Is perfume cheaper in Tenerife than UK?

There are certain shops in the area owned by some dubious characters, so just watch the prices, and packaging, might not be getting original product. I would say that perfume is a lot cheaper back in the UK than in Tenerife, You can get bargains on perfume in places like Asda, Savers and even Boots these days.



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VAT in the Canary Islands is known as IGIC and it's just 7%. This compares to 20% in the UK, 21% everywhere else in Spain, and 25% in Norway. This means that lots of things, and especially luxury items like perfume, cosmetics and jewellery, are significantly cheaper in Gran Canaria than anywhere else.

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Prices in quality Gran Canaria shops can be as much as 40% lower than prices in airport duty-free shops both in Gran Canaria and in European airports. You are almost guaranteed to get a better deal in Gran Canaria's quality perfume shops than you ever will at the airport.

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That perfume they're selling at the duty-free shop in the airport could very well be a fake. It's not just at the airport that you'll find counterfeit perfume, but at the airport, there's a greater chance that the retailer you're buying it from has no idea if he's selling a counterfeit version.

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VAT in the Canary Islands is known as IGIC and it's just 7%. This compares to 20% in the UK, 21% everywhere else in Spain, and 25% in Norway. This means that lots of things, and especially luxury items like perfume, cosmetics and jewellery, are significantly cheaper in Gran Canaria than anywhere else.

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Allowances for other goods: You are entitled to bring back other goods worth up to euro 430. Included are perfume and souvenirs. However, if you buy a single item worth more than this then you will pay duty on its full value.

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French perfume. France is renowned for its perfume industry and is home to some of the world's most famous perfumeries, such as the Maison Guerlain.

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The most budget-friendly islands in the Canaries are actually the biggest and most popular islands. Tenerife, Gran Canaria , Lanzarote and Fuerteventura all offer plenty of package holiday deals and have a wider range of accommodation options than their smaller neighbours ...

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The Canary Islands are one of a group of nine territories that are part of the EU but are situated outside of Europe and known as the “outermost regions” (OMR). These territories are outside of the EU's customs and VAT regulations. Therefore, when you purchase any products in Tenerife, you do not pay VAT.

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The FAA limits the total amount of restricted medicinal and toiletry articles, including aerosols, in checked baggage. The total aggregate quantity per person cannot exceed 2 kg (70 ounces) or 2 L (68 fluid ounces). The capacity of each container must not exceed 0.5 kg (18 ounces) or 500 ml (17 fluid ounces).

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Checked Bags: Yes The total aggregate quantity per person cannot exceed 2 kg (70 ounces) or 2 L (68 fluid ounces). The capacity of each container must not exceed 0.5 kg (18 ounces) or 500 ml (17 fluid ounces). See the FAA regulations for more information.

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Perfumes can smell differently on different skin types, and this can impact the longevity and intensity of the scent.
  • Not Considering Your Skin Type When Perfume Shopping.
  • Ignoring the Perfume Concentration.
  • Not Testing the Fragrance.
  • Buying Fake Perfumes.
  • Not Considering the Occasion When Buying a Perfume.


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