M&S shoppers rush to buy bargain perfume dupes which 'smell like Chanel and Jo Malone'
Most of us enjoy treating ourselves to a new scent every so often while out shopping.
However, the price tags on top brand perfumes can be shockingly high, often costing an arm and a leg. That's where one clever saver steps in - a money-saving influencer shared her favourite perfume dupes from Marks and Spencer that offer significant savings.
Laura White, who is known as @moneysavingofficial on Instagram, is always ready with her 40,000 followers to share her best budgeting advice and hacks. In one of her recent Instagram reels, she shared the M&S bargain fragrances that are identical to high-end sprays.
Starting her video, Laura announces: "The M&S perfume dupes you need to know about, these will seriously save you a lot of money," as she browses the aisles.
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First on the list for shoppers to consider is M&S' 'Midnight Blossom', which Laura claims is similar to YSL's 'Black Opium' usually priced at £125 per 100ml. But M&S' version?
A mere £10 for the same amount, leading Laura to exclaim, "what a saving". She continues: "Then we've got 'Warm Neroli' which is a dupe for Paco Rabanne's Lady Million (£105 per 100ml), again this dupe retails for £10 for 100ml."
Not stopping there, Laura highlights M&S' 'Soft Iris', also priced at £10 for 100ml. She suggests it's a match for Chanel's Coco Mademoiselle, which is "massively popular" and sells for £145 per 100ml.
Continuing her recommendations is the Marks and Spencer fragrance 'Spiced Bergamot' (£10 for 100ml), which she says is akin to Calvin Klein's 'Women' (£42 for 100ml).
Laura also mentioned that fragrance enthusiasts who "love the summer scent" of Sol De Janeiro, which retails at £24 for 100ml, might be interested in the Marks and Spencers 'White Coconut', priced at just £10 for the same volume.
Those fond of Jo Malone may want to try the supermarket's 'Sea Salt and Neroli', according to Laura, which is a steal at only £12.50 for 100ml, in stark contrast to Jo Malone's pricier Wood Sage and Sea Salt at £118 per 100ml.
But it was Marks and Spencer's 'Warmth' from its apothecary range, with a reasonable price of £18 per 100ml, that Laura highlighted as the most striking bargain. It's a smart dupe of the celebrated Santal 33, notably priced at a steep £234 per 100ml.
The post clearly resonated online, attracting over 38,000 likes from keen followers. The comments were full of appreciation, with praises like "fantastic" tips, and personal accounts with one stating: "Got mine on Tuesday. Last all day and love them. Saved a fortune! Thank you."
Another added, voicing their admiration for the 'Sea Salt and Neroli': "I love the sea salt and neroli, it's absolutely gorgeous and I'm onto my second bottle! The men's ones are nice too... no idea what they're dupes of but they're certainly well worth it."
Nonetheless, some users have called into question the staying power of these scents despite their delightful aroma. "It doesn't matter how good dupes smell - they never last," one user voiced their frustration.