Recently, weve seen a huge incline in some of our most visited high street stores branching out into perfume dupes, some of which also include our faves Marks Spencer, but, the brand thats firmly on our radar right now? It has to be Next. Weve heard all about Next perfume dupes, so we thought wed find some of the best fragrances from the brand to rival those high-end, designer scents.
Is there honestly anything better than someone complimenting you on your perfume of choice? As someone who always wears Muglers Alien Eau de Parfum, Ive actually had strangers stop in the street to ask what fragrance I use. Obviously, scents have a massive impact on our confidence and our mood, but sometimes that comes with a less-than-desirable expense.
When I heard that Next had a dupe of my beloved Alien perfume, as well as some of the classics such as Chanels Coco Mademoiselle, Yves Saint Laurents Opium and Diors Miss Dior? Well, I just had to check them out. Most of these perfume dupes come with rave reviews. The best part? They start from £16.
Closers best Next perfume dupes at a glance: Alien perfume dupe: Aura Perfume 100ml, £16 on Next
Coco Mademoiselle perfume dupe: Eau Nude Perfume 100ml, £16 on Next
Opium perfume dupe: White Amber Perfume 100ml, £16 on Next
Miss Dior perfume dupe: Just Pink Perfume 100ml, £16 on Next
So, if you want to smell expensive but arent prepared to splurge out on a bottle of your designer favourite, heres where to shop the best Next perfume dupes. From fresh, floral scents to woody, musky fragrances, take a look at some of the best perfumes on the high street below.
SHOP: The best Next perfume dupes from £16 1. Next Aura Perfume, 100ml
Next / MuglerPrice: £16www.next.co.uk
View offer Being one of my favourites, I was curious to read that Aura from Next is supposedly a close match to Muglers Alien, and having read the fragrance notes, I found that they are highly similar. Both perfumes contain jasmine and white amber with woody, musky undertones, combining a subtle floral fragrance with a richer, sensual and mysterious base. Reviewers say this is a budget alternative to the designer scent, commenting that they always get compliments when they wear it.
Next perfume dupe: Aura Perfume 100ml, £16 on Next
Original designer perfume: Alien Eau de Parfum by Mugler 90ml, £127 on LookFantastic
Pros ConsProsAura contains similar jasmine, white amber, wood and musk notes to AlienA feminine scent that perfectly balances more 'masculine' undertones, not overpoweringly floralReviewers say it's an elegant fragrance and great value for moneyConsSupposedly doesn't have long lasting power according to one reviewer2. Next Eau Nude Perfume, 100ml
Next / ChanelPrice: £16www.next.co.uk
View offer Chanels Coco Mademoiselle is a classic fragrance and a longtime favourite for many perfume users. When I looked at the descriptions of the olfactory notes, I found they were almost identical. The two feature mandarin orange, jasmine, rose, musk and patchouli. The only difference is that Nexts Eau Nude has top notes of raspberry and base notes of amber instead. However, fans of the fragrance say that its a great dupe, as well as a nice, light and fresh scent which is perfect for a day perfume.
Next perfume dupe: Eau Nude Perfume 100ml, £16 on Next
Original designer perfume: Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Eau De Parfum Spray 100ml, £145 on Sephora
Pros ConsProsEau Nude contains similar mandarin orange, jasmine, rose, musk and patchouli notes to Coco MademoiselleA refreshing, classic and timelessscent that makes it a fabulous choice for a day perfumeReviewers call it a 'great dupe', with some reviewers claiming it's a repeat purchaseConsOne reviewer didn't think it resembled Coco Mademoiselle much3. Next White Amber Perfume, 100ml
Next / Yves Saint LaurentPrice: £16www.next.co.uk
View offer Reviewers claim that White Amber from Next is an excellent standalone perfume in itself. Commenters have flocked to praise its expensive, luxurious smell on a budget, with plenty saying its their all-time favourite perfume. But, answering the real question: is it a perfume dupe? Having done some research, it captures a similar feel to YSLs Opium with its zesty floral notes and warming, woody base with a hint of spice.
Next perfume dupe: White Amber Perfume 100ml, £16 on Next
Original designer perfume: Yves Saint Laurent Opium Eau de Parfum 90ml, £130 on LookFantastic
Pros ConsProsWhite Amber contains similar orange, jasmine and amber notes to OpiumA captivating zesty, warming and spicy perfume that oozes sophisticationReviewers rave about it being a versatile, luxurious standalone scentConsIt's notes aren't overly similar to Yves Saint Laurent's Opium, but still captures the feeling4. Next Just Pink Perfume, 100ml
Next / DiorPrice: £16www.next.co.uk
View offer Its not just the bottle that has a similar feel; Just Pink from Next has a similar scent to Miss Dior, too. The ultimate feminine fragrance, this perfume is fresh, floral and delicate. Fans of this scent say its long-lasting and always gets them compliments when they wear it. Both this dupe and the original designer perfume contain floral aromas with a woody base.
