Here are good places in Australia to buy affordable “designer‑inspired” perfumes (dupes) plus quick tips for getting the best value and avoiding fakes.

Where to shop (Australia-based or ship to Australia)

• Dossier — a popular direct brand that sells affordable, designer‑inspired EDPs with an Australia site/pricing and free shipping deals for multiple bottles. Good for recognizable matches (e.g., Baccarat Rouge 540, Santal 33). (trydossier.com.au)
• Dupes & Co / Dupes & Co (AdmireBeauty listings) — Australian‑made dupes marketed specifically as “inspired by” designer scents; local shipping and Afterpay available. (dupesandco.com.au)
• DB Cosmetics — budget dupe collections sold in Australia (very low price point; covered by Australian press when launched). Good for trying many scents cheaply. (7news.com.au)
• Wax Obsession, Lanzo Fashion and other small Aussie indie makers — many local shops blend and bottle “inspired by” perfumes at much lower prices and offer roll‑ons/samples so you can test before committing to a full bottle. Examples: Wax Obsession, Lanzo Fashion. (waxobsession.com.au)
• Marketplaces that can be useful for bargains: Amazon Australia and eBay Australia (look for reputable sellers, high ratings, and clear returns). Many international discount retailers (Strawberrynet, FragranceX, Fragrance Direct) will ship to Australia but check shipping and duty costs.

How to choose and buy smart

• Try samples or small sizes first — many dupe brands sell 10 ml or roll‑ons so you can confirm longevity and scent on your skin before buying a 50–100 ml bottle. (Many Australian dupe shops offer small sizes.) (waxobsession.com.au)
• Check reviews and fragrance notes — read customer feedback for longevity and how close the scent is to the designer original. Dossier, Dupes & Co and indie sellers usually show notes and many reviews. (trydossier.com.au)
• Watch authenticity and legality — legitimate “inspired by” brands use original formulations that evoke a scent; avoid listings that claim to be the exact designer or sell suspiciously cheap boxed designer bottles (those may be counterfeit). Australian indie dupe brands explicitly market as “inspired” to avoid counterfeiting. (dupesandco.com.au)
• Compare price per mL and shipping — some retailers offer discounts for bundles or free shipping over a threshold (Dossier and many Aussie brands have bundle/free shipping deals). (trydossier.com.au)
• Payment & returns — prefer sellers with clear returns/refund policies and secure checkout (Afterpay/Zip Pay is common on Aussie sites).

Quick recommended starting points

• If you want polished, consistent matches and straightforward shipping: try Dossier (AU site). (trydossier.com.au)
• If you want Australian‑made, vegan/cruelty‑free small brands and good value: check Dupes & Co and other local makers (Dupes & Co lists many designer inspirations). (dupesandco.com.au)
• If you want the cheapest way to sample lots of dupes: look at DB Cosmetics’ dupe collection or roll‑on bundles from Wax Obsession. (7news.com.au)

If you’d like, I can:

• Pull together 3–5 specific bottles (with prices and links) that match a particular designer scent you named, or
• Suggest sample/roll‑on options for a short list of designer scents you like.

Which designer scents are you trying to replace or emulate? (That’ll help me pick the best local/budget matches.)