Marks and Spencer has launched its new Studio Eau de Parfum collection, featuring eight unisex fragrances priced at £22.50 each for a 100ml bottle. Among them, Darkest Vanilla has quickly become a standout, and savvy shoppers can now get it for as little as £6.94 through a TopCashback offer.
How to Get the Deal
New TopCashback members who sign up and shop at M&S via the cashback site can claim £15 cashback on purchases over £15, effectively reducing the perfume's price to £6.94. Existing M&S customers can still benefit, bringing the cost down to approximately £7.31. Cashback may take up to seven days to appear in accounts.
Darkest Vanilla: A Scent Worth Spritzing
Blending vanilla with brown sugar, amber, tonka bean, and patchouli, Darkest Vanilla offers a sweet yet sophisticated aroma. It avoids being overly sugary, with deeper notes providing a sultry finish. The fragrance boasts impressive longevity, lingering on clothes for hours and garnering compliments with just a couple of sprays.
Reviewers have praised it as a 'gorgeous warm vanilla scent without being too sweet' and noted its stunning bottle and great value. One buyer shared that it made a perfect gift, delighting their daughter-in-law.
Comparison to High-End Fragrances
Darkest Vanilla is reminiscent of Kayali Vanilla 28, which costs £80 for a 50ml bottle on Cult Beauty. Both feature brown sugar and tonka bean with warm musky undertones, but the M&S version offers a more affordable alternative.
Another Option: Salted Haze
Also from the Studio collection, Salted Haze captures a summer holiday vibe with notes of seaweed, pear blossom, and fig leaf. Its sea salt and lavender notes create a fresh, tranquil heart with a soft muskiness. While Darkest Vanilla remains a favorite, Salted Haze is an addictive summer option ideal for beach days.
It compares to Jo Malone London's Wood Sage & Sea Salt Cologne (£122 for 100ml), but Salted Haze is fruitier and more floral, with a sweeter, beachier character thanks to the pear blossom and seaweed notes.
How to Claim the Cashback
- Sign up as a new member at TopCashback for free via the provided link.
- Search for M&S on the site, click through, and purchase the Darkest Vanilla perfume at the normal price.
- Get £15 cashback when spending £15 or more on an item.
- The cashback will be credited to the TopCashback 'Earnings page' within seven days of purchase.
