SMELLS GOOD
Shoppers flock to Aldi for a £4 dupe of fancy £46 candle, and it smells even better than the original
THERE’S few things nicer than the smell of freshly baked pastries wafting through the air as you pass a bakery in the morning.
And recently, there’s been a boom in the amount of pastry-scented candles being offered by fancy brands.
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Some of the best-known sweet scents come courtesy of luxe-firm Overrose, who sell a range inspired by pain au chocolat, croissants and the like.
Each wax comes in an uber-cute pastel case and they all undeniably have a delicious aroma – but the £46 price tag on each piece is slightly less appetising.
But one savvy shopper has spotted an absolute fantastic line of dupes that she suggests smell even better than the originals.
TikTok user regularly shares her top thrifty tips and discount-store finds with her 201k followers.
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And in a , she told viewers: “Guys, I have found the best Overrose candle dupes.”
“Now the Overrose versions are £46, but run to Aldi, because they’ve got dupes in for £3.99,” the money-pinching influencer explains.
She showed off the ones that she’d bought in identical flavours to their luxe inspiration.
There’s a lilac coloured Fresh Croissant one, a pale-pink Pain au Chocolat and a cute sunshine-yellow Cinnamon Twist.
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According to Ashleigh, Aldi’s versions smell “just as good, if not better”, and come in stunning crimped cream pots that would look super-chic however your room is decorated.
The money-saving maestro finished her clip by ordering candle lovers to “run to Aldi and stock up on these gorgeous scents”.
“I’ve been burning them all day,” she added, comparing her home’s aroma to that of a bakery.
With Christmas coming up, they’d make the absolute perfect gift for a colleague, your kids’ teacher or the like – and at less than £4 each, they’re a total bargain.
While you’re at Aldi, there’s a few other dupes it’s definitely worth keeping your eyes peeled.
The discount supermarket is selling a stunning £10 red wine that apparently tastes just like Meghan Markle’s £150 favourite.
It’s the perfect warming tipple as the evenings draw in and get a little colder.
And if you’re ready to get in the Christmas spirit already, why not try Aldi’s take on caramel Baileys, which shoppers say taste just like the Cadbury’s Caramilk chocolate bar.
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The store’s Ballycastle Blonde Chocolate limited edition liquor scans for just £7.79 for a 70cl bottle – around £10 cheaper than the Bailey’s version is sold for in most supermarkets.
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