savorsalvagescent2300]

Whoo! Whoo!! Giggle. Darn, we missed it but I loved your imitation. ;) I LOVE Apple Crumb! Also my Dossier dupes of Tobacco Vanille, BR540, and By the Fireplace. Obsessed w/ Junoon Noir (didn’t even know it’s a dupe). Have been longing for dupes of Coromandel + Angelique Noir, so I am so excited to purchase the ones you’ve talked about here-thank you!! ❤

[@VeronicaSays]

Hello beautiful! 💖🥰 I was hoping the owl hoots would pick up on microphone but... no luck. Glad you enjoyed the imitation though! 😆 Thanks for sharing your fave dupes. P.S. I didn't know Junoon Noir was a dupe when I first picked it up.

[@almatoledo1608]

A great video, Verónica. Thanks!

[@VeronicaSays]

Thank you Alma! 💖💖💖

[@Joss-Fragrance-Mixology]

So nicely said about dupes - do what you want! 👍get them or don’t 🤷🏻‍♀️ very solid selection as always and great recs my friend!!!💙💙💙

[@VeronicaSays]

Yes! 💖🥰 It's your money and your collection. Buy whatever makes you happy! 🎤

[@car-tierfragrance5989]

Hi Veronica! I really enjoy Call Me By My Name too! I was just telling my friend it's about a 70% dupe for Gourmand Coquin but it is a stand alone delicious fragrance !

[@VeronicaSays]

Hi! 💖 Yes, it's really interesting. I enjoy it! Thanks for sharing. 🥰

[@sunnyscents1818]

I adore Owls! I am fascinated by them! Ok see here I go already chatting 😂

[@VeronicaSays]

Do you get owls in your backyard? I am low key obsessed with the "hooting" they do! Such a magical sound! 🦉

[@julieg_quebec-julesselivre8641]

Thanks for sharing Veronica! Sometimes you have other priorities than perfume and dupes are great to smell luxurious at a lower price. 🤩 I bought La Fleur Bouquet by Afnan in January. It’s a dupe for La fleur narcotique for which I also have an Oil Perfumery dupe. Love them both! Oakcha is also a brand I turn to for dupes because they are just easy to get in Canada.

[@VeronicaSays]

Yes, exactly. We don't always feel like dropping a ton of money on perfume. Oakcha has some REALLY good ones. Gosh! How did I forget them? 🤦‍♀️🥴

[@Kiran09deep]

This is another reason i love you so much that you talk about falcons, owls and some birds you watch from your windows .. I am also a bird watcher and nature lover... Happy Sunday V.. 💫💫💫

[@VeronicaSays]

Aww thank you Kirandeep! 💖 Yes, we definitely get some awesome bird watching in behind the house. When the big birds come, we get really excited. Happy Sunday to you also! 🥰🥰🥰

[@sunnyscents1818]

Yes let’s narrow down! I am with you! I also agree with you on the dupes they MUST check off some boxes! I have not tried any from orientica but here you go now I want the Fluer lol

[@VeronicaSays]

Yes, I have to be more picky about dupes. I've spent a ton of money and TIME on them! I'm all for a great dupe but I needed some guidelines. 👍👍👍

[@IamAdrienne]

Great Video Veronica. I ended up buying Al Haramain Amoud Oud Rouge. I've bought something each time I've watch one of video.

[@VeronicaSays]

Hi Adrienne! 💖🥰 Wonderful, BUT... please apologize to your wallet for me! 😂

[@ataylor1604]

We love when owls actually push the squirrels out of the owl house and come to stay! We get the small screech owls who's hoots sound more like a soft horse whinny..❤️. On the subject of dupes, Julianna's has some in the pipeline I'm really excited about, but just recently got their version of Angelique Noir and really was impressed with it. When their Angel's Share dupe came out, I picked up the full bottle and love it!

[@VeronicaSays]

We have millions of squirrels, it feels like 😩 Their little screeches are disturbing and strange to me! 🥴 Julianna's Perfumes makes some good dupes and the bottles are respectable too. I'm not mad about that at all! 💖🙌💯

[@roseayalaperfumeaddict5059]

Hey love! ❤this is my favorite type of video! ☺️🫶🏼❤

[@VeronicaSays]

Hola Bella! 💖 Thanks for watching, my friend. 🥰🥰🥰

[@MarcelenaTheresa]

Heyyyyyyyyyy lovely cuz!!! I’ve been buying lots of Dups lately due to curiosity 🐈🐈🐈🐈 Excited to watch 🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@VeronicaSays]

The cats 😂😂😂 Hey cuz! Thanks for dropping through, my lovely! 💖

[@goddessnay]

Great video! I love love so many Dua Fragrance dupes so far. Dapper fragrances has some good ones too.

