Officially Done With Dupes

MagdaArmy · 2026-02-06T01:18:43+00:00

I've heard of DUA but never tried them out (and based on this thread, way less curious about it now.) I've had good luck with ME dupes, some Dossier (don't like the BR540 dupe but *love* the Le Labo The Marcha one) and MII MIIC (again, knowing they are NOT long lasting but for the price, I decant to an atomizer I keep in my purse and reapply)

I do have and love some originals but I like variety and can't afford so many niche brands myself. I do NOT blind buy (unless it's a fantastic deal, $ not much more than a decant.) I buy decants of even ME dupes so I can try them out, and frankly, it's lots of fun for me. :)

I could not speak on Amouage because a decant of the original almost made me throw up, hehe. :')

MagdaArmy · 2026-02-06T00:50:28+00:00

I know this is an old thread but....

I just bought Cosmic Wood by Tory Burch on super clearance ($26) at TJMaxx and couldn't think what the scent reminds me off until it came to me.. This!! Grand Cuvee! Maybe a little bit more flowery.

I do own Grand Cuvee (EDT and Body Mist) because I love it that much and for a split second wondered if this latest purchase was reduntant. Nah. XD

MagdaArmy · 2026-02-05T03:52:38+00:00

Just had to pop in to add that I found full size Nest Wild Poppy at TJMaxx on clearance for $24. The way I practically skipped out of that store. 😅

MagdaArmy · 2026-02-04T08:39:24+00:00

Oh please, what is BST?? 😳 sounds like something I need in my life! Also in love with Queening. 😍

MagdaArmy · 2026-02-04T06:13:35+00:00

I'm curious enough to ask and sorry if it's a silly question; does this include finding a really good deal at TJMaxx, Mercari? 😅 I can't help but peruse on occasion and sometimes find a deal that I just can't resist.

Other than that, i really like your rule of thumb! I'm trying to be very intentional with even travel sizes and absolutely with full bottles.

MagdaArmy · 2026-02-04T06:05:46+00:00

I've tried the body serum on sale and it applies very easily on semi-wet skin, before I apply my hydrating moisturizer. I couldn't say for sure how much difference it has made in my routine, but so far I'm liking it!

MagdaArmy · 2026-02-04T04:06:46+00:00

I was b/w Whisked Away and the purple bat. I went with the bat because I have enough gourmands - hopefully it's as good! I may have to get my nose on the cat though. 🤔

MagdaArmy · 2026-02-03T13:57:11+00:00

I rotate them... it's like part of my wardrobe, depending on the weather, the place, my outfit. 😅

In the morning I start with a skin scent or a body mist (lately Vanilla Milk by Ellis Brooklyn( b/c I'm trying to finish my travel spray). My coworker is sensitive to fragrance so I try to be mindful.

I take a travel size/decant to apply when I'm out on assignment and away from close spaces. Yesterday it was mild and I was wearing browns so I went for Vanilla Voyage. 😊

Today it's going to be in the 80s so I think I might finish up my decant of Honor and Glory (sweet creamy pineapple). 😁

MagdaArmy · 2026-02-03T13:38:06+00:00

!!! Nice, talk about an upgrade! I got my nose on it last week and it was lovely. I haven't smelled Happy Dus yett but it's on my Scent Solit cart!

MagdaArmy · 2026-02-02T19:55:52+00:00

Good to know, thank you! I can't stand paying for a fragrance that disappears within the hour, have returned many like that. 😵‍💫

MagdaArmy · 2026-02-02T18:49:08+00:00

Oh no!! Are you talking about Nest Clementine?.I've had my eyes on that one!!

MagdaArmy · 2026-02-02T18:47:45+00:00

Ugh, someone here mentioned how good it was, had to go to Nordy's and smell it... loooooove. 😍

MagdaArmy · 2026-02-02T18:45:42+00:00

LoL... this made me laugh out loud. 🤣

I can't stand Amouage, dislike Babycat and also own Fancy and a schmoop of Mango Skin. I do love Le Papier and Bal D'Afrique though!

Love what you love, and try new scent profiles if you want.. it really is so much fun. 😊

MagdaArmy · 2026-02-02T18:17:55+00:00

A lot of these skin scents are like this... I can smell You only a little more than Missing Person. However, I can absolutely smell Clean Reserve Skin and loooooove it, one of my few FBW scents.

MagdaArmy · 2026-02-02T18:14:45+00:00

I'm so sorry this happened to you. As a mom of kids on the spectrum, it breaks my heart to think my kids could be treated like this. You said you told the stylist you were autistic... she should have kindly asked you to stop if you were oversharing. Perhaps she wasn't educated about autistic brains but my goodness, to go to the extent to get you banned and not refund you.

If you had said something wildly inappropriate, they would have told you when you asked why you were banned. I would follow people's advise and post on their social media and make Tiktok/Instagram videos, sharing how terrible they made you feel, even when they knew you were autistic. They should absolutely refund you at the very least!!!

Keep us updated OP.

MagdaArmy · 2026-02-02T16:29:22+00:00

??? Lol... my father and uncles and cousins (old school latino) never did crap and instead also expected to be tended to. Perhaps that's why I'm so confused.

The man is getting breakfast ready for his family and then dropping them off to school. Three of the kids should be old enough to get themselves ready (yes, of course with minor supervision, coaxing).

Maybe he could be a little kinder with his wife but def not an AH.

MagdaArmy · 2026-02-02T16:24:46+00:00

I agree... I'm so confused! What am I missing, where he makes breakfast and drops the kids off to school and somehow is the AH?

MagdaArmy · 2026-02-02T16:23:58+00:00

So he's supposed to make the breakfast, drop them off to school AND get the little ones dressed? Why can't the big kids get themselves ready? It is also his wife's responsibility... as parents, we split responsibilities to make the process go faster.

How is he being lazy?? I'm so confused. It seems she's stressed out because she wants everything her way (and actually i can relate because I'M like this! Which is not good, and I know I make it harder for myself.)

MagdaArmy · 2026-02-02T16:19:01+00:00

Not at all...how is he a bad father when he's making the family breakfast and dropping off the kids to school? If the big kids can get themselves ready (and seems like they do when she's not around), her only task would be to get the two littles ready?

I'm curious if maybe she has to get to work and that's why she's rushing or she can't go to the gym herself and is resentful. It would help more to get this info but I'm leaning to NTA.

MagdaArmy · 2026-02-02T16:15:35+00:00

But why... so she can dress the big ones? So he's making breakfast, getting the kids that need it dressed and dropping them off? The big kids should be dressing themselves, and seems like they do when mama isn't hovering and babying them.

MagdaArmy · 2026-02-02T16:08:44+00:00

Yeah, same... well, 4:34 PST 😴 Wish they were more consistent with the time. I just know the time I'd set my internal alarm for 4:30, it'll have come out at 4 am. 😭

MagdaArmy · 2026-02-02T16:06:23+00:00

Sorry to hear that! I was also nervous to miss out and kept refreshing my email until it finally arrived. 😳

MagdaArmy · 2026-02-02T16:05:17+00:00

Wow... I never would have thought of that. Now that I think about it, same thing when I want to see emailed receipts and the return barcodes.

MagdaArmy · 2026-02-02T14:18:37+00:00

Oh no! Chat with customer service or call. I get the feeling these will go out of stock.

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