FM fragrancies are produced by the same manufacture in Germany as over 80% of the designer brands. "inspired by" helps you find a more affordable version of your favourite scent. Legally we can't say they are the same, would you be able to tell the difference on a blind test?......probably not.
The expensive part of fragrance is the marketing side, not the fragrance creation designer labels, celebrity royalties…..all of this is passed on to you as a consumer. We like the "originals" but we love our products. Enjoy more