[@VeronicaSays]

Hi Nay! 💖 Yes, Dua has some solid dupes. I've not tried Dapper, but a lot of folks swear by them. Do you have some faves from Dapper?

[@LaladaBeauty]

Hello my gorgeous friend! I recently purchased Amber Oud Rouge and not a day goes by where I don’t spray some on. It’s such a great dupe! ❤

[@VeronicaSays]

Hiiii Lala! 💖 Right?! It's soooo good! I love it.

[@HappinessSparkles]

These sound like some great ones and you know I love a dupe ! Have a great weekend ❤

[@VeronicaSays]

Thank you my dear! 🥰💖

[@netazzz6815]

I really enjoy this , love your candidness and genuineness ! hope there is more of these! 💕🤩 I remembered hearing the Riiffs rouge mentioned in passing on youtube but couldn't find it after or any info... if youknow any other riiffs perfumes I would love to hear about them. I happened to find both rouge and /vert, each for ~30$ picked them up and I was so impressed I got backups! the price has gone up since and they are very hard to find so I'm really happy to have them! 🥰 I also love Oud for glory (got it before I heard or smelled the Oud for greatness ) and got compliments even though I thought it's a bit unusual and maybe overpowering (for non perfume enthusiasts... )

[@VeronicaSays]

Thank you, Neta! 💖🥰 Yes, the Riiffs dupes are SPOT ON. Like, is it just the same juice in different bottles? 😂 They are THAT good! I agree that Oud for Glory can be overwhelming. 💯

[@ItsOkayToBeHappy]

I loved your opening commentary on our being part of an ecosystem with nature. 🤗 That feeling of oneness is so comforting.

[@VeronicaSays]

Thank you! Perfume is fun as are all passions and hobbies, but staying grounded is important! 🙏🥰💖

[@Carolynsweetheart]

Girl you cracked me up in this video ! I love the crickets, your beautiful, funny personality. ❤

[@VeronicaSays]

Hiiii Carolyn! 🥰💖 Glad you got a good chuckle 😄

[@VeronicaSays]

And THANK YOU 🙏🙏🙏

[@Naturallyliz41]

This was a such a great video. The majority of my dupes come from Julianna’s Perfume and Be Layered. I would like to try more dupe houses

[@VeronicaSays]

Thank you, Liz! 💖 Meanwhile, over here, I'm trying to reduce my dupe collection 🥴😩 I have way too many!

[@sweetsimpleslowlife2709]

Good morning 🌹☕️👀 Love dupes videos!

[@VeronicaSays]

Hi gorgeous! 💖 Hope you enjoy the selections. 🥰

[@bonniehirtz5640]

Hi Veronica! Those first Orientica bottles are so pretty! They remind me of "art deco" - like a bottle that the Great Gatsby would've bought for his woman! Lol

[@VeronicaSays]

Hi Bonnie! 💖 Oh yes! I love Great Gatsby - both the book and the movie. And I love the association with the bottle! 😁😁😁

[@sc5233]

First time seeing you. I love your descriptions, very thorough. Don't know how you remember all of those. New subscriber.

[@VeronicaSays]

Thank you so much! 🥰💖 Some I remember, and some I have notes to help me. 👍👍👍

[@layathomas8229]

Your hair looks great. And thnku for all the suggestions!! Owls hoot btw so near u get hear it at night!!

[@VeronicaSays]

Hi Laya! 💖🥰 Thank you so much! Love listening to an owl hoot. 😉😉😉

[@maggiec5311]

Love dupes!! Thank you! More please

[@VeronicaSays]

Thank you, Maggie! 💖 Glad you enjoyed it. 🥰

[@charmedbymeghan]

VIDEOS I'D LOVE TO SEE: I would love videos where Fragrances are compared to their dupe counterparts - but the dupes are doing it better*** I would also love to see videos where you gather a lot of similar fragrances and tell the differences between them (and also rate the 1-10) 🙏

[@VeronicaSays]

Thank you for these ideas! 🥰💖 I especially like the second one! 👍👍👍

[@charmedbymeghan]

@@VeronicaSays I'm just noticing myself recently buying a ton of the same exact scent profile. And thinking well fock I didn't need 6 ambery Rose/Vanilla fragrances. Maybe 2 - but 6!!??? And of course I have my top favorites out of them and now wanna sell the rest. But I'm finding myseld doing the same with spicy vanillas now too... where they're not exactly the same or even dupes but I certainly have my top favorites that I will continually reach for over the rest... but you know sometimes you maybe blind buy a perfume and you smell for the first time and you're like "ahh yea I already own the better version of what this is" typa thing lol

[@VeronicaSays]

Yup. Happens more and more as you collect fragrances!

