People spotted the fragrance in the store’s line-up and quickly noticed the ‘inspiration’ behind this ‘intoxicatingly sweet’ scent
Marks and Spencer shoppers have claimed the store’s latest perfume is “perfect for summer” and could easily pass for a luxury brand that sells for over £100. But by opting for the M&S version, they’d only need to spend just £10.
The high-street retailer’s popular Discover perfume range is often a major hit with shoppers who like to smell a little luxurious but don’t want to spend a designer price tag. Plenty of choices are said to smell almost identical to big names like Yves Saint Laurent, Coco Mademoiselle, Jo Malone, and Paco Rabanne.
Now, there is a new fragrance on offer. Shoppers spotted the bright pink Sweet Frangipani available in stores for £10in a 100ml bottle. This could be an ideal chance to pick up a fresh new perfume perfect for summer.
Online, M&S bosses say thatSweet Frangipani blends “the intoxicating sweetness of frangipani blossoms with the soft, delicate scent of rose petals”. The mix is complemented by a creamy vanilla base that builds on the “irresistible and long-lasting floral experience”.
Reviews began appearing in March when the perfume was released, and most were instant fans who deemed it a five-star bottle. Some quickly compared it to Gucci Rush, a designer perfume that can cost £105 for a 75ml bottle.
One said: “This is exactly the same as Gucci Rush which is my fave scent. Bought on a whim and after one spray, and an hour later, I got back online and bought another two bottles – love love love it!” Another added: “Beautiful perfume for spring and summer. Had a spritz in store and its very fresh, light and summery, perfect for warmer days.”
A third wrote: “Frangipani is one of my favourite perfume notes and this captures it perfectly. There is just a hint of rose and the vanilla adds to the creaminess of it. A lovely tropical perfume that is perfect for the upcoming warmer months but could equally be worn all year round.”
Someone else claimed: “Love the frangipani flower. This smell reminds me of holidays.” And, a fifth posted: “Lovely fruity perfume and it lasts. A good quality perfume and well worth the money.”
Currently, M&S shoppers are unable to place online or app orders following a cyber attack. The brand has been unable to process online orders since last Friday, after click-and-collect orders and contactless payments were first affected by the attack, which is being investigated by police.
The retailer has yet to resume online orders, and some of its stores are experiencing empty shelves due to the decision to take certain systems offline as a precaution. A spokeswoman for M&S said on Tuesday that it had taken some of its system “temporarily offline” as part of its “management” of the incident, and this had meant “pockets of limited availability” in some stores.
On Wednesday, the Metropolitan Police confirmed it was investigating the incident. Cyber attacks are complicated incidents which can be difficult to recover from.