Home Bargains shoppers race to bag £15 dupe of posh £230 scented candle
SHOPPERS have been left racing to their nearest Home Bargains to get their hands on an incredible dupe of a beloved candle.
The budget retailer has stunned customers with the amazing alternative that is scanning for just £15 – saving people a lot of money compared to the posh original.
Home Bargains have started to stock a 1.2kg Bordeaux luxury scented candle which fans rave smells just like the high-end Baobab Collection White Pearls Candle.
The dupe comes in at only £14.99 and is available in two separate festive scents.
Home Bargains describes the candle online, saying: “Transform your holiday evenings into moments of pure comfort with our Luxury Spotted Scented Candle.
“Weighing 1.2kg, this beautifully crafted candle is designed to create a warm and inviting atmosphere, perfect for a cosy night during the Christmas season.”
It even comes in a beautifully designed glass holder which is covered in either white or black patterns depending on the scent.
Many shoppers have noted this clean look as having a striking resemblance to the Baobab Collection versions.
The fragrance specialists have decades of experience making the perfect candles.
One of their go to offerings is the White Pearls scented candle.
It also comes in an elegant glass holder and is decorated with off-white patterns.
The candle – a centrepiece for any home – comes in a range of sizes with even the cheapest and smallest one being £40 more than in Home Bargains.
This is despite it being half the size of the dupe.
For £230 shoppers can bag up a 5.2kg candle from the luxury retailer with the priciest option – a hefty 14 inch, 10.3kg scent – being a staggering £475.
The smells are slightly different between the dupe and the branded alternative.
But both candles feature main hints of ginger, rose and grapefruit.
TikTok was soon flooded with videos on the dupe as more and more people discovered the bargain find.
Dozens of eager shoppers quickly snapped up the wallet friendly gift with many leaving reviews of the item online.
One proudly labelled it “great value for money” as many more made it clear they planned on heading to their nearest Home Bargains to get the candle.
Another said: “As someone who spent £700 on Baobab candles.. I wish i’d of waited just a year longer.”
As a third wrote: “Okay I’m running to home bargains tomorrow! Need the black speckle one immediately.”
Social media detectives also quickly realised that Home Bargains sell the elegant scents in matching diffusers.
Despite the mega bargains on offer at Home Bargains, shoppers have been urged to shop around to look for the best value products as stores and prices are constantly changing.
It comes as money-savvy shoppers rushed to Home Bargains to buy even more candles and diffusers that create a festive atmosphere.
One customer raved that they had been “waiting all year” for the budget-friendly retailer’s most coveted scent.
Photos online show items including Snowflake Wishes, Evergreen Spruce, Gingerbread, and Crushed Candy Cane – leaving shoppers thrilled.
How to save money at Home Bargains
Knowing when to pick up products is one way to save money at Home Bargains.
Visiting your local branch at the right time of day, week and year can help you pick up bargains from as little as 69p.
We spoke to Tom Church, a shopping expert who reveals the best times to visit the store to bag a bargain.
Also join any shopper bargain Facebook groups such as Extreme Couponing and Bargains, as people love to share the news when they have bagged a cheap deal.
Be sure to look out for seasonal stock too, like most retailers, Home Bargains slashes its prices after big public holidays such as Christmas and Easter.
5 things you didn't know about Home Bargains
- Home Bargains was founded by Tom Morris
- It’s official name is TJ Morris Ltd but trades as Home Bargains
- The first store was opened in Liverpool in 1976
- Around 30% of the stores range comprises clearance lines
- There are 575 stores nationwide