[@PerfumeswithPat]

Love the lamasat oud bottle. This one sounds divine

[@VeronicaSays]

It's really good! 👌👌👌

[@RICHARDKIKOT]

Dupes! Dupes! …thinking of that Tik Tok where they compare perfumes and shout dupes! 😜 Veronica! I’m 100% here for your take on what dupes ARE worth having, in addition to or instead of the “original”. Can you believe I’ve never ever sniffed Tobacco Vanille?!?! I’ve also never gotten my nose on Aventus for Her, but I love, love, love, my Rasasi Rasana - which I bought after receiving a decant from you. Thank you! ✌🏻🕺🏼♥️

[@VeronicaSays]

What? 😯 I would think Tobacco Vanille would smell spectacular on you, Richard! I am slowly curating my dupe collection down to the best of the best for sure. Qasamat Rasana is divine, yeah? Love it! 💖💖💖

[@LaladaBeauty]

I also really enjoy the sound that owls make, whoo, whoo ❤

[@VeronicaSays]

Haha! Yesss. So majestic and mysterious, these creatures of the night. 💖

[@fatima-5884]

You did it again Veronica now I am on a hunting journey for Melodie by Orientica as I am treasuring Sintra by Memo and the miser part of me refuses to splash it 😁. Lattafa Ana Abyadh Rouge is an excellent dupe for BR540 Extrait at a very affordable price, I like the bottle. My recent discoveries are from Ajmal: 1- Sophisticate dupe of Mugler Alien before reformulation but lacks the extra longivity. 2- Aristrocrate exact dupe for BR540 EDP without the "gauze" and the "peek- a -boo". But I do not like the bottles. I think the Owl was watching and listening to you whilst doing this video🦉

[@VeronicaSays]

Imagine if the owl 🦉 was looking through the window, watching me film? 😂 How funny. I hope you enjoy Melodie d'Orientica. I really like it quite a lot. Thanks for sharing your other gems. 💖

[@heidith3618]

Great video again 😍😘🌸

[@VeronicaSays]

Thank you very much! 💖🥰

[@dulceandrade9469]

Your opening remarks got me immediately. 😊😊😊

[@VeronicaSays]

💖💖💖🥰🥰🥰

[@ScentSiblingsDotCA]

Awww, the owl!!! I want to hear the owl!! I'm team YES DUPES! Like you, I use them to see if I want the real deal badly enough to shell out the money. I've ended up buying the real deal of all the dupes i've loved except for oud for greatness, which WILL come home to us...just need to remortgage the house. :p

[@VeronicaSays]

Oh no! 😆 Please do not remortgage the house. Oud for Greatness is showing up on discount sites more and more. The owls are amazing! Love them. 🦉

[@arianaperfumes]

Love the owls, I have one living under my roof. Very cute 🥰

[@VeronicaSays]

Awww lucky you! 🥰💖 They are magical. 🦉

[@JoysBeautyJawns]

I want to try Julianna’s Perfumes for sure!! The bottles are really pretty and I have heard such good things!! We made it to the weekend - woohoooooo!!! Sending you lots of love, queen!! Thank you for always making me smile with your sense of humor and wonderful personality! 🥰♥️ OOooo and I need to look into Alexandria too!! Thank you, Veronica!! 💜

[@VeronicaSays]

Hi Joy! 💖 Aww thanks so much! So glad you enjoy my sense of humor and the videos! Julianna's Perfumes and Alexandria Fragrances are generally enjoyed in the fragrance community. Happy exploring! 🥰🥰🥰

[@JoysBeautyJawns]

@@VeronicaSays thank you so much, queen!! Just the truth!! 🥰♥️ I’m definitely interested in checking out some their dupes for spiritueuse double vanille and gourmand coquin for sure!! 💜💜💜

[@VeronicaSays]

@@JoysBeautyJawns thank YOU! 🥰

[@ambermoon5720]

I've never tried any of these...but they certainly do sound intriguing! I love the haunting call of the owl! We live near the woods in northern BC, so I often hear them.

[@VeronicaSays]

Thanks, Amber Moon! Yes, the owl hooting is Majestic! Love it.

