M&S shoppers say £12 perfume 'smells like' £128 Carolina Herrera fragrance

M&S shoppers say £12 perfume 'smells like' £128 Carolina Herrera fragranceFans raved about the 'fresh' scent that 'lingers for hours'CommentsMoneyAndrew Nuttall U35 Lifestyle Writer14:24, 22 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesMarks and Spencer is selling the perfume in stores and online from £8(Image: Geography Photos/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)Shoppers are claiming that a perfume at M&S, which is available for as little as £8, could convince others that they are wearing a much more expensive designer label worth over £120. People say its fruity scent is "perfect for spring and summer".‌The M&S Fresh Mandarin Eau de Toilette is available in 30ml for £8 and 100ml for £12. Describing the fragrance online, M&S bosses say: "Embrace the zingy scent of citrus with this eau de toilette from our Discover collection.‌"This layered scent opens with notes of fruity cassis and orange flower, alongside the star of the show, mandarin. This develops into a floral heart of jasmine, rose, and ylang ylang with the sweetness of tonka bean, rounded off with a creamy amber, vanilla and sandalwood base."‌One Instagram user claims that people who tend to spend much more on a designer bottle of Carolina Herrera should consider this as an affordable alternative. Laura, who goes by the username @Moneysavingofficial on Instagram, said: "This M&S fragrance could save you £128."Laura claims that the scent is "just like" Carolina Herrera's Good Girl for a fraction of the price. Looking at a similarly sized bottle of the designer perfume, an 80ml bottle available at Boots and at The Perfume Shop, both for £128.Content cannot be displayed without consent‌Both sites list the main scent notes from a bottle of Good Girl, such as almond, tuberose, jasmine, tonka bean and cocoa. M&S shoppers have made the comparison, and looking at the details on the high street store's website, the Fresh Mandari...