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The Top 5 Dupes for Your Favourite Discontinued Celebrity Perfumes

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Growing up as a teen in the early 2010s, a typical morning routine would be as follows; smear on some BB cream, pop on a tattoo choker, and douse every surface in a loving spritz of Britney Spears’ Circus.

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While some scents may have been renowned for their signature sweetness, there was arguably no greater joy than unashamedly rocking your favourite celebrity perfume.

WATCH: Zara Designer Fragrance Dupes. Article continues after video. 

With favourites, such as Taylor Swift’s Wonderstruck, quickly becoming long-term staples in fragrance cabinets across the world, fans have become heartbroken to discover that their favourite celebrity scent has been pulled from the shelves for good. 

Still longing for one more spritz of your favourite nostalgic scent? You’re in luck! Scroll down to discover our tried and tested dupes for your top five favourite discontinued celebrity perfumes. 

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Justin Bieber – Someday

After launching in 2011, Justin Bieber’s first fragrance, Someday, quickly found its way onto the dressing tables of teenage girls across the world. 

While the fruity scent may have been aimed towards his army of Beliebers, Justin’s first fragrance was versatile enough to be enjoyed by people of all ages. 

Unfortunately for fans of Bieber’s first fragrance, Someday was quietly discontinued from 2016-2018, with the product gradually being withdrawn from retailers.

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Justin Bieber Someday Perfume Dupe

I Love Juicy Couture by Juice Couture, $69.99, Chemist Warehouse

For fans of Someday’s fruity and floral combination, I Love Juicy Couture by Juicy Couture is an almost identical dupe to Bieber’s first fragrance. 

Gucci Flora Gorgeous Gardenia, $280.00 (3 PC Holiday Set), Sephora

If you’re after a more sophisticated version of the fan-favourite teen perfume, Gucci Flora Gorgeous Gardenia is an elevated dupe. 

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With the same top notes of pear, red berries, and mandarin, Gucci Flora delivers a more grown-up take on Someday’s signature sweetness, with base notes of brown sugar and patchouli offering a more refined edge. 

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Taylor Swift – Wonderstruck

With a fairy-inspired bottle reminiscent of her Love Story music video, Taylor Swift’s Wonderstruck achieved cult-favourite status amongst Swifties. 

First released in 2011, Wonderstruck was a fan favourite for its long-lasting fruity fragrance and signature spicy base notes. Taylor released her follow-up fragrance, Enchanted, in 2012, with both scents drawing their name from her 2010 hit Enchanted. 

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Despite her fragrances continuing to fly off the shelf years after release, Taylor’s perfumes were gradually discontinued in the late 2010s.

Taylor Swift Wonderstruck Perfume Dupe

Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb, $102.40 (was $128.00), Adore Beauty

For Swifties seeking a dupe for Wonderstruck that is a little less sweet, Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb is a perfect alternative for those after a more subtle scent.

With the same tea-scented top note, coupled with Wonderstruck’s signature florals, Flowerbomb offers a more sophisticated take on the teen-favourite fragrance. 

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Sweet Like Candy by Ariana Grande, $55.00 (was $70.00), Priceline Pharmacy 

If Wonderstruck’s nostalgia factor is at the forefront of your memory, Ariana Grande’s Sweet Like Candy strikes an excellent balance of juvenile sweetness without being too overpowering. 

Loved by perfume fans for its long-lasting scent and versatility, Sweet Like Candy’s fruity florals offer a fragrance that is closely related to Wonderstruck. 

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Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen – Elizabeth and James Nirvana White

Throughout the early 2010s, Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen seamlessly made the transition from child stars to fashion moguls, with the launch of their clothing label Elizabeth and James marking the stylish sisters’ first foray into the fashion industry.

Alongside clothing, Mary Kate and Ashley launched a line of fragrances, with Nirvana White soon becoming one of the most coveted celebrity scents.

While a small selection of Elizabeth and James fragrances are still available to purchase, it appears the beloved Nirvana White has dropped out of circulation after ten years. 

Elizabeth and James Nirvana White Dupe

Stella by Stella McCartney, $69.99, Chemist Warehouse

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Widely considered by Elizabeth and James lovers as the closest dupe for Nirvana White, Stella by Stella McCartney offers a similar fresh and floral scent thanks to their shared notes of peony and rose. 

Chloe by Chloe Eau de Parfum, $180.00 (was $225.00), Adore Beauty

Chloe by Chloe is widely considered a cult-classic scent amongst fragrance fans, with the Eau de Parfum’s trademark freshness and delicate florals making Chloe a go-to for many famous faces. 

With notes of peony, lychee, and rose, Chloe offers a similar floral sweetness when compared to Nirvana White. 

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One Direction – Our Moment 

Justin Bieber wasn’t the only teen heartthrob to dabble in the fragrance game, with One Direction announcing their first perfume, Our Moment, in June 2013.

Loved by Directioners across the world for its adorable pink bottle and sweet, fruity, scent, Our Moment soon became a favourite amongst the boy-bands teen following.

Despite the hype around the fragrance continuing for many years, Our Moment was eventually discontinued in the late 2010s.

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One Direction Our Moment Perfume Dupe

Ari by Ariana Grande, $55.00 (was $70.00), Priceline Pharmacy

After many years of searching, Directioners on social media have dubbed Ari by Ariana Grande as one of the most similar dupes for One Direction’s Our Moment. 

With its mix of fruity and powdery floral notes, and equally as adorable pink bottle, Ari offers a slightly sweeter alternative to Our Moment.

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Avril Lavigne – Black Star

Canadian rocker Avril Lavigne brought her pop-punk edge to her first celebrity fragrance, with the singer launching Black Star in 2011. 

Loved for its unique combination of floral and chocolate notes, Black Star quickly became a fan-favourite fragrance however, it was sadly discontinued in the late 2010s. 

Avril Lavigne Black Star Perfume Dupe

Burberry Brit for Women Eau de Parfum | $89.99 | Chemist Warehouse

With top notes of almond and pear, Burberry Brit is an excellent dupe for fans of Black Star’s complex fresh scent. 

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Similarly to Avril’s first fragrance, Burberry Brit offers an extra hint of depth with its base notes of vanilla, tonka bean, and mahogany. 

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