[@mercedesluna108]

Love your videos!! I wish I watched this first before trying Angelique Noir yesterday at the Guerlain counter (buying a recommendation you had from a while ago on uplifting perfumes, herba fresca--a delicious mint). Left with the Angelique Noir too and I kinda wish I tried this dupe first.

[@VeronicaSays]

Hi Mercedes! 💖 I bought the original AN for myself for my birthday. I'm glad to have them both though. Herbal Fresca is a fun fragrance too 💯👌

[@beautybyralu]

Hi Veronica, I discovered a brand called Armaf. I purchased Club de Nuit. It does resemble Coco Mademoiselle Chanel. I also purchased Club de Nuit Intense. I absolutely love it. It is a dark oud rose. I can imagine someone like Abbey from NCIS wearing it. I think this brand is super fun to try. They came out this year with one flanker called Club de Nuit Untold, supposed to resemble Baccarat 540. Liked the Owl impression lol XO

[@VeronicaSays]

Hi Ralu! 🥰 Yes, I've had a few from their club series. Love the NCIS association - super cool! I'm glad you appreciated the "hooooooot" 😂😂😂

[@bedinabebe4521]

Thanks for your experienced opinions.

[@VeronicaSays]

Thank you for watching! 🥰💖

[@carolbuffington4138]

My favorite dupe hands down is La Rive Taste of Kiss, a dupe for Lancome's La Nuit Tresore. Spot on identical to me. Lasts about 8 hours on me.

[@VeronicaSays]

Hi Carol! 💖🥰 Thanks for watching and adding your top recommendation! 🎊

[@IAmthatAunty]

Collateral Damage is soooooooo good..i was blownnnn awayyyyy

[@VeronicaSays]

Right?! 💯💯💯 That is one that Dua NAILED.

[@yveliseperalta3024]

I really Adore you thank you Specially for being so funny in a good way😂sending love and Blessings🙏🏽💕

[@VeronicaSays]

Hi Yvelise! 💖 Thank you soooo much! We all need a few chuckles from time to time. 🥰

[@saraf1084]

Just got the new Dua vanillic dreams… A dupe of the Tihota… Unbelievable!! So good!

[@VeronicaSays]

Hi Sara! 💖 Woohoo! Awesome. Thanks for sharing! 🥰🥰🥰

[@chinee6504]

Hiiiii! I remember when I first got AH rouge i sprayed it before going to bed to test it and I smelt just about nothing. Got up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom and when I came back to my room i literally walked in to a cloud of gorgeousness. It was magic.

[@VeronicaSays]

Hiiii Nadine! 💖 Oh yes! I'm glad you got to experience that magic. That's what happened with that Kyse Delizia di Marshmallow when I wore it to bed. Came back and the bed smelled like a total candy land! 🥰🥰🥰

[@Emuletipsi96]

I do not know Oud for Greatness but got a sample of Oud of Glory. Had to buy it - such a great fragrance - and budged friendly. Love the packaging too.

[@VeronicaSays]

Yes, it's one of the best dupes out there.

[@mochacola72]

Thanks Vee! I will be trying some of these.

[@VeronicaSays]

Hi Vero! Happy shopping! 🥰💖

[@mochacola72]

@@VeronicaSayslol all of my instructors use to call me Vicky or Victoria...hated it! My husband calls me Ronny. Myself and my brother are named after my father Ronald so it can get confusing. Does anyone shorten your name? My friends call me Vee and family calls me Ronny. Just curious

[@VeronicaSays]

@@mochacola72 yes, girl. I get it ALLLLL. Vero is my family's nickname for me, pronounced in Spanish like "Veh-roh" but others confuse the V names and call me Victoria, Virginia, Vanessa, and Valerie. I've learned to smile and answer as though it was my name. They mean no harm but it cracks me up. 😂😂😂

[@VeronicaSays]

Oh, and yes, I get Vee a lot from friends and coworkers.

[@caroljohnson5681]

Since there was no owl….you should have done your horn!!! It cracks me up! LOVED THIS VIDEO 😊

[@VeronicaSays]

Hi Carol! 💖 Hilarious! 😂😂😂 Thank you so much! 🥰🥰🥰

[@marisolalonso4054]

Me encanta tu canal y tus reseñas con este me reí mucho, saludos Verónica.

[@VeronicaSays]

Hola Marisol! Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it! 💖🥰

[@SHADandthings]

Thanks for this!

[@VeronicaSays]

Thank you for watching 💖💖💖

[@elisa-beary]

This is super helpful AND I learned of some new dupe houses. I recently learned of and went on the dua site and wasn’t even impressed with the site compared to oakcha, alt, dossier, Julianna’s which are the main ones I’m familiar with as of now. Have yet to purchase from Julianna’s. The oakcha bottles are stunning to me.