Next perfume dupe: Just Pink Perfume 100ml, £16 on Next
Original designer perfume: Dior Miss Dior Eau de Parfum 100ml, £130 was £145 on Sephora
Pros ConsProsJust Pink has floral top and middle notes, with musky, woody base notes like Miss DiorIs a fresh, floral and delicate fragrance that exudes femininityReviewers say it's long-lasting on the clothes and always get them complimentsConsIt's notes aren't overly similar to Dior's Miss Dior, but still captures the feeling5. Next Gold Perfume, 100ml
Next / DiorPrice: £16www.next.co.uk
View offer One fan of the Gold perfume at Next took to the comments to confirm that it smells perfectly close to Dior Jadore, but at a much more reasonable price. Thats no surprise considering the mandarin, ylang-ylang and musky notes underpinned by a fruity sweetness. Even the bottle design resembles the designer original, and other fans of the perfume say its long-lasting and well worth the money.
Next perfume dupe: Gold Perfume 100ml, £16 on Next
Original designer perfume: Dior Jadore Eau de Parfum 100ml, £145 on Sephora
Pros ConsProsGold contains similar mandarin, ylang-ylang and musky notes to J'adoreA subtle and soft fragrance that isn't overpowering, but still long-lasting and memorableReviewers raved about the stylish bottle, beautiful scent and say it's the best in the rangeConsVery hard to find cons as it's the highest rated on site, but lasting power was a point that was mentioned by one reviewer6. Next Flowers Perfume, 100ml
Next / Marc JacobsPrice: £18www.next.co.uk
View offer Personally, we love the design of Flowers at Next, and it strongly resembles Marc Jacobs Daisy Dream in both bottle design and aroma. The two scents combine jasmine with other florals and a woody base for an ethereal, whimsical charm. Next reviews claim it has a lovely, fresh smell and is great value for money, and were also won over by the bottle design, just like us.
Next perfume dupe: Flowers Perfume 100ml, £18 on Next
Original designer perfume: Marc Jacobs Daisy Dream Eau de Toilette 100ml, £79.20 was £99 on LookFantastic
Pros ConsProsFlowers has jasmine and floral notes, with a woody base just like Daisy DreamA light, captivating and delicate scent that feels elegant and versatileReviewers loved the packaging and light, refreshing scent that supposedly lasts a long timeConsFlowers is missing the fruity element that comes with Daisy Dream7. Next Cashmere Perfume, 100ml
Next / Estee LauderPrice: £16www.next.co.uk
View offer Cosy, inviting and gentle, Cashmere from Next is supposedly the perfect daytime perfume, according to fans. Despite being subtle and not too overpowering, its scent is still distinctive, combining floral top and middle notes such as bergamot, freesia and rose with a musky, incense base. Estée Lauders Sensuous is somewhat similar, having floral top notes of lily, magnolia and jasmine with heart notes of wood and amber, with a sandalwood and black pepper base.
Next perfume dupe: Cashmere Perfume 100ml, £16 on Next
Original designer perfume: Estée Lauder Sensuous Eau de Parfum Spray, £70 on Estée Lauder
Pros ConsProsCashmere has floral top notes, with warm, woody base notes like SensuousA cosy, warm and inviting scent that has subtle, gentle floral tonesReviewers enjoyed it's lovely scent that makes the perfect daytime perfume and always get compliments when they wear itConsIt's notes aren't overly similar to Este Lauder's Sensuous, but still captures the feeling8. Next Define Perfume, 100ml
Next / Emporio ArmaniPrice: £18www.next.co.uk
View offer Having looked at the fragrance profile of Define at Next and Emporio Armanis She perfume, I can safely say that these are almost identical. Both fragrances include bergamot and pear top notes, middle notes of heliotrope, and a musk and sandalwood base. This might possibly be the closest dupe on the list in terms of ingredients alone. But what do reviewers say about Define? Fans of this fragrance say its their all-time favourite and that theyve been using it for years, with one claiming it has a silent wow factor, almost blending like a second skin scent.
Next perfume: Define Perfume 100ml, £18 on Next
Original designer perfume: Emporio Armani Classic She Eau de Parfum 100ml, £80 on Boots
Pros ConsProsDefine contains similar bergamot, pear, heliotrope, musk and sandalwood notes to SheA second-skin fragrance that smells classy, elegant, expensive and modernReviewers claim it's a repeat purchase and that they've been using it for yearsConsOne reviewer preferred a previous bottle design on DefineFAQs What are perfume dupes?
While the hashtag #perfumedupes has been doing the rounds on social media platforms like TikTok, you might be wondering what exactly a perfume dupe is. A dupe is a product that takes inspiration from an original, higher-end product, just without the added price tag. In the same sense, perfume dupes often include designs and scents similar to your favourite designer fragrances on a budget.
As we know, with a price tag usually comes quality. So, its important to remember that perfume dupes will never be exactly the same as the original. They may have poorer longevity and consist of lower-quality ingredients, which allow dupes to be able to retail at their cheaper price points. However, they make good everyday perfumes, while your designer fragrances can be saved for nighttime occasions.
Which Next perfume dupe smells like Coco Mademoiselle?
As featured in our list above, the Next perfume dupe that most closely resembles Chanels Coco Mademoiselle is the Nexts Eau Nude perfume. Clearly a popular scent, searches for Next perfume that smells like Chanel is currently trending, meaning demand for this perfume dupe is high. The Eau Nude perfume blends the aroma of lush red fruits, voluptuous florals, powdery musk and sumptuous vanilla. Its currently one of the highest reviewed in the Next perfume range.
Samantha Price is a Senior Commercial Content Writer for Closer. During her time at Bauer, she has worked on writing expertly crafted buying guides on beauty, fashion and lifestyle.
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