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Wales Online
3 hours ago
- Wales Online
Superdrug's £13 alternative to Catherine Zeta-Jones' favourite Tom Ford perfume
Superdrug's £13 alternative to Catherine Zeta-Jones' favourite Tom Ford perfume 'My favourite perfume. The scent lasts forever and reminds me of hot summer nights' Welsh actress Catherine Zeta-Jones has revealed her favourite fragrance and shoppers can buy it from high-end retailers (Image: Getty Images) Sometimes, when we stumble upon a perfume, we know it's a special one if it takes us back to a specific time or place. Welsh actress Catherine Zeta-Jones, who is known for her elegance and beauty, has revealed her favourite fragrance that does exactly that - and it can be bought from high-end retailers. The actress and singer, known for starring in Chicago and The Legend of Zorro, revealed in an interview with Glamour back in 2021 that one of her favourite scents was Tom Ford Jasmin Rouge. As it suggests in the name, the perfume contains Jasmine, which, according to the actress, "evokes such wonderful memories for [her]". During the interview, Catherine said: "We have a lot of jasmine around the property in Mallorca, and I always take my last swim as the sun is going down. That's when the jasmine really starts to flourish and you can smell it." READ MORE: The eyeshadow mistake most women over 50 make and the best products to use instead LATEST: Liz Earle skincare set hailed 'amazing for older skin' now half price in sale A 50ml bottle of Tom Ford Jasmin Rouge could cost you in the range of £188.70 to £222 from retailers such as John Lewis, Selfridges and from the Tom Ford website. The Tom Ford scent is described as 'voluptuous', 'sensuous' and 'audacious', combining the 'unexpected blend' of Jasmine with sage and spices. Tom Ford Jasmin Rogue comes in a deep red bottle with a gold front, which evokes glamour. It's easy to see why a Hollywood star like Catherine Zeta-Jones loves a scent like this. For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter . While the scent may be popular with Catherine Zeta-Jones, its hefty price tag may be enough to put some people off from buying it. If you are looking for a similar scent but from an alternative retailer - and more importantly, for a more affordable price, there are other options out there. A 50ml bottle of Tom Ford Jasmin Rouge could cost you in the range of £188.70 to £222 from retailers such as John Lewis, Selfridges and from the Tom Ford website (Image: Selfridges) The NOU Jasmin Perfume for Women EDP 50ml, for example, was £27.10 but is now £11.20 at Superdrug, providing a £15.90 saving for beauty enthusiasts. The NOU Jasmin Perfume combines 'captivating' jasmine notes for a 'floral and alluring scent that lasts' according to the retailer. While there are no reviews of the perfume on Superdrug's website, there are on Amazon's site, which is currently selling the perfume for a marginally higher price of £12.99. So far, NOU Jasmin Perfume on Amazon has received a rating of 3.6 out of five stars based on 64 global reviews. "Love the fragrance," one happy reviewer said. "Exactly Jasmin smell. If you compare this to south India wedding, this smell you will get commonly as Jasmine flower we use in wedding for decorations/ for hair etc". But not everyone was pleased with the perfume and gave it a three-star rating. They reviewed: "Smells nice and a bit like jasmine but the perfume doesn't last long". However, another customer said it had a "very gentle scent", while another said it was "perfect". Elsewhere, those looking for a jasmine scent for a decent price could also purchase the Yardley English Jasmine Eau de Toilette 125ml from Boots, originally priced at £18 but now £6 cheaper at £12. The Boots fragrance has a floral scent, with notes of lemon and mandarin, mixed with 'delicate' notes of calamondin and frangipani, which complements the rich floral jasmine scent. The fragrance has received a rating of 3.9 out of five stars and 29 reviews. One customer was seemingly happy with their purchase and reviewed: "The scent is sooooooo good the citrusy floral scent just captures you. "The scent last long for about 3 hours and I love the packaging as it gives a rich look. It is also very cheap and worth the money and also love the fact that it is vegan friendly so I can recommend to my vegan friends". Like Catherine Zeta-Jones, this perfume evoked memories for one shopper. In their review, they penned: "Yardleys is a brand that reminds me of my Grandma, yet it's a brand I have grown to love over the years. "This scent is beautiful, not too strong that it overpowers the room but fresh enough. I have been wearing this perfume for the last month and have had several compliments. "This is a brand I have bought before and will definitely continue to buy. This product is value for money and I've even heard this particular scent be compared to Gucci. The packaging is good quality as well as a well made bottle." But the perfume didn't suit everyone. One shopper claimed: "The perfume isn't as strong as others nor does it last as long as I would have liked it to, the scent doesn't resemble jasmine, it's more like a wood smell, however the size of the bottle is good value for money, + it's vegan so it works well for a wider range of people". However, other customers were of a different view. This reviewer said: "I absolutely love Yardley London English Jasmine Eau de Toilette! The scent is fresh, floral, and beautifully delicate, making me feel elegant and confident every time I wear it. "It has the perfect balance—light enough for everyday use but still long-lasting. The jasmine notes are so natural and refreshing, not too overpowering, just the right amount of sophistication. "The packaging is also lovely, simple yet classy. Plus, I appreciate that it's made with 94% natural ingredients and is vegan & cruelty-free. It's truly one of my favourite fragrances!" Catherine Zeta-Jones isn't the only one to love Tom Ford Jasmin Rogue. While there are no reviews on the Selfridges and Tom Ford website, on John Lewis's website, the perfume has received a rating of five out of five stars based on eight reviews. One customer said: "My favourite perfume. The scent lasts forever and reminds me of hot summer nights." Another described it as "truly amazing and unique". And while one praised it as "refreshing and lasting", they had an issue with one thing. They added: "Absolutely love it. It's expensive but well worth it. However, not sure about the bottle's design, could do better; the bottle is masculine looking whereas the scent is delicate." Article continues below While another happy shopper remarked: "My partner is really happy with this product. One more added to her perfume collection. Great price too!"
South Wales Argus
4 hours ago
- South Wales Argus
Newport chef reaches final of National Chef of the Year
Carl Cleghorn is the only Welsh chef to be nominated for the UK-wide award. He runs Tyme by Carl Cleghorn, a private chef business offering bespoke, fine dining services to clients in their own homes or venues. Seen as the UK's most prestigious and respected culinary contest, competition