So, first off, Mon Tresor, the apartment building in Vila Ema? Not what we’re talking about, probably. Unless… *plot twist!*… the apartments *smell* like a perfume. But nah, that’s reaching.
The perfume angle is definitely the juicier one. We’re talking dupes, right? Like, “smells-like-the-expensive-stuff-but-doesn’t-break-the-bank” kinda stuff. Zara’s getting a shout-out for potentially having a Mon Paris dupe (YSL, for those not in the know). That’s cool, I guess. I mean, who *doesn’t* like a good bargain?
Then BAM! Lancome Tresor Midnight Rose comes crashing into the party. Apparently, people are looking for clones/alternatives for *that* now. And someone’s saying it smells like Armani Emporio Because It’s You. Perfume is so subjective, ya know? What smells amazing on one person can smell like grandma’s attic on another. Speaking of grandma’s attic, that abandoned casino bit? Totally random, but kinda intriguing. What does *that* have to do with anything?! Maybe the seances smell good? I don’t know, I’m just spitballing here.
Okay, back to the actual topic: “clone Mon Tresor.” So, the main takeaway seems to be that people are on the hunt for cheaper versions of higher-end perfumes. Tresor Midnight Rose, Mon Paris… the usual suspects. But the real question is, do these dupes *actually* hold up? I’ve tried some Zara “inspired by” fragrances, and some are surprisingly good, others… well, let’s just say you get what you pay for.
And honestly, sometimes the whole “dupe” thing just feels…wrong. Like, are we just ripping off the original creators? Is it a clever way to make luxury more accessible, or just blatant copying? I’m torn, I really am.
