What is ALDI Guardian Perfume a Dupe of?

Have you ever wondered if ALDI Guardian Perfume is a dupe for a designer fragrance? If you’re a regular shopper at ALDI and haven’t explored their fragrance offerings yet, you’re missing out on a hidden gem. The supermarket has gained serious attention on TikTok for offering scents that closely resemble high-end fragrances.

One such gem is ALDI’s Guardian perfume, a budget-friendly alternative to a luxurious scent. With notes of bergamot, mandarin, blackcurrant, jasmine, patchouli, honey, vanilla, and musk, this affordable option captures sweetness, warmth, and floral complexity.

So let’s take a closer look at both the designer scent and its more budget-friendly dupe. If you’re interested in discovering more of ALDI’s perfume collection, check out our edit of the best ALDI designer perfume dupes.

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What is ALDI Guardian perfume a dupe of?

Lacura Guardian is a gourmand, fruity fragrance inspired by Thierry Mugler Angel. It shares similar notes, such as bergamot, mandarin, blackcurrant, jasmine, patchouli, honey, vanilla, and musk, but with a few differences.

The Original: Angel, Thierry Mugler

Thierry Mugler Angel’s fragrance is mainly sweet and warm, with hints of fruit and floral. It is revolutionary in the fragrance world because it was the first mainstream perfume to feature a prominent gourmand note: chocolate. It’s a complex and long-lasting fragrance that’s perfect for those who love gourmand scents.

Thierry Mugler Angel 100ml, £125, John Lewis buy now

Scent

Top notes: Sugary sweetness (cotton candy), fresh fruits (melon, coconut), and floral jasmine.

Middle notes: Juicy red berries, creamy honey, and subtle spices.

Base notes: Deep earthy patchouli, warm vanilla, and rich chocolate.

The Dupe: Guardian Perfume, ALDI

ALDI Guardian Perfume 100ml, £11.99, eBay buy now

The Guardian Perfume is a budget-friendly Eau de Parfum with a fruity, sweet, gourmand scent similar to the iconic Angel. It boasts notes of patchouli, vanilla, chocolate, honey, and red berries, and comes in a generous 100ml bottle for originally just £6. Unfortunately the Guardian Perfume is currently sold out at ALDI, but you can often find it on reselling websites like eBay.

Scent

Top notes: Bergamot, mandarin, and blackcurrant

Heart notes: Jasmine, patchouli, and honey

Base notes: Vanilla and musk

What are ALDI perfumes dupes of?

ALDI offers fragrances that closely resemble well-known scents. These include Essence of Italy Nero resembling Acqua Di Parma Colonia Essenza, and Liquid Luxe as an alternative to Gentle Fluidity Gold Edition. There is also the Garden All Red, which is similar to Baccarat Rouge 540, Hotel Collection Lime, Basil Mandarin replicating Jo Malone’s cologne, and Lacura Florale mirroring Viktor Rolf’s Flowerbomb.

What is ALDI Devotion a dupe of?

On top of the products I’ve already mentioned, there is the Olympia Lacura Devotion which is recognised as a budget-friendly alternative to Dior J’Adore Eau de Parfum. Both feature a similar floral and fruity scent with notes of citrus (bergamot and mandarin), jasmine, rose, fruity elements (peach and pear), and musk.

While ALDI Devotion offers a cost-effective option, Dior J’Adore presents a more intricate scent with additional notes like ylang-ylang and cedar, along with slightly stronger longevity and sillage.