I tried £2 retro body spray instead of expensive alternatives and was amazed'
Looking for the scent of the summer can often be an expensive job, but it doesn't have to be this way. With many body mists setting you back almost £40, it's no wonder people are turning to dupes
Hunting for the perfect summer fragrance can often be a costly affair, but it doesn't have to break the bank. With some body mists costing nearly £40, it's no surprise that people are seeking cheaper alternatives, including dupes. However, these imitations rarely match up to the original and can leave you feeling let down, questioning why you didn't just splurge on the genuine article.
This exact predicament led me to revisit an old-school product for my body spray needs. It genuinely lasts all day without causing your purse any distress upon purchase.
So what's my favourite body spray?
Like many others, I use body spray as a foundational layer before applying perfume. Therefore, it doesn't need to be overly potent as its role is to enhance my perfume, not overpower it. That's precisely why So...? body sprays hit the mark. Many of us used them in our younger years, leading to a certain snobbery surrounding them.
However, this school locker staple packs a punch, and some of their new fragrances are truly impressive and worth a try.
I'm particularly fond of the Vanilla variant. It's robust and provides an enduring layer that clings to your clothes.
It's straightforward, yet it's the most authentic vanilla scent I believe I've ever encountered.
Many brands attempt to jazz up their products with various notes, but all I crave is pure vanilla. It leaves you smelling divine when you give yourself a quick spritz after a few hours out and about.
However, my latest fixation (which has been ongoing for a few months now) is the So...? Red Velvet spray. I purchased it from Amazon for around £3.50, which I considered to be quite a bargain.
You can find it even cheaper in stores like Wilko, where it's priced at just £2.50, or for £2 in Bodycare.
It's so effective that I wouldn't mind shelling out up to £10 for it. I can spritz it on at 8am while getting ready, go about my day, exercise, work up a sweat in the afternoon, and still smell delightful.
If that isn't high praise, I don't know what is.
Describing the fragrance is tricky. Some liken it to red velvet cake, but there's an added sophistication to it.
It's definitely sweet, and upon first application, I thought it bore a slight resemblance to a milder version of YSL's Black Opium. Not an exact match, but fairly close.
I even brought it along on holiday and opted to use it daily, which is another testament to its quality, as I usually rotate between at least four body sprays.
Given its price point, this body spray is unbeatable. While it may not come in the most luxurious packaging or bear a designer label, rest assured, you'll leave a trail of delicious scent wherever you go.
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