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Superdrug shoppers have been left raving over a budget-friendly fragrance they claim is ‘heaven in a bottle’ and has left everyone asking what they’re wearing

Shoppers are raving about a ‘heaven in a bottle’ perfume that’s is said to bring in loads of compliments. Eilish by Billie Eilish would normally cost £56 for a 100ml bottle but currently has 20% off on LookFantastic, bringing it down to £44.80.

Launched in 2021, Eilish is an amber vanilla fragrance designed for women. The creative nose behind the scent is Steve DeMercado, who has crafted 47 distinct aromas and the co-owner of OK Fine Fragrances. He’s also the talent behind well-loved celebrity perfumes such as Rihanna’s Riri (£63) released in 2015.

Kicking off with zesty top notes of sugar, red berries and mandarin orange, it matures into a heart comprising vanilla, cacao, spicy elements and rose. At its base, it provides a warm embrace of tonka bean, amber, musk and woodsy accords.

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On Superdrug, the ‘delicious’ aroma boasts a stellar average score of 4.9 out of 5 stars across over a thousand reviews. A delighted customer exclaimed: “I love Eilish. I got it a year ago for Christmas from a friend of mine and it smells so delicious. It’s lasted me so long, and I wear it every single day”, reports the Liverpool Echo.

Another fan remarked: “It smells like heaven in a bottle. I LOVE sweet scents and Billie’s perfume is the perfect balance. Not too sweet but you definitely get the vanilla and cocoa while getting softer floral notes.”

A third chimed in, “This perfume is amazing, I wear it literally every day. I will say if you don’t like sweet scents though this perfume may not be for you but it certainly is for me. It smells like an expensive vanilla with hints of fruit and personally I smell a bit of chocolate when I first put it on. The scent does change a bit throughout the day and it lasts a long time! Definitely gonna buy this again.”

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Another fan commented: “I absolutely love the smell of this fragrance. It’s warm, vanilla-ey, slightly sweet, slightly musky like amber, it’s beautiful. However, even though I am a big fan of Billie, I’m not going to blindly give this 5 stars like I see many reviewers are doing. This is an unbiased review. It smells amazing, but it doesn’t last very long.”

They further added, “I also hate that the ingredients include artificial fragrance (the price we pay for something that smells so good! ) but also artificial colourings (why? ) And lastly, although the bottle is very pretty, it’s *incredibly* annoying and anti-ergonomic. Just very very impractical for actually using. But, the smell is great.”

Our very own fragrance connoisseur, Jada Jones, had the chance to try out the perfume and shared: “I’m normally most drawn to gourmand scents so the original Eilish is actually one of my favourite perfumes, I got a bottle for Christmas and have already went through half of it by the end of January because it smells so good – I got compliments from everyone I hugged while wearing it.

“It’s one of my absolute favourite perfumes and my collection includes some really pricey scents. It’s perfect for everyday use, date night and when you just want to feel nice. I would say for fans of sweet scents it’s one to snap up. I find the smallest bottle is fine for throwing in my bag.”

This is a top pick for those looking for an affordable fragrance that rivals the likes of Kayali Vanilla 28 (£98 for 100ml) or Kilian’s Angel Share (£210 for 50ml). Eilish by Billie Eilish is available for £44.80 on LookFantastic.

If you’re keen to attend Billie’s upcoming gigs while smelling like her, we’ve got you covered there, as well.

How to buy Billie Eilish tickets now

Billie Eilish is on her way to the UK in just a few weeks to perform at a string of massive venues around the UK. This includes the likes of London’s O2 Arena, Glasgow’s OVO Hydro and plenty more.

Tickets may have been originally released last year, but fans who missed out have not lost all hope just yet. Tickets are still available right now from resale websites.

This includes the likes of viagogo and StubHub. Both of which we’ve listed below.

Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon split in 2014 after six years of marriage and have remained close for the sake of their twins, Monroe and Moroccan

Mariah Carey’s settlement with former husband Nick Cannon reveals how much the TV star pays the singer to help raise their twin kids. According to previous document, the pop icon requested that the father of her twins contributed an additional $5k-a-month to their trust fund, while she contributes nothing.

Back in 2014, when the couple disclosed their individual incomes, Mariah’s earnings were $6.3million, while Nick’s were $2.7million. However, Nick – who is now a father of 12 – has gone from strength to strength in his career.

An added clause when Mariah and Nick’s kids were young stipulated that Monroe and Moroccan, now 13, are forbidden from referring to Mariah and Nick’s future spouses as ‘mum’, ‘dad’, ‘mummy’, ‘daddy’, ‘father’, ‘mother’ or any similar term.

The Loverboy star and former America’s Got Talent host Nick tied the knot in the Bahamas in April 2008 after a six-week whirlwind romance. After welcoming the twins in May 2011, the pair renewed their wedding vows to celebrate their three-year wedding anniversary.

