Home Bargains shoppers go wild for £1.99 perfume dupe of £245 designer scent – and it’s perfect for Mother’s Day
BARGAIN hunters are rushing to Home Bargains to snap up a budget-friendly perfume that smells just like a designer favourite.
The Red Ruby perfume, priced at just £1.99, has been hailed as a dupe for Baccarat Rouge 540, the luxury scent from Maison Francis Kurkdjian that costs a whopping £245 per bottle.
Shoppers who have managed to get their hands on the fragrance are raving about it online.
One fan posted in a money-saving Facebook group: “For anyone that likes Baccarat Rouge, this is £1.99 in Home Bargains. Not identical but very close and a lovely smell.”
Others were quick to agree, with one writing: “It’s beautiful, it’s my work perfume.”
Another added: “I love this, it smells amazing. I literally always get compliments on it.”
A third chimed in: “It’s lovely & does last. I’ve also got the red Enliven body spray and it smells like it too.”
The budget-friendly Red Ruby perfume is an amber floral fragrance with a luxurious blend of notes.
The top notes are saffron and jasmine, with middle notes of amber and ambergris and a base note of fir resin and cedar.
Many fans of the Home Bargains version say it smells just as good – but for a fraction of the price.
Of course, the scent might not be as strong or last as long, so think about that before grabbing a dupe.
The perfume is currently sold out online, but bargain hunters still have a chance to find it in-store.
You can check if your local Home Bargains has stock by using the store locator tool.
This isn’t the only fragrance bargain flying off Home Bargains’ shelves.
Just last week, shoppers went wild for the budget retailer’s Dubai body sprays, which have been called “out of this world” – and they’re only £2.29 each.
One beauty fan was so excited to find them that she rushed to social media, telling her followers: “Don’t walk, run to Home Bargains, girlies!”
The viral sprays, called Nusuk Layali, are imported from the UAE and shoppers have even claimed that one of the scents smells just like Marc Jacobs Daisy, which usually costs £79.20.
The best perfume dupes on the high street
WE all love a good perfume, but they can also be pricey. So why not try a dupe from the high street instead? Here's some of the best:
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Marks & Spencer:
Apothecary Warmth, £9.50 – dupe for Le Labo’s Santal 33 – BUY NOW
Sea Salt and Neroli, £13 – dupe for Tom Ford’s Neroli Portofino – BUY NOW
Midnight Blossom, £10 – dupe for Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium – BUY NOW
Soft Iris, £10 – dupe for Chanel Coco Mademoiselle – BUY NOW
Zara:
Energetically New York, £25.99 – dupe for Le Labo’s Santal 33
Nude Bouquet, £12.99 – dupe for Dior’s Miss Dior
Applejuice, £12.99 – dupe for DKNY’s Be Delicious
Sublime Epoque, £22.99 – dupe for Armani My Way
Aldi:
Empress, £5.99 – dupe for Paco Rabanne Olympéa
Feminine, £6.99 – dupe for Coco Mademoiselle
Masculine, £6.99 – dupe for Jean Paul Gaultier’s Le Male
Hotel Collection No39 Poppy and Barley, £6.99 – dupe for Jo Malone’s Poppy and Barley
With Mother’s Day round the corner, these fragrance options are the perfect bargain find to gift mum.
For those looking for something a little different this Mother’s Day then there are plenty of other fab options that won’t break the bank.
Boots is currently selling an at home hair gloss treatment to give mums a salon experience at home.
The Schwarzkopf Hair Gloss Shine treatment retails for just £8 and is available for both blondes and brunettes.
For the mums that want to relax, Lidl is offering a Silvercrest Personal Care Foot Spa at just £19.99.
And for a unique take on the classic gift, the budget supermarket also has a range of Lego flowers available for just £9.99.
There are three types of sets on offer: roses, lotus flowers, and sunflowers.
Alternatively, B&M is selling a £6 dupe of the ‘exactly’ the same as The White Company’s £45 candle that “smells amazing”.
Aldi is also currently selling a dupe of the viral Le Creuset large dish, for just £19.99.
Thoughtful Picks for Mum
This Mother’s Day, why not skip the predictable bouquet and give Mum something she’ll truly appreciate—time for herself!
This Mother’s Day Currys is offering mums the opportunity to skip the blooms and get £10 off selected products, from smartwatches to beauty tech and e-readers, with the code ‘SKIPTHEBLOOMS’.
For the Mum Who Loves to Stay Active
- Fitness Watch – Whether it’s a Fitbit or a smartwatch, this will help her track her steps, sleep, and workouts.
- Earphones – Perfect for walks, workouts, or simply tuning into a podcast while on the go.
For the Green-Thumbed Mum
- Gardening Tools – A quality set of tools or a new planter can be a great addition to her outdoor haven.
For the Mum Who Deserves Pampering
- Beauty Tech – With beauty gadgets like Shark’s LED Cryoglow face masks mums can treat themselves to spa treatments at home all year round.
- Hair tech – The Shark Flex Style is a great options for the mum that has it all! With 5 attachments, no heat damage and fast drying power, styling your hair has never been easier
For the Bookworm Mum
- E-Reader – A Kindle or similar device means she’ll never be without a good book.
For the Mum Who Loves to Cook
- Mixer for Baking – A kitchen essential for any baking enthusiast.
- Air Fryer – A time-saving gadget that’s perfect for quick and healthy meals.
Top Pick: Perfect for mums looking to start a new hobby, the IDOO Home Hydroponics Herb Garden Growing Kit will let help them start a home herb collection without all the mess.
The crafty tech grows plants faster than if they were in soil and can control the weather conditions all year round and you don’t have to go out in the cold.
It currently retails for just £69, saving shoppers £30.
Mums deserve gifts that reflect who they are and what they love—not just what’s convenient to buy.
Whether she’s into fitness, cooking, reading, or simply unwinding with some well-earned relaxation, there’s a perfect Mother’s Day gift that goes beyond the usual go-tos.
How to save money at Home Bargains
You’ll want to first start by looking in the right place in your local Home Bargains store.
Tom Church, retail expert from deals website latestdeals.co.uk, previously told The Sun the best offers are usually by the front door in a bid to lure you in.
Next, it’s worth keeping an eye out for Mrs Hinch products which are extremely popular and often reduced in price, he said.
Shop at the right time too, which according to one current worker is first thing in the morning, when stock is fresh and you’re likely to get the best pick of products.