Lidl has taken the fragrance world by storm with the release of several perfume dupes over the years.
The German supermarket has produced copies of expensive perfumes from designer brands at a fraction of the price.
The Lidl perfume dupes include copies of feminine scents like Chanel No. 5, Boss Orange for Women, and Cacharel’s Amor Amor.
Lidl also has copies of Angel by Thierry Mugler, Light Blue by Dolce & Gabbana, and Ghost Luminous.
Their G.Bellini line for men also has aftershave dupes for brands like Dior, Loewe and Paco Rabanne.
The good news is that these are very affordable perfumes and they can save you a lot of money if you have a favorite scent that they dupe.
Scroll down to see the full list of Lidl’s perfumes, both past and present, and their relevant designer dupe.
Now updated to include Lidl aftershave dupes!
You never know, your favourite fragrance might be on the list of Lidl perfume dupes.
You can also watch the video below to see the dupes.
What’s the idea behind the Lidl perfume dupes?
Lidl has created their fragrances to dupe, or mimic, the scents of a number of many people’s designer favourites.
For example, their dupe of Chanel’s Coco Mademoiselle smells just like the real thing.
Lidl also has an impressive dupe for Lancôme’s La Vie Est Belle.
This is great news for any bargain hunter out there.
Lidl shoppers can get much cheaper alternatives to their favourite perfume just by going to their local store.
How much do Lidl perfume dupes cost?
A perfume from Lidl costs around £5 for a 100ml bottle.
This is amazing when you think that a Chanel perfume has a price tag of upwards of £50 (and often much more than that).
The Lidl perfume bottles may not look as luxurious as ones from Chanel or Chloe.
But at the end of the day, if you can’t tell the difference at the first sniff between the designer version and the Lidl perfume dupe in a blind test, does it matter if you pick the cheaper version?
If buying designer is something that appeals to you because of the quality or the experience, you might consider using cheap perfumes for everyday.
You can then keep the real deal for special occasions.
Are Lidl perfumes cruelty free?
Yes, all of Lidl’s own brands are cruelty free.
Their perfumes have the brand name Suddenly, and none of these are tested on animals.
This is great news if you love an expensive perfume on the list below but won’t buy it because the company tests on animals.
This is often the case for the larger designer brands.
The list of perfume dupes in Lidl
Below is the full list of perfumes from Lidl which have been recognised as dupes for another, more expensive, classic fragrance.
Both past and present Lidl perfume dupes have been included.
Some of these are not available at the moment, but they have been kept in the list in order to keep all the dupes listed in one place.
Note: the name Suddenly is the range which Lidl sells its perfumes under.
It has been excluded from this list to avoid it getting repetitive; for example, ‘Suddenly Madame Glamour’ or ‘Aura En Rose by Suddenly.’
The Lidl aftershave dupes for men are shown below with the name G.Bellini in front.
But if you see Suddenly on the box in a Lidl store, know that it is one of Lidl’s own perfumes which are listed below.
Here are the Lidl perfume dupes for women and for men.
Lidl Perfume Dupes List
(in alphabetical order)
Aura Angelica = Thierry Mugler Angel
Aura D’Elle = Narciso Rodriguez For Her
Aura De Aguamarina = Giorgio Armani Acqua Di Gioia
Aura De Amor = Cacharel Amor Amor
Aura En Rose / Femelle = Lancôme La Vie Est Belle and Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb
Aura New York = DKNY Women
Aura Unicke = Calvin Klein CK One
Chalou = Chloe Chloe
d’Or = Ghost Luminous
Diamonds = Boss Orange For Women
Essence Cotton Blue = Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue
Essence De Esplendor = Dior J’adore (see also Lovely)
Essence Eternelle = Calvin Klein Eternity
Essence Stylish Girl = Carolina Herrera Good Girl
G. Bellini Dark Blue = Dolce & Gabbana Pour Homme
G. Bellini Deep = Chanel Bleu de Chanel
G. Bellini Essence Acqua Fresh = Giorgio Armani Acqua Di Gio
G. Bellini Essence Unicko = Loewe Solo Loewe
G. Bellini Essence Victory = Paco Rabanne Invictus
G. Bellini Homme = Dior Sauvage
G. Bellini One Fragrance / N°1 = Paco Rabanne 1 Million
G. Bellini Wood = Hermès Terre d’Hermès
G. Bellini X-Bolt = Hugo Boss Bottled
Lovely = Dior J’adore (see also Essence De Esplendor)
Madame Glamour = Chanel Coco Mademoiselle
Summer Shine = Jil Sander Sun Summer
This Is Me = Cacharel Yes I Am
Woman 1 = Chanel No. 5
If it’s a Jo Malone dupe you’re looking for then check out the Aldi perfume dupes too.