However, by April 2014, they confirmed their separation, but remained close for the sake of the children. While the twins live with Mariah, Nick does get to visit, with the agreement that Mariah will cover his travel and accommodation costs.

Mariah and Nick almost had a run in at this year’s BET Awards, too. The 55-year-old five-time Grammy winner arrived solo in a shimmering gold gown and took the stage to perform her latest single, Type Dangerous. She amazing her fans with her signature whistle notes and put on a dazzling display on stage.

Meanwhile, Cannon, 43, was also seen at the ceremony as part of the evening’s festivities. While the parents did not interact publicly, their presence at the same event sparked discussion among those on the sidelines.

Taking to social media, one user wrote: “Knowing that Nick Cannon and Bryan Tanaka were in the audience watching her is crazy.”

Another added: “Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon are in the same building. I can’t believe she fell for that.”

Showing their close bond, Nick opened up to Page Six following the death of Mariah’s mum last year. He said: “She’s doing the best that she possibly can, considering the circumstances.” He also emphasised the importance of family support during such tough times: “But as a family, we just got to be there to support one another, show love.”

Nick went on to say that Mariah is enjoying an excellent period with the twins: “She’s really having a great time with the kids.”

Continuing to stress the importance of family unity, he said of his children’s role: “That is, you know, the most important thing in the world to her, so it’s outstanding to see them supporting their mom the way they do.”

Coleen Rooney is famously proud of her brood of boys – and a source claims a feud the likes of which Victoria Beckham and her family are experiencing would be her ‘worst nightmare’

As Kai Rooney steps into the spotlight with a promising football career and a girlfriend by his side, a source has claimed that mum Coleen is worried that he could grow apart from her – like Victoria Beckham and her eldest son Brooklyn. Coleen has always worn her heart on her sleeve when it comes to her boys, but the source tells OK! that the I’m A Celebrity star is fearing what every mother dreads – falling out with one of her children and losing that close bond, as it appears designer Victoria has.

WAG-turned-wellness entrepreneur Coleen, 39, who has four sons with former England captain Wayne Rooney, also 39, is said to be feeling “emotional” about eldest son Kai, 15, carving out his own path. And, according to our source, recent headlines about the Beckhams’ strained relationship with Brooklyn and a family “feud” have struck a chord with Coleen – also a devoted mother from a footballing dynasty.

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Anyone who saw Coleen speak fondly of her children around the jungle campfire – and witnessed her tearful reunion with her boys down under, will know how much their bond means to her.

“Coleen’s life is her family, she’s made no secret of how much she adores all her boys. She has been following the Beckhams’ feud and wants to make sure nothing like that ever happens to her family. It’s only natural for a mother to worry, especially as her kids get older and their circle widens,” says the source.

“She loves Victoria – who has been her role model and inspiration. It would be Coleen’s worst nightmare if this happened to her with one of her children. Seeing it happen to Victoria is utterly heartbreaking for her. Her boys are her world. She was a young mum and they’re all very close. Kai is the eldest and she’ll surely have thought about him and be fearful about the future.”

Kai is following in his dad’s footsteps both on and off the pitch. Not only is he a rising football star, playing as a striker like Wayne, but he’s also got his first girlfriend and is clearly growing up fast.

Just last month, proud parents Coleen and Wayne watched their teenage son score the winning goal in a youth tournament final at Manchester United’s Old Trafford stadium. Sharing the moment on social media, they wrote, “Winning goal!!” and “An extra time winner always special” – but behind the scenes, we’re told the milestone was bittersweet.

For Coleen, the idea of one of her sons drifting away would be a “nightmare”, claims the source. As well as Kai, she’s mum to Klay, 12, Kit, nine, and Cass, seven, and has always put family first – often juggling her own career around the boys’ school runs, sports matches and holidays.

Our source goes on to say, “It’s the worry of being in the public eye – having that stardom where everyone knows who you are. Girls that perhaps want to be with you for the wrong reasons. “Boys are very close to their mums – but if they meet a girl that steals their heart, they can be as dedicated to that person, and it’s a mother’s worst nightmare to be caught in any feud with her son because of it. Coleen’s really feeling for Victoria at the moment – it really is food for thought.”

And while that inevitable “flying the nest” moment looms, as it does with every mum, Coleen will be doing her best to cherish every second she still has with her eldest at home.

It’s no surprise that Coleen’s concerns have been heightened by the ongoing speculation surrounding Victoria and David Beckham’s relationship with son Brooklyn – they grew up in similar worlds after all. Ever since Brooklyn, 26, tied the knot with American actress and heiress Nicola Peltz, 30, in April 2022, fans have noticed a distance between him and his famous family.

While the Beckhams have remained tight-lipped about the reported rift, there’s been speculation about tension, especially between Nicola and Victoria. And while Brooklyn now lives in the US full time, fans have pointed out he’s been absent from key Beckham family events, including David’s 50th birthday last month.

