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Look, nobody needs to know your "Chanel" cost €4. Here is the permanent list of Irish dupes that actually work.
👃 Lidl Perfume Cheat Sheet
Lidl's "Suddenly" range is legendary. They don't advertise it, but these scents are nearly identical to the designer brands. These are available year-round.
| Lidl Name (€4-€6) | Smells exactly like... | The Savings |
|---|---|---|
| Madame Glamour | Chanel Coco Mademoiselle | Save ~€110 |
| Chalou | Chloé Eau de Parfum | Save ~€90 |
| Lovely | Dior J'adore | Save ~€100 |
| Femelle | Lancôme La Vie Est Belle | Save ~€85 |
| Deep (Men) | Chanel Bleu de Chanel | Save ~€95 |
🧴 Aldi "Lacura" Skincare Swaps
Aldi's beauty aisle is called "Lacura". If you see a jar that looks suspiciously like a famous brand, grab it.
| Aldi Lacura Item | The Expensive Version | Price Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Caviar Day Cream | La Prairie Skin Caviar | €8 vs €450 (Insane) |
| Healthy Glow Tonic | Pixi Glow Tonic | €4 vs €20 |
| Pink Clay Mask | Sand & Sky Pink Clay | €7 vs €45 |
✨ Amazon Hidden Gems (In Stock Now)
Unlike the "Middle Aisle" which changes every week, these items are always on Amazon. They are the viral TikTok favorites.
Search for CRZ Yoga Butterluxe. They feel identical to Aligns but cost €30 instead of €100.
Look for Reoria or generic "Seamless Bodysuits". Double lined, snatched waist, €25.
The Shark FlexStyle. It does the exact same curling mechanism for half the price of the Airwrap.
Amazon Essentials or generic "Mini Snow Boots". Perfect for the house, €30 vs €160.
📅 The "Roughly" Calendar (When to look)
You don't need to check every week. Just know the seasonal rhythm of Lidl and Aldi.
- January & September: The big Baby Events (Nappies, sleep bags).
- March/April: Garden furniture & DIY tools.
- July: "Back to School" uniforms (insanely cheap).
- October: Wooden Toys (The Montessori style stuff).