IF YOU are obsessed with Tom Ford scents or know someone who is, you may wish to pop to Aldi.
The budget supermarket is currently selling £6.99 fragrances that are said to be very similar to the designer alternative, but are 98 per cent cheaper.
Previously Hotel Collection Solar Luxe, Amalfi Brilliante and Pure Noir Eau de Parfums proved popular with shoppers, and they are being restocked in the next few weeks.
The dupe scents will be back in Aldi on June 2, but you’ll have to be quick as they are being sold “while stocks last”.
As with all Specialbuys, once they’re gone, they’re gone.
And perfect for those watching the pennies, shoppers can save up to £287.01 a bottle compared to high-end designer brand Tom Ford’s Soleil Blanc, Neroli Portofino and Black Orchid.
Thankfully, Aldi’s £6.99 alternative will arrive ahead of Father’s Day (June 16) and could leave dads smelling scentsational without a hefty price tag.
The Hotel Collection Solar Luxe Eau de Parfum is said to be perfect for “reminiscing on summertime memories” and has notes of “Tuberose, Ylang Ylang, and Jasmine, complemented by deep scents of Pistachio, Bergamot and Cardamom.”
It is said to be a dupe for Tom Ford’s £294 Soleil Blanc which is a “coco de mer-infused solar floral scent that embodies private island luxury.”
Meanwhile, Aldi’s Hotel Collection Amalfi Brilliante Eau de Parfum offers hints of Amber, Angelica, and Ambrette that pair perfectly with Lavender, Rosemary, and Myrtle for an elegant Mediterranean scent.
This is said to be similar to Tom Ford’s £294 Neroli Portofino, which is a “sparkling citrus amber scent.”
Finally, the supermarket’s Hotel Collection Pure Noir Eau de Parfum boasts a “blend of Truffle, Jasmine, and Amalfi Lemon notes, undercut with aromas of Vanilla and Sandalwood for a timeless scent.”
The retailer describes it as an “evocative and sophisticated fragrance” which is “sure to turn heads.”
If it is anything like Tom Ford’s £150 Black Orchid, which is a “luxe, alluring potion of black orchids, spice and dark accords”, it is sure to be popular.
The German retailer is well known and loved for their designer dupes without the hefty price tag.
And now you can stock up on your favourite make-up products for a bargain price just in time for summer.
Taking inspiration from Selena Gomez‘s make-up line Rare Beauty, Aldi is releasing their new Sweet Blush liquid blushers in three different shades to suit everyone.
These blushers cost just £3.49 – saving you £18.51 compared to Rare Beauty’s which are £22.
You can also get Brightening Concealer to keep you looking awake and fresh even if you haven’t had eight hours sleep.
For just £3.99 you can get similar results to the Clinique Even Better All Over Concealer Eraser which costs a pricey £26.
While it will save you £22, the Aldi concealer only comes in six shades so won’t be suitable for everyone.
WHEN it comes to shopping at Aldi, the best time to do so depends on what you want to buy.
For reduced items – when shops open
Red sticker items are rare at Aldi’s 830 UK stores, but the supermarket says that none of its food goes to waste so there are some to be found – if you’re quick.
A spokesman for the supermarket said: “All items are reduced to 50 per cent of the recommend sales price before stores open on their best before or use by dates.”
That means you have the best chance of finding reduced food items if you go into stores as soon as it opens.
Opening times vary by shop but a majority open from 7am or 8am. You can find your nearest store’s times by using the supermarket’s online shop finder tool.
For Specialbuys – Thursdays and Sundays
Specialbuys are Aldi’s weekly collection of items that it doesn’t normally sell, which can range from pizza ovens to power tools.
New stock comes into stores every Thursday and Sunday, so naturally, these are the best days to visit for the best one-off special deals.
For an even better chance of bagging the best items, head there for your local store’s opening time.
You don’t have to head into stores to bag a Specialbuy, though.
They also go on sale online, usually at midnight on Thursday and Sunday, and you can pre-order them up to a week in advance.
As long as you spend at least £25, you’ll get the items delivered for free.
Remember: once they’re gone, they’re gone, so if there’s something you really want, visit as early as possible
