So, enter the *dupes*. Or *contratipos* as they say in Portuguese (fancy!). These are basically smell-a-likes, designed to mimic the real deal without breaking the bank. And Love in White seems to be a popular target. Why? Well, the articles say it’s a “Floral Oriental Feminine” fragrance, which, honestly, translates to “smells pretty darn good” in my book.
Apparently, it’s got this whole vibe going on, like fresh and clean, but also a little… fancy. One review even mentions it smells like Masaki Matsushima Masaki Shiro which, I’ll be honest, I’ve never heard of. But hey, maybe *that’s* the real secret dupe! It’s all a dupe-ception!
And the thing is, these clones? They’re not always terrible. Some of ’em, like this “Pure Affection For Women 0466” that’s apparently been a big deal in 2022 (who knew?), claim to capture that “enduring luxurious smell” for way less. I’m skeptical, I ain’t gonna lie. I’ve tried my fair share of knock-off perfumes that smell more like bathroom cleaner than anything else. But… if it works, it works, right?
This one Brazilian site, though, they’re promising 6 to 12 hours of wear time. *Six to twelve!* My actual perfumes don’t even last that long! I’m calling shenanigans, but also, maybe I gotta try it? The draw is real, folks.
Anyway, the overall gist is: Love in White is expensive. People want it. People are trying to copy it. Some are probably doing a terrible job. Some might actually be decent. It’s a perfume gamble, but a cheaper perfume gamble, so… maybe worth it? *shrugs*