[@VeronicaSays]

Glad you found the video helpful and that you've found some dupe houses you enjoy purchasing from! Thanks for watching 💖🥰

[@kara8911]

I love dupes, and spending less for fragrances. Excited to watch. I know you don’t like Dua bottles (those and Alt bottles are awful!). I have found that Dua has a weird synthetic and also plastic scent to them especially for a while as they sort of settle and macerate. I swore them off even but just gave in and ordered Delina exclusif dupe from them. I’m really excited, hoping it’s lovely.

[@VeronicaSays]

Hi Kara! 💖 Hope you enjoy the Dua you ordered! 👍 I agree, there is a base that can be smelled in most of the Duas that can be off-putting to some.

[@deannstanglenny9431]

I was thinking about the Alt dupes if they’re good ? Will give one a try. I have so many pretty bottles I display and put the plain or odd ones sideways for colour effect. I don’t know what I’d do for display, if I had more gorgy ones.

[@kara8911]

@@deannstanglenny9431 I have had three of their dupes and they have all been excellent but the bottles are incredibly boring.

[@deannstanglenny9431]

@@kara8911 Thank you Kara🧡I’ll try one and see how my bloodhound nose goes with it.

[@Danit.Talkscentswithme]

I love this topic , making a wishlist♥️ I’m taking a break from buying fragrances until Mother’s Day 🥰

[@VeronicaSays]

Hi Danit! 💖 Good luck and stay strong! Mother's Day will arrive soon enough. 👍👍👍

[@Danit.Talkscentswithme]

@@VeronicaSays lol I am spring cleaning and I will be starting over with my flowers and plants that I had on my porch . The freeze we had got to them . I’ll be spending my money on that. I love to plant flowers etc..

[@VeronicaSays]

@@danitchaney3834 everything bloomed here and I just know there will be another frost to kill everything off. 😩

[@Danit.Talkscentswithme]

@@VeronicaSays yeah, I know what you mean, I’m probably going to wait until the end of march. Listen, there is one designer perfume I’m waiting to be available and I’m getting it. It’s the new Lancôme la vie est belle iris absolute, have you heard about when it will be available in stores in the US? I can’t find any info on the website 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@VeronicaSays]

@@Danit.Talkscentswithme no I have not heard anything, but I'm eager to try it also.

[@sunnyscents1818]

I enjoy Alexandria & Dossier! Hawaii Volcano is on my list! I find that Alexandria fragrances last so long and great quality ☺️

[@VeronicaSays]

Hawaii Volcano will have you all set for some poolside time, my friend! Soooo good! 🙌🙌🙌

[@mindy3685]

I purchased Hawaii Volcano a few weeks ago to take on vacation. Love the lime note!

[@VeronicaSays]

Hey Mindy! 💖🥰 Yesss! Soooooo good.

[@bonniehirtz5640]

Ok, I FINALLY finished the video, after constantly pausing the vid bc we are cooking up Tuscan chicken! Btw- if you haven't already cooked it - omg, you MUST! I just type in "best Tuscan chicken recipe" and BAM! It's SO GOOD, Veronica!! I put it on top of Angel hair or thin spaghetti noodles... It's 5 star! But anyway, I just wanted to say THANK YOU for all of your reviews. Bless you and your beautiful family!

[@VeronicaSays]

Awww thanks so much! I will definitely look up the "best Tuscan chicken recipe." Thanks for the kinds words and same to you and yours! 💖💖💖

[@sweetpeace5]

Wow-somebody’s amped up about their Tuscan Chicken! 2 comments now about this recipe😂

[@bonniehirtz5640]

@@sweetpeace5 😂😂😂

[@DanielleNicoleMakeup]

Oh my gosh too funny. I just got my first dupe fragrances ever from DUA and working on my thoughts now. What a coinkeydink 😂 Excited to hear your picks!

[@VeronicaSays]

Which ones did you pick up? I am super curious to hear your thoughts. My experience with Dua has been ALLLLL over the place. 🥴

[@DanielleNicoleMakeup]

@@VeronicaSays I agree, do NOT like the bottles but the atomizers are 🔥! I grabbed Babycat, Deep n Desire Yacht, Ruby n Vanilla Intense, and Electric Cherry. I was pretty impressed with these overall, at least for my first 4. Babycat and Deep n Desire are my favorites, Electric Cherry is ok, and not too sure about Ruby n Vanilla, it's interesting lol! Kinda split with mine too. Seems they nail it or don't? It's addicting though as now I want to try more 😂 I need to set some rules like you. There's about 10 on my list. So excited to watch this video! Idk why KZbin didn't notify me until now...