You’ll also find designer copies from Next (including a Marc Jacobs dupe) and an extensive list of Flowerbomb dupes.
If you love designer perfume but also love an amazing deal then join dozens of thrifty shoppers and try out the Lidl perfume dupes the next time you’re in the store.
You might be a loyal D&G perfume wearer but in a blind test many people can’t tell the difference between D&G Light Blue and the Lidl copy.
The supermarket’s cheap Essence Cotton Blue perfume can save you a lot of money and if you’re after a new scent as well, why not try out some of the other Lidl dupes.
They have a selection of popular floral scents as well as the odd fruity fragrance so there’s bound to be one that you like.
Where to buy Lidl perfumes
Lidl sells its own brand fragrances in Lidl stores. They are not available to buy on the website.
However you can also buy them at eBay quite often.
As mentioned, many of the dupes in the list above are not currently available. Some have been discontinued for a long time, but hopefully they will reappear on the shelves again in the future.
Femelle and Chalou are two of their newest fragrances. Madame Glamour has been around for several years and is still available in the supermarket.
Lidl do occasionally bring out new fragrances in their line, so the list will be updated as and when they appear!
Frequently asked questions
Lidl Femelle smells like both La Vie Est Belle by Lancôme and Flowerbomb by Viktor & Rolf. It is a sweet, floral fragrance with notes of bergamot, mandarin orange, lily of the valley, rose, jasmine, caramel, and vanilla. It’s super affordable too.
Lidl’s Suddenly Lovely is a perfect dupe for Dior’s J’adore. It is a floral fragrance with notes of bergamot, orange blossom, jasmine, rose, ylang-ylang, and sandalwood.
Lidl’s Essence En Rose by Suddenly smells just like Gucci Rush, but of course it’s much less expensive. It is a fruity chypre fragrance with notes of freesia, gardenia, cardamom, jasmine, rose, peach, patchouli, vetiver, musks, and vanilla.
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Sue
Sunday 10th of March 2024
Hi Do you what Lidls Suddenly Belle Italie is a dupe for?
Melissa Jane Lee
Thursday 28th of March 2024
Hi Sue, I can't work this one out unfortunately!
Patrizia
Monday 1st of May 2023
Hi Melissa, i am looking for Informations about what is Blooming (luxury) by lidl.Nowhere i can find an answer. Do you have an idea? Thanks for response and best regards, patricia
Melissa Jane Lee
Tuesday 14th of November 2023
Now that is one I must admit I have not heard of. I'll add it to my list!
Tuesday 4th of April 2023
I got chalou today plus got a compliment I got 3 bottles straight away ..! As the real Chloe I feel is watered down now hardly last in it skin .,! I will try the rest of them ! Melissa do you think femme is more la vie edt belle or VIKTOR N ROLF?! And is it strong ? Am looking for a strong dupe of viktor n Rolf ! Thkx I love ur dupe ideas 🤍
Melissa Jane Lee
Tuesday 14th of November 2023
Chalou is great isn't it! Hmm Femelle is so similar to both that it's hard to say!
Ramani Narayanasami
Thursday 23rd of February 2023
Hi Melissa! I live in the USA (Virginia) & go to Lidl all the time, but have never seen any fragrance in their shelves. Can you tell me where I can find them? Same question regarding Aldi stores in USA.
Thank you,
Ramani
Melissa Jane Lee
Tuesday 14th of November 2023
Hi Ramani, they seem to be in odd places whenever I go. Sometimes they are mixed in with the women's toiletries and other times are in separate areas at the end of the aisles or by the checkouts. Good luck!
Simone
Saturday 18th of February 2023
Hello,
What is G Bellini Elegance a dupe of?
Melissa Jane Lee
Tuesday 14th of November 2023
I don't know about this one - I'll see if I can track it down in store!