The Stigma of "Discount Perfume" - Is it Justified?

On Yahoo Answers, a person asked why somebrands such as Charlie that have lasted for
women wear "Discount perfume." The answersdecades, despite their $10 or less price tag. Even
were varied, but most said they did it becausesome designer fragrances die out once another
they could not afford designer perfumes and theyone gains more publicity.
think the discount fragrances smell better thanGranted, this does not mean there is not a hint of
nothing. No one said that there was nothingtruth regarding inferior cheap perfumes.
'wrong' with wearing discount fragrances. Instead,Unfortunately, there are some fragrances that
they were on the defensive saying that theyhave a 'butane' smell, especially after they've been
bought cheap perfumes because that's all theyworn for a few hours. However, it's unfair to
could afford.assume that ALL discount fragrances are in this
Of course, this is not the first time discountvein.
perfume has received some infamy. Virtually anyIn conclusion, if your budget is tight, do not be
form of entertainment ranging from some of theashamed to wear cheap perfume. Sure, society
world's greatest novels to television shows havemight make fun of it, but who cares about that.
made comments about the "smell of her cheapYou do not have to pay hundreds of dollars to
perfume." And, usually the scent was associatedsmell nice, regardless of what anyone else thinks.
with floozies or charlatans.True, you may have to shop around to find the
Well, in reality, the only reason why cheapright fragrance for your tastes, but then again the
perfume gets such bad publicity is becausesame holds true with more expensive perfumes.
everyone automatically assumes a designerIt's just that with the discount perfume you'll be
fragrance is the thing to have. Truth be told,paying a very small amount of money... with
there are dozens of discount perfumes that dodesigner fragrances, you might go bankrupt!
not have a 'chemical' smell. In fact, there are even