[@VeronicaSays]

@@DanielleNicoleMakeup soooo... weird as those bottles can be, shopping on that website can be quite addictive 🥴🥴🥴 So set your limits! 😂 You'll thank me later, trust me!

[@DanielleNicoleMakeup]

@@VeronicaSays I plan on it 😂👍

[@marilyncapehart663]

Thanks Veronica 2-18-2023❤😊. I like that Bottle of Gravity I saw it on your Channel Veronica, you have some Awesome Fragrances 👍🏽👍🏽

[@VeronicaSays]

Hi Marilyn! Thanks for watching and have a great weekend. 💖🥰💖🥰

[@marilyncapehart663]

Veronica I like Gravity I saw it on your Channel 👍🏽👍🏽

[@VeronicaSays]

@@marilyncapehart663 Gravity is LOVELY! 🥰🥰🥰

[@bonniehirtz5640]

I'd love to hear your opinion on Afnan's Souvenir Bouquet which dupes Delina. It comes in such a CUTE bottle that's like a white Fabrige Egg on a pedestal with the top half of egg shape dome being clear with tiny gold rose buds inside! The other black egg bottle is a dupe for Erba Pura. I know you probably already have the originals and prob plenty of dupes- but these are two that NEVER get attention and supposedly the performance is 100× better! Oh! The price is ONLY $36 BUCKS!!!!

[@VeronicaSays]

Soooo... I don't love Delina so much so I would not want a dupe, and I have Amber Oud Gold which is a dupe of Erba Pura so I'm all set on those fragrances. The only person I've heard talk about those Afnans is Bougee Fragrance and she's not posting much anymore. 😔

[@jhors7777]

Thank you for posting this helpful video

[@VeronicaSays]

Thank you for watching 💖🥰💖🥰

[@denisew.4371]

Hey. I've been loving a Chanel sample of Coromandel, then got major sticker shock when I looked into getting a full bottle. Alexandria's China Affair is going on my list. I have Gravity and a nice sample of Bond #9 Chinatown. I don't know if that's the dupe, but to me, they are related. Layering them works well too.

[@VeronicaSays]

Me too! That Chanel Exclusifs line is pricey for sure. I don't know what Gravity is duping, but one day it will strike me. I'm spraying it on one arm and Chinatown on the other to see if they are similar.

[@tdsollog]

I love this! My favorite dupes are: Zara Rose Gourmand and Clinique Cookies & Kisses.

[@VeronicaSays]

Thanks Tiffany! 💖 And thanks for sharing your faves! 👍

[@tdsollog]

@@VeronicaSays I bought Cookies and Kisses because of one of your videos

[@VeronicaSays]

@@tdsollog no kidding? It's such a good little fragrance! 👏👏👏

[@tdsollog]

@@VeronicaSays Oh yes. No kidding. It smells so much like BTF. 💕😍

[@VeronicaSays]

@@tdsollog yes it does! 🥰💖

[@sanneparf]

Love owls🦉and their ability to turn their head 360° 😃 My favorite dupe has to be Nina Ricci Soleil - long lasting alternative to Tom Ford Soleil Blanc ❤️

[@VeronicaSays]

Owls are magical! 🦉💖 Never tried that fragrance - thanks for sharing! 🥰👌

[@sanneparf]

@@VeronicaSays ❤️

[@samcey2911]

Hiiii off-topic, can you also share the stories behind your jewelry pieces? They're divine!

[@VeronicaSays]

Oh, thank you! My husband is a generous gift giver in that department. 🥰🥰🥰

[@shareea202]

Just ordered Kiss Don’t Be Shy, based on your review!

[@VeronicaSays]

Awesome! Hope you enjoy it! 💖🥰

[@shareea202]

Received in just a few days! It lasts ALL day long.

[@VeronicaSays]

@@shareea202 wonderful! Thanks for letting me know your experience! 💖🫶

[@bodacioustness5054]

You're a riot!

[@VeronicaSays]

😆😆😆

[@janelevey3435]

I recently discovered CA perfumes. I purchased the En passant dupe from Fredric Malle, and The lost cherry dupe, gorgeous!

