We tried Marks and Spencer's £6 perfume that's 'perfect for summer' and smells 'almost identical to' £136 Chanel

Marks and Spencer fans are raving about a budget £6 summer perfume, which, they say, smells almost identical to Chanel’s iconic £136 Coco Mademoiselle. Despite being £130 cheaper than the luxury scent, M&S' Discover Soft Iris perfume has dozens of glowing reviews on the M&S website, with many calling it a 'must' for summer.

Marks and Spencer's budget £6 Discover Soft Iris perfume is a “delicate floral fusion, which contains notes of iris, jasmine and bergamot. These are blended with orange blossom essence and finished with an aromatic base of vetiver, amber and patchouli.

The high street favourite’s Discover Soft Iris perfume costs only £6 for a 30ml bottle, or £10 for 100ml, making it at least £130 cheaper than its designer rival and has nearly a full five star rating on the M&S website.

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Those who bought the bargain bottle say it “really is a dupe for Chanel” and are “very pleased” with their purchase. One shopper wrote: “Smells really nice and fresh perfect for summer great price not worried about being extravagant at such a good price.”

Another said: “What a bargain. Great value for money. A lovely floral scent and lasts a few hours.” One review read: “Bargain price. Daytime perfume, not too overpowering, will wear this to work.”

“This is lovely, gorgeous smell. It really is a dupe for Chanel! Bought in the sale, so even better price than normal,” another wrote.

Another wrote: “Very nice. I use this range as my everyday fragrance and this fragrance is very similar to one if my favourites: Mademoiselle. Very pleased,” while another M&S customer said “Smells just like a much more expensive perfume l wear. Ideal for day to