Celebrity Eau de Parfum Looks vs. Oil-Based Dupes

 

There’s a certain magic people expect when they buy a perfume with a celebrity name on it. Maybe it’s the bottle. Maybe it’s the idea of wearing what a pop star wears on tour. But for most of us, these perfumes don’t stick around. You use, feel glam for a second, and then poof, it's gone by noon, especially if you’re sweating. That's why more people in Singapore are going for oil-based perfume dupes instead. These aren't watered-down copies. They’re smooth, skin-friendly, and made to last longer without drying your skin or burning your wallet. Open Water SG makes these especially well, and if you haven’t tried them yet, you might be surprised at how close they come to the real thing.

Why Oil-Based Perfumes Work Better Here

If you’ve ever used something expensive and felt like it vanished before you even made it to the lift, that’s not your imagination. Most celebrity eau de parfums are alcohol-based. Alcohol evaporates fast, and in humid weather like Singapore’s, it evaporates even faster. That means your scent fades quickly or changes into something completely different.

Oil-based perfumes don’t do that. They stay closer to your skin, and they wear more naturally. They don’t choke the space around you, but they stick with you. You get that soft, lasting scent that lingers even after you've stepped away. It’s a different kind of presence.

Let’s Talk Scents: Oil-Based Perfume Dupes That Are an Actual Hit

Open Water SG offers perfume oils that are inspired by some of the most iconic celebrity-loved fragrances, the kind of perfumes people talk about in “What’s in My Bag” videos and red carpet interviews. But instead of paying hundreds for a perfume bottle, you get something more wearable, more subtle, and way more budget-friendly. Read more