And I’m not the only one! People are still searching for that floral fruity goodness, that perfect blend of peach, melon, and, ugh, just… *everything*. So, the hunt for an Ananya dupe is ON.
You wouldn’t BELIEVE how many forums and blog posts are dedicated to this. It’s kind of insane, but also, totally understandable. Because that perfume, man, it was special. I saw someone mention this Elena by Al-Rehab, saying it was floral fruity, might be similar? Worth a shot, maybe? I mean, at this point, I’m willing to try anything.
And then, there’s the whole dupe game in general. Like, Lattafa is apparently killing it with the perfume dupes (I saw one listing over 80!). And Zara? Don’t even get me STARTED on Zara. Their perfumes are, like, suspiciously similar to the expensive stuff. It’s a whole rabbit hole. I mean, maybe Ananya’s ghost lives on in some obscure Zara scent? We can only dream, right?
I even saw someone mention Lidl having perfume dupes. Lidl! Who knew? I’m picturing myself, like, comparing laundry detergent and then suddenly sniffing for a long-lost 90s fragrance. It’s a long shot, but hey, you gotta try, right?
The thing about dupes, though, is they’re never quite the same. Like, that sandalwood oil someone mentioned – they said it was like heaven, and they’re still searching for a dupe YEARS later. That’s my Ananya situation. It’s not just about the scent, it’s about the memories, you know? The nostalgia. Can a dupe *really* capture that? Probably not.