Brooklyn remained silent on social media on both his mother Victoria’s birthday in April and dad David’s. In fact, he skipped Victoria’s birthday entirely to be at Coachella with Nicola.

Meanwhile, Brooklyn and Romeo, 22, are allegedly no longer on speaking terms over Romeo’s romantic involvement with Kim Turnbull, which is now said to be over. DJ Kim was linked to Brooklyn a few years ago – but apparently this isn’t the source of their feud.

The brothers, once extremely close and known for doting on their younger siblings Cruz, 20, and Harper, 13, have grown apart, the source added. “Things have been terrible for a long time. It has upset their mum and dad so much. All they ever wanted was a big, happy family.”

Abbey Clancy has a very busy household with husband Peter Crouch and their four children – but as she reveals, she’d quite happily have another baby – she just might just have to convince her husband first

Abbey Clancy has secrets hopes for a larger brood – except her husband, retired football star Peter Crouch, doesn’t quite agree. The couple, who tied the knot 14 years ago, have been entertaining fans for years with their hilarious honesty and true affection for each other on their The Therapy Crouch podcast.

And as Abbey, 39, tells OK! in an exclusive interview, life may be pretty chaotic with the couple’s children Sophia, 14, Liberty, 10, Johnny, seven, and Jack, six – but she’d be quite happy to add some more chaos into the mix, if she had her own way, now the kids are all out at school every day.

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Revealing the best thing about parenting at this stage, model and former Strictly champion Abbey says: “We’re not walking round with two prams and two nappy bags! I love them when they’re babies but with my sister and brothers and their partners and kids, we’ve got a proper ready-made little gang now.”

But asked if she doesn’t need a fifth ‘baby’ then, she replies laughing: “I’d have 10 kids if I could, but Pete is like, “absolutely not”. I think he said he’ll leave me if I bring another living thing into the house. All the kids are in school now, so I could easily have a newborn, but my husband says “no way”.”

So, who will win the baby battle, does she think? Abbey confesses that she normally gets her own way – but he doesn’t think she will on this. – as she reveals she’s actually just got a lovely new addition to the family. “I’ve actually just got a lovely new baby who’s 18 hands – Enzo, my horse. He’s five minutes from the house but I’d like him to live in my garden and sleep in my bed, but that’s not possible either!”

And speaking of fifth babies, Abbey thinks it’s hilarious, some of the stuff that gets written about her and Peter, out of things they say on their hit podcast. “Well, it’s very inconsistent, isn’t it? One minute we’re living separate lives and the next we’re having a fifth baby! I don’t read the stories though, I only learn about them when I get a call from a relative asking, “Are you and Pete splitting up?” or “Are you having another baby?”

But she admits, people love it because it’s ‘authentic’: “ None of our friends listen to the podcast because they say they get enough of us anyway, because that’s totally who we are! I’m actually glad about that though, it means we can talk about them all on the podcast and they’ll never know!

“When we decided to do it we said it has to be unfiltered and real, and if you look at anything in life, the things that are authentic are the things that last, and work. It’s like therapy for us because it’s a great way to connect and talk about life, experiences and memories.

With occasionwear season officially here, we’ve found the perfect stylish and subtle midaxi dress that will take you through the summer from Marks & Spencer

Marks & Spencer is back taking online orders after the cyber attack, and as always, their current spring/summer collection is filled with stylish and elevated pieces that will really up your fashion game. One dress in particular that caught our eye was the Pure Cotton Bubble Hem Midaxi Dress.

With summer basically here, plus the races and weddings looming, finding the perfect dress you can wear to these different occasions is no mean feat, but we think this midaxi is the versatile summer dress to get your hands one. And at £49.50, this dress definitely isn’t breaking the bank.

Combining two trends in one, this black dress features a stylish bubble hem detail, as well as a flattering drop waist. Despite featuring more micro-trendy elements, the sleek black colour and classic silhouette mean this dress will last in your wardrobe for years to come.

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To style this midaxi, we suggest keeping it simple with a pair of gold or silver mules (depending on which you prefer), and a matching clutch or grab bag, and minimalist jewellery. Additionally, if you’re more of a maximalist, you could team leopard or zebra print accessories to make the look pop.

We’re not the only ones who are loving this versatile dress, shoppers are already leaving their reviews, praising the piece for its high quality and flattering fit. One shopper wrote: “Couldn’t resist this dress despite having to try on several sizes before finding best fit (it’s on the small side). The design quality becomes apparent once on with a drop waist, great if you are tall and long in the body, and the bubble hem. It’s also nicely lined and the cut out back still enables you to wear a bra. Please continue to provide such design quality please M&S.”

While a second shared how the dress got them heaps of compliments when they wore it. They added: “So many compliments wearing this dress. The dress is beautiful, I felt really nice in it, and lots and lots of women asked me where it was from.”

As briefly mentioned above, a few people criticised the sizing of the dress, claiming it runs rather small, so we suggest sizing up from your usual size, especially if you are in between.