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Usedtobeblonde Sun 19-Oct-25 10:47:23

Yesterday I received an online purchase I had made from Boots
In the parcel was a tiny phial of perfume , a brand called Mui mui.
Of course I sprayed instantly, what an error.
First, it is so wonderful I wish I had kept it for a special occasion but of course I didn’t know it would be love at first smell.
Second, I made the mistake of googling the price .
It cost more, even for the 30ml than I spend on food for myself for 2/3 weeks and no way could I justify spending that much on scent.
However I do know what I shall be smelling of when the Premium Bonds come up with the Million in a couple of weeks.

Elless Wed 12-Nov-25 14:46:44

Bought myself a 7.5ml tiny bottle of this to try and broke the lid/stopper on the first use so it's stood with a toothpick in the top. To stop it evaporating and because I could hardly smell it I've been 'splashing it all over', applied the last of it today and my husband says 'Ooh that's a nice smell' typical of him to notice it when I run out 🙄

Squiffy Thu 23-Oct-25 09:19:01

You may find a smell-alike on Perfume Parlour, though if it’s new they may not have a copy yet.

Esmay Thu 23-Oct-25 08:34:35

Miu miu at 72 quid is expensive .
Have you tried an alternative ?
Narciso Rodriguez offers Her Forever which is £37 on Amazon .
It is similar ,but not the same .
I've even given up buying Avon scents .
I can buy perfectly acceptable smelliest in Lidl .

DeeAitch56 Mon 20-Oct-25 18:14:11

Amazon list for the win - you can even add items that Amazon don’t sell, if you don’t want to spend your money with them

Colls Mon 20-Oct-25 17:30:31

Usedtobeblonde
I googled 'cheapest Mui mui perfume' and on the first page there were small ones about 5 pounds. There seem to be many varieties though?
Or maybe go to / contact Boots and sweet-talk them into giving you another sample - or write to the company and ask for a freebe? You never know!

BluebellGran Mon 20-Oct-25 14:54:26

4711 cologne! When I was in the middle of my o’levels I ended up in hospital with meningitis (I remember feeling so ill I just wanted to die.) My boyfriend visited me and brought me a 4711 cologne stick which was a wonderful gift, cool and fresh, such a delight. I recovered and had to resit the exams in the Autumn. To this day I love the fresh scent of 4711. It takes me back to being 16. Although I didn’t marry the boy, we are still friends.

Essexgirl145 Mon 20-Oct-25 14:44:30

I don't seem to be able to leave comments on this now.

Usedtobeblonde Sun 19-Oct-25 13:46:57

It is the first time I have received one so it may be a new thing.
I hope so, it is nice to get a treat, even one I can’t follow up by purchasing.

Millie22 Sun 19-Oct-25 13:16:35

I didn't get a free sample of perfume with my Boots order.

Fed up now! I wonder if it depends how much you have spent.

Thorntrees Sun 19-Oct-25 13:10:42

Same thing here.
A recent Boots online purchase and a free sample of perfume.
I tried it and it’s lovely,even DH noticed and commented.
It’s a Miss Dior one and when I looked it up it costs a fortune so won’t be winging its way to me sadly even with free postage.

Usedtobeblonde Sun 19-Oct-25 12:38:42

The sample is 0.04 fl oz and I guess that might be 3 sprays.

yogitree Sun 19-Oct-25 12:32:34

I always try to use only scent that's not 'animal tested'. I must look it up.

Sadgrandma Sun 19-Oct-25 12:31:06

You can get an 8ml bottle from the Fragrance Shop plus £3.49 postage but I expect that’s only about one spray!☹️

loopyloo Sun 19-Oct-25 12:26:02

Is there an Aldi imitation yet?

Usedtobeblonde Sun 19-Oct-25 12:23:26

Oh I hadn’t though about that saving, might be tempted now😉

Aldom Sun 19-Oct-25 12:19:50

Thank you UTBB flowers

Allira Sun 19-Oct-25 12:14:30

Usedtobeblonde

Hi Aldom it is miu miu Miutine
I realised when I googled that there were several but that is the one I was sent.
It really is lovely but beyond my pocket sadly.

Postage is free from Boots, though UTBB! 😁

Usedtobeblonde Sun 19-Oct-25 11:34:42

I realise in my OP I transposed the letters.
I think I have got it right now.

Usedtobeblonde Sun 19-Oct-25 11:33:15

Hi Aldom it is miu miu Miutine
I realised when I googled that there were several but that is the one I was sent.
It really is lovely but beyond my pocket sadly.

Aldom Sun 19-Oct-25 11:24:05

UTBB which perfume is it that you tried please? I looked up the name Mui mui and several different scents by the same perfume house came up. smile

windmill1 Sun 19-Oct-25 11:20:37

Stick to 4711 Cologne. It's classic (and a lot cheaper than 'designer' perfumes fronted by some also-ran celebrity who was on Love Island for 5 mins.)

rosie1959 Sun 19-Oct-25 11:14:47

Usedtobeblonde

Oh Rosie I hope he takes the hint.
I sadly have to buy my own now but my H would never have succumbed anyway.
He had no idea about gift giving.😔

He will do when I send a link to my DD who tends to take care of ordering for him

Salti Sun 19-Oct-25 11:06:14

Salti

My husband has always been hopeless with choosing gifts. Eventually I used to tell his sister what I'd like and she would then nudge him in the right direction. Sadly she has now passed away.

For nudge read: poke, prod and bully.grin

Salti Sun 19-Oct-25 11:04:52

My husband has always been hopeless with choosing gifts. Eventually I used to tell his sister what I'd like and she would then nudge him in the right direction. Sadly she has now passed away.

Usedtobeblonde Sun 19-Oct-25 10:58:35

Oh Rosie I hope he takes the hint.
I sadly have to buy my own now but my H would never have succumbed anyway.
He had no idea about gift giving.😔