Home Bargains shoppers have discovered that their cars can smell "unreal" thanks to a pair of budget-friendly products that mimic the scent of high-end designer perfumes. For less than £3, drivers can give their vehicles a luxurious aroma that could easily be mistaken for expensive cologne.
How It Works
The discount retailer stocks Air Freshener Mist Sprays in stores for just £1.49. According to an Instagram post from the brand, these concentrated sprays are designed for use on both the air and fabric inside a vehicle. When combined with the matching Air Freshener Cards, which cost only 79p, the result is a car that smells like it has been spritzed with a premium fragrance.
The post claims: "If you love your car and you love @designerfragrances.eu, you need to visit the vehicle care aisle at Home Bargains today. Not only do they have a range of Air Freshener Cards which last for weeks, but they also have the Air Freshener Mist Sprays, which are concentrated and designed also for fabric in your vehicle." It adds that using both together will make your vehicle "the most luxurious smelling vehicle on the road without the luxury price tag."
Shoppers React
The announcement sparked excitement among fans. One commented: "How exciting is this? I swear my car with that air freshener in it [smells] unreal!" Another wrote: "I've brought some for my first car!" A third added: "Love them so much!"
The Scents and Their Inspirations
The mist sprays come in four scents, each loosely inspired by a popular designer fragrance:
- One Billion – inspired by Paco Rabanne's One Million
- Savore – inspired by Dior Sauvage (worth up to £122)
- Tu Est Belle – inspired by Lancôme's La Vie Est Belle
- Xalien – inspired by Mugler's Alien
Fans quickly identified the luxury counterparts, often from the names alone. The hanging card versions are available in the same four scents, allowing shoppers to double up for maximum effect.
Other Car Accessories at Home Bargains
Beyond air fresheners, Home Bargains offers a range of car accessories for £6 and under, including phone holders, device chargers, and more, both online and in-store.
