It has been ages since I sampled any discount fragrances but from what I recall I never really found one that could pass for the real thing. I prefer to purchase the original, even if I have to use it sparingly.
I wonder what the most popular womens fragrance would be? My favorite fragrance has only changed about 3 times in my life. When I was young my favorites were Chanel No. 5 and Chantilly. Does that date me? *grin* My favorite now is Estee Lauder “Knowing”. I bet that dates me too.
As a rule, I don’t use fragrances. My husband is very sensitive to many of them, so I have to be careful. But my favorite scent of all time is Chanel No. 5. I am much to young to be dated by it, but it does make me a throw back.
Sorry I neglected to respond to your comment sooner…