Nothing beats a Chanel perfume, but did you know that M&S has a fragrance that smells really similar to the luxury scent? The British brand known for its great quality has a brilliant line of perfumes that you might have missed if you weren’t looking closely, and many of them are dupes for designer fragrances.

At M&S, you’ll find a seriously good dupe for Paco Rabanne’s Lady Million, Lancome’s La Vie Est Belle and even Chanel’s No.5 fragrance. So if you’re looking for ways to save your pennies as the cost of living rises dramatically, it’s worth checking them out these cheaper alternatives.

Next, check our list of the best M&S perfume dupes, ALDI perfume dupes and Zara perfume dupes for more delicious scents that smell like your expensive favourites.

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Which M&S perfume smells like Chanel?

M&S’ Velvet Amber perfume is said to smell similar to M&S’ iconic No.5 fragrance. The perfume is the new and improved version of the now-discontinued Velvet Rose, and it’s making waves as a great alternative to Chanel.

With Velvet Amber, you get the same luxurious feel as Chanel but it’s so much more affordable – you could buy twelve of them for the price of one Chanel bottle! M&S describes it as a ‘rich amber scent’ with lovely neroli and bold white flower notes.

On top of that, M&S’ perfume range includes another Chanel dupe in Soft Iris, which many say is a dead ringer for Chanel’s Coco Mademoiselle.

The Original: Chanel No. 5 EDP, now £119.68, Sephora

N°5 Eau De Parfum 100ml, now £119.68, Chanel at Sephora – buy now

Chanel No. 5 was created by Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel and Ernest Beaux in 1921 and is still one of most esteemed fragrances in history. It’s timeless thanks to its floral and woody scent, and M&S has a similar perfume which gives it a run for its money.

Size and prices

35ml (£71 at Sephora)

50ml (now £87.12 at Sephora)

100ml (now £119.68 at Sephora)

Scent

Chanel No.5 has top notes of Aldehydes, Ylang-Ylang, Neroli, Bergamot and Peach, middle notes of Iris, Jasmine, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley, and base notes of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Oakmoss, Patchouli and Vetiver.

The Dupe: Velvet Amber EDT, £10, M&S

Velvet Amber Eau De Toilette 100ml, £10, M&S – buy now

Part of the M&S Discovery range, Velvet Amber offers a scent similar to Chanel No.5 thanks to its matching notes of Jasmine and Neroli. As is to be expected from a fragrance that’s a fraction of the cost of the original, it might take a few sprays throughout the day to get the same longevity, but at £10 for 100ml, it’s worth the effort.

Size and prices

30 ml (£6)
100 ml (£10)

Scent

As the name suggests, Velvet Amber has notes of Amber, Neroli and Jasmine, which work to create a floral scent that’s truly delicious.

Is M&S Velvet Amber worth it?

Is M&S Velvet Amber worth trying out? Without a shadow of a doubt. It’s become one of my personal go-to scents for the daytime. If you’re looking for a cheaper scent, I can personally recommend it and if you’re unsure, opt for 30ml first. See if you use it up, and then invest in the bigger size.