Marks and Spencer's alleged "dupe" for Chanel No.5 (Velvet Rose) doesn't quite hit the nail on the head but the vibes are definitely similar (Image: MyLondon) It’s important to remember that fragrance smells differently on everyone so what may smell like a great dupe to some may not to others.

This is the M&S perfume that we were most surprised by. Promising a tropical, salty, and coconutty scent, we were ready for another beachy perfume to fall in love with. However, that was not what we got. On the first spritz and after it dried down, this perfume smelt distinctively light and fruity to us. And we're not the only ones - one customer said "In truth I detest coconut, however, this has a light citrus smell," which was a very happy accident for them. When it comes to shopping for perfume there's a lot to think about. Fruity or floral? Musky or oriental? Fresh or warm? Not to mention that when you finally decide what to shop for, the price tag isn't always too friendly. That's where the Marks & Spencer perfume collection is particularly handy. Learning how to choose a perfume takes some trial and error, especially when shopping online. That's why it's important to understand which perfume notes you like to make the process simple. LEC72 Warm Neroli Eau de Toilette Lovely perfume, soft and floral and long wearing and not overpowering. Will definitely be buying another bottle.

As an added bonus, Marks & Spencer perfumes are also cruelty free and many are also suitable for vegans. Under the Palm Trees is a part of M&S' Provenance range, a slightly more premium offering of scents containing sustainably sourced bio-alcohol.Housed in a bottle that looks like a miniature sculpture, it is clear that this perfume is a cut above the regular M&S perfumes. Elegant and sophisticated, it will sit proudly amongst your fragrance collection with no visual indication that it was a budget buy.

Men Offers T-shirts Up To 60% Off Shirts Starting @ 590 Bottoms Starting @ 599 Formal Up To 60% Off Melon01 Nice fragrance for everyday wear Everyday perfume smells ok. Good size for weekend trip or a few days Whether you're after something fruity or musky, the affordable M&S fragrance collection is certainly worth knowing about. You can also get a gift set or discovery set containing minisof lots of different ones, which is a great way to try a few at the same time. retired60 Midnight blossom This was a free sample. I did like the smell and my granddaughter liked it as well

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The same goes for Lancôme’s La Vie est Belle. You can get a really affordable dupe of this popular fragrance amongst Marks & Spencer’s perfumes. Women Offers Dresses Starting @ 990 Bottoms Up To 60% Off Accessories Up To 60% Off Tops Under 1499 Linens Up To 60% Off