[@VeronicaSays]

Hi Jane, what does CA stand for? Thanks for watching and sharing your picks! 💖🥰

[@StelmaDesigns]

I also love Alexandria by far for really good quality and dupes. I have Forbidden Plum a dupe of TF Plum Japonaise and it's fantastic. I compared the two and it's so, so close. I actually love the Alexandra better. I also have the Fatal de Vanille you have and was asked by people while shopping, on two consecutive days, what it was it smelled so good. That never happens to me and both times it was at the end of the day when I could no longer smell it. I used to have a huge decant of the original and it's exactly as I remember it to smell. I have a few decent Dua's, all iris perfumes save one spot on dupe of Le Labo Rose 31. Alexandra also makes a good dupe of the discontinued Bond no 9 "Andy Warhol" which I have. Lucky you to hear owls! I love them and we sometimes also hear them calling behind my house in the woods.

[@VeronicaSays]

Hi Stelma! 💖 I had Plum Japonais also - interesting fragrance! I ended up purchasing Tom Ford's Vanille Fatale. It arrived yesterday. Yes - very similar to the Alexandria one. And I gave a decant of Andy Warhol that someone here on YT sent to me. I better go try that one again! Thanks for sharing your thoughts. 🥰🥰🥰

[@StelmaDesigns]

@@VeronicaSays Oh, I'd love to hear how you think it compares because I almost went ahead and bought the TF Vanille Fatale as well. I was just not wanting to spend the money even on Mercari since the Alexandria seemed to fill that need at least for now. I know it lasts a whole lot longer than the original did on me, but then again I couldn't smell the dupe those two days and others sure could! oxJulia

[@VeronicaSays]

​@StelmaDesigns very similar! The OG is maybe a bit richer and denser. But hard to tell apart in the air. 👌👌👌

[@StelmaDesigns]

@@VeronicaSays Thank you :o)

[@AMaudeThing]

The orientica frag sound amazing

[@VeronicaSays]

They really knocked it out of the park with these.

[@naomiledger1374]

Great selection Veronica! I'm not sure if all those brands you mentioned are available in Australia? I'll have to do some digging. Sadly, the great price of the dupe is sometimes made redundant by the ridiculous shipping costs. Grrr. lol Anyways, Like everyone, I've had hits and misses with dupes. I do have Dark Temptation by Be Layered which is great - a dupe for Oud Bouquet. Wouldn't say spot on but so many rose ouds are in that ball park so close enough and it is lovely. Better than the Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud (gold bottle) which is a powerhouse but a bit scratchy and shrill for me (fyi the Shaghaf Oud Aswan is a better frag imo, but not a dupe that I know of). And Alexandria is a great house. I also quite like Fatal de Vanille and China Affair. Not sure how close to Coromandel I find China Affair (must retest!) but it's a lovely fragrance regardless. I have a bottle of H'Ani, but also love my samples of Le Chypre (Chypre Palatine), Purpl3 H@ze (Psychedelic Love)and Moonstruck (Lune Feline). However, my favourite that I'd love a bottle of is Egyptian King (which is actually an original Alexandria frag). Intense and gorgeous. Powdery ambery goodness. It always makes me think of those pink musk stick sweets/lollies (they're prolific in Australia) maybe in a temple blended with incense and powder and resins. Sounds odd lol but it's such an amazing fragrance. But I've not tried any new ones (the last couple of years or so) from Alexandria. I'm very keen to try out Bright Peach by Maison Alhambra - a very affordable dupe of Bitter Peach (obvs!). Another good dupe for Angel's Share is Kismet Angel also by Maison Alhambra. I love the smell of it but haven't tried the OG. I'm told it's about 85%. But it smells GOOOD! HA. Thanks for another great vid. Too bad we never heard the owl. 😟

[@VeronicaSays]

I wish the owl 🦉 had made itself known at least once more! 😩 You are right - there are hits and misses with dupes just like with any other category. You've named some great ones here - too many to comment on! I've also tried some of the originals from several brands and there are some hidden gems among them for sure. Sorry about thr shipping costs - no fun! Argh! 🥴

[@marielle7505]

I own Collateral Damage by Dua, and yes, it is very similar to Side effects by Initio. Almost spot on. I love it and it gets me compliments every time I wear it. And I looove the bottle (just kidding)

[@VeronicaSays]

Marielle! 😂 The way I almost choked on the last sentence here! 😆😆😆 You are too funny. And YES, Collateral Damage is almost identical.

[@ScentSiblingsDotCA]

Congratulations on Angels' Share!!!

[@VeronicaSays]

Oajan? Thank you!

[@valenciacarroll3255]

Thank you Veronica!! great video...have you tried Vanilla Doree by Alexandria Fragrances? It's a dupe for SDV by Guerlain..would love your opinion it. Will you be doing any other Alexandira videos?

