Marks & Spencer has long been celebrated for its exceptional food offerings and fashionable clothing lines, but the retailer is now making significant waves in another competitive market: affordable luxury fragrances. The high street stalwart's Discover perfume collection has garnered a loyal following, and savvy shoppers have discovered an extraordinary way to acquire one of its most popular scents for less than a single pound.
The Discover Fragrance Revolution
For several years, M&S's Discover Eau de Toilettes have been praised for delivering sophisticated scents at remarkably accessible price points. While widely appreciated, some customers noted that these fragrances didn't possess the lasting power of their more expensive counterparts. In response, M&S recently introduced intensified Eau de Parfum versions of their bestselling Discover scents, offering stronger concentration and improved longevity while maintaining their budget-friendly positioning.
Soft Iris: A Fragrance Bargain Sensation
Among the most highly-rated offerings is the Soft Iris Eau de Parfum 50ml, which typically retails for £16. This refined, everyday fragrance combines delicate floral notes with warm, lingering base accords. Through an exclusive promotion with cashback website TopCashback, this coveted scent can now be obtained for a mere 60p, representing an astonishing saving of over 95% for fragrance enthusiasts.
The promotional mechanics are straightforward: TopCashback is offering new members a £15 sign-up bonus when they register for an account and spend at least £15. For new members who are also new M&S customers, this means the Soft Iris perfume effectively costs just 60p after cashback. Existing M&S customers can still secure the fragrance for 87p, while regular TopCashback users without the new member bonus would pay £15.60 or £15.87 respectively.
Sophisticated Scent Profile
The Soft Iris fragrance opens with fresh bergamot and delicate iris notes, before revealing a heart of jasmine that provides floral elegance. The base combines vetiver, amber and patchouli to create a warm, sophisticated dry-down that lingers throughout the day. According to Marks & Spencer, the eau de parfum formulation delivers a richer fragrance experience than traditional perfumes, making it suitable for both everyday wear and special occasions.
One satisfied customer remarked: "Bought this as an alternative to more expensive perfumes and am very impressed. Smells lovely. It doesn't last quite as long as more expensive perfumes but for the price you can afford to re-apply."
Customer Reviews and Comparisons
The fragrance has earned an impressive 4.6-star rating from M&S shoppers, with many praising its value proposition. One reviewer commented: "Love, love, love! I adore this smell - it's subtle and soft but you can smell it nicely. I recently heard that every woman should have their own signature scent and I'm calling dibs on this one."
Another added: "Very pleasant, gentle floral. Soft and powdery. Only downside doesn't last long enough on me."
For context, Kylie Jenner's Cosmic fragrance, which shares similar jasmine and amber notes, retails at £35 for a 30ml bottle. Meanwhile, Phlur's Soft Spot, featuring jasmine, amber, sandalwood, vanilla and musk, costs £99 at Space NK, demonstrating the exceptional value offered by M&S's Discover range.
Expanding Your Fragrance Collection
For those looking to explore more options from the Discover range, M&S has launched a Discover Eau de Parfum Intense Gift Set priced under £30. This collection includes four of M&S's bestselling fragrances in their intensified formulations: Soft Iris, Pink Pepper, Warm Neroli and White Coconut, providing an excellent opportunity to sample multiple scents.
How to Secure the Deal
Shoppers interested in obtaining the Soft Iris Eau de Parfum for 60p should follow these steps:
- Sign up for a new TopCashback account or access your existing account
- Search for Marks & Spencer and select 'Get Cashback Now'
- Proceed with your order as normal through the TopCashback portal
- Cashback will be tracked and credited to your TopCashback account following order confirmation
This promotion represents one of the most remarkable beauty bargains currently available on the high street, allowing fragrance lovers to enjoy a sophisticated, complex scent at a truly minimal cost. With its blend of floral elegance and warm base notes, Soft Iris offers a fragrance experience that belies its accessible price point, proving that luxury scents need not come with luxury price tags.
