First off, let’s get one thing straight: I have a *thing* for jasmine. Like, a real, proper, bordering-on-obsessive thing. So, when I see “Indian Jasmine,” my ears perk up like a chihuahua hearing a crinkle bag. Nest’s version, with its fancy pants “Indian jasmine absolute, red berries, sparkling bergamot, pink pepper” sounds *divine*, right? But, uh, $102? Ouch. My wallet just whimpered a little.
That’s where the dupe game comes in! And boy, are there options. The internet, that glorious, terrifying beast, is crawling with suggestions. Someone mentioned a Zadig and Voltaire “This is Her” dupe at Zara. Now, I haven’t personally sniffed that one out yet, but the fact that it’s described as a “Gourmand jasmine” with vanilla? Intriguing! I’m a sucker for a good gourmand, especially if it’s balanced with some floral freshness. Maybe this Zara version is a good place to start if you’re looking for a softer, sweeter, and more vanilla-infused take on jasmine.
Then there’s the Sand + Fog BR540 dupe someone found at Marshall’s. Now, wait a minute, you might be thinking, BR540 isn’t jasmine-centric! True, true. But the point is, Marshall’s and TJ Maxx are goldmines for discounted perfume oils and fragrances. You might stumble across a hidden jasmine gem you never knew you needed. It’s like thrifting for scents, a total gamble, but potentially a *very* rewarding one.
Let’s talk about Molinard, shall we? According to something I saw, they have their own “Indian Jasmine” perfume oil. And it also has tuberose with a velvety iris powder. It sounds super luxurious, and I feel like it might be worth the money.
And, speaking of Indian Jasmine, the article also mentioned that Nest has an Indian Jasmine Body Mist. I wonder if it is a cheaper version of the perfume oil!
Here’s where my brain starts wandering – and bear with me, because this is how my thoughts *actually* work. What if you layered a cheapie jasmine oil with a vanilla body spray? Hmmm… Experimentation is key, people! That’s the fun of fragrance.
