I realise that this has been bumped after seven months of silence, but if you want a credible Chanel dupe - Yardley Jade EDT comes highly recommended. (Copy of Chanel Cristalle). A very summery, lemony-limey, happy sort of scent.

Did a deal about it eons ago: hotukdeals.com/dea…643

louiselouise
11th Nov 2016
Iscentyouaday's review of Yardley Jade compares it favourably to Cristalle EDP iscentyouaday.com/201…vu/

"Whilst having a quick browse around Boots today between errands, I came across a perfume I hadn’t seen before: Yardley Jade...by the time I reached the exit, I was thinking “Hmm. Chanel Cristalle. I bet that phase won’t last.” Yet here I am, three hours later, and it still smells as if I am wearing Chanel Cristalle

....I was in an exclusive relationship with Chanel Cristalle for nearly twenty years, with occasional forays into temporary favourites. Green, light and floral, Cristalle is paradoxically no lightweight, with its Oakmossy finish and long lasting Galbanum touches.

It’s looking as if Jade by Yardley is singing the same song, but, as you might imagine, for a fraction of the price. I’m never without a bottle of Cristalle and on a wrist to wrist experiment, there was very little in it. Jade claims to have Peaches, but thankfully, I can smell none. Both open with Bergamot. Both perfumes have that translucent green feel to them, with a hint of fresh, clean hyacinth, and both have a mossy finish

....The current price for Yardley Jade is £7.99 for a 50ml EDT in Boots. The current price for Chanel Cristalle EDT is £49 for a 60ml EDT. (I felt it was only fair to compare like with like, although I tested Jade alongside the Cristalle EDP not EDT).

So there you have it. I wish Yardley had invented this during the period of my life when I couldn’t afford Cristalle, but better late than never."

This one Makeupalley review (bit unfair giving it 3 stars because they prefer "heavier scents") compares Jade to Cristalle EDT makeupalley.com/pro…ces

"Very like Cristalle edt imho. Although peach is listed as a note it has not got the dominant presence it has in Cristalle edp. Jade is light, fresh and zingy with a darker, mossy base. The patchouli is a whisper. Staying power is about as good, or bad as the Chanel but at such a low price respraying is no problem. Would not repurchase as I like heavier scents even in Summer. But all in all this is pretty good. Listed notes: Top notes are peach, bergamot and galbanum; middle notes are rose, jasmine, ylang-ylang and orris root; base notes are patchouli, sandalwood and moss."

But for £4.66 for the body wash, lotion and scent it's worth a try!

Spray...’suddenly’ it’s gone. Lasts all of 2 minutes. Not comparable to the original

It's a deal! :stuck_out_tongue:

just don't come near me with your insufferable chemicals smeared over your body

And that's why you're perfect to comment on this thread. Well done you - you've taught us all a valuable lesson today...


Hot deal, OP.

In my opinion it does smell the same as Boss Bottled.

Perhaps it will be on offer on weekend of 17th -18th June for Father's Day. :smile:

Why isn't xbolt at this price? (it is as good as Hugo boss bottled)

Wondering why they don't have the Body Lotion and Shower Gel set out, it's usually around Valentine's/Mother's Day it appears. Sis wasn't impressed with the Madame Glamour candle but loves the gift set.

...and I've already got a bottle or I would indulge (and Suddenly Diamonds) :stuck_out_tongue:

Smells like a horrible old woman perfume, very strong and lasts forever. More along the lines of youth dew or aromatics, as in strong smell and not smell a like.

Love this. Thank you

Me too, then I realised you don't have to drink the whole bottle at once...

it stinks

i hate perfume goes right up my nose and gives me a headache

Can't go wrong at this price.

Bought a bottle last year as I was curious after months of empty shelves. It has a lovely scent.

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I'm guessing you got a bottle recently :wink:

Why be so rude. I love coco mademoiselle and agree this perfume is not the same, however for the price of it it's a great perfume for work with a scent of the original

The perfect gift, but only for the worst and most hated mothers in the world.

I only use Coco Mademoiselle and this is not the same by any stretch of the imagination but worth £2 for an everyday scent! Thanks for posting, will look out for this (before it all goes!)