[@VeronicaSays]

Hi Valencia! 🥰 Yes, I own it. I like it a lot! It's not my favorite of the Alexandria Fragrances, but it's good and close to the original. 👍👍👍

[@loreveharris5576]

I love Genre Parfums as a clone house but their originals are great as well. I have more fragrances by Genre in my collection than by any other perfume house.

[@VeronicaSays]

Hi Loreve! 💖 I have a couple from Genre and agree that they are worth checking out. 👍👍👍

[@kara8911]

An owl! How exciting! I live near the Rockies but our yards are teeny tiny (housing is so expensive) but we still have had deer, a baby bear pooped on our sidewalk caught by our ring camera, snakes (including a rattle snake yikes), fox also on the camera, and mountain lions have been spotted near by (and extra yikes!). Creatures find their way around for sure.

[@VeronicaSays]

It IS exciting! It never gets old to hear the "hoo" sound around our house. We get snakes, deer, opossum, fox, and occasional wolves and bears. Lots of falcon and an occasional eagle too. So cool! 💖💖💖

[@kara8911]

@@VeronicaSays love that!

[@breannacarels6479]

I’m wearing the Dua Babycat dupe today and it is wonderful.

[@VeronicaSays]

Hi Breanna! 💖 Awesome, thanks for sharing! 🥰🥰

[@laurenwalker5461]

What is the name?

[@breannacarels6479]

@@laurenwalker5461 Vanilla Baby

[@laurenwalker5461]

@@breannacarels6479 Ty !!!!

[@CraftySheryl]

One of my favorite dupe makers is Devin Breaux of Genre Parfums. He also does originals, which are spectacular! (Especially Apples & Aces) But his dupes mainly focus on discontinued or super high end fragrances that are unavailable or extremely hard to get. I have to say that he is especially great with gourmands. He just recently put out a dupe of YSL Babycat which is about 95% spot on.

[@VeronicaSays]

Hi Sheryl! 💖 Yes, Genre Parfums is definitely worth checking out. I agree! I have Apples & Aces and one other with a name I always forget.

[@robinrich9980]

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[@robinrich9980]

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[@katiejon17]

Where do you buy Genre Parfums?

[@VeronicaSays]

@@katiejon17 Etsy

[@iww6994]

It was an instant click😉🌷

[@VeronicaSays]

Thank you so much! 💖🙏🥰

[@sharonwright2035]

Hi Veronica, Great tutorial absolutely loved it and are ordering heaps.... is the Riiffs dupe for Rouge Malachite called Luxury Rouge im just about to order it

[@VeronicaSays]

Hi Sharon! 🥰 Thank you so much! 💖 Yes, Luxury Rouge. It's a dead on dupe - so good!

[@sharonwright2035]

@@VeronicaSays Thank you very much

[@SarahJones-hv3dj]

I love your content! I would love to find a dupe of YSL champagne, it’s my mom’s signature and she’s almost out but it’s Impossible to find! Have you heard of any dupes for champagne?

[@VeronicaSays]

Hi Sarah! 💖 Thank you so much! I'm so sorry, but I don't know of a dupe for Champagne. Have you tried looking on the Dua Fragrances site?

[@FabFindsByKetra]

Hey Gorgeous!!! Smooches 😘😘🥰

[@VeronicaSays]

Hi beautiful! 🥰🥰🥰

[@annastarr2043]

Furst time viewer, very interesting. Im looking for a Jergins lotion fragrance any suggestions? I dont mind spending more for it

[@VeronicaSays]

Welcome to the channel! 💖🥰 I don't use Jergens lotions, so I can't be of much help there. Sorry.

[@almatoledo1608]

I adore Coromandel EDT! I have about 20% left and will give this offering a try (Alexandria).

[@VeronicaSays]

Hi Alma! 💖 It's worth trying out. Alexandria has sales too so I suggest watching their website.

[@almatoledo1608]

@@VeronicaSays I will do so or wait for it in Mercari ;)

[@AMaudeThing]

Great intro reminding us that we are a part of an ecosystem.

[@VeronicaSays]

Lest we forget! Perfume is sooooo tiny in the grand scheme of it all. 👌👌👌

[@olgakari660]

I found a great dupe for Black Orchid by tf - it's Boucheron Iconic.♥️

[@VeronicaSays]

Hi Olga - wonderful! 💖 Thanks for sharing 🥰🥰🥰

[@marielle7505]

I have a dupe for Tom Ford Black Orchid too. It's a Greek brand, Wabi I believe it's called. Lovely and very affordable dupe that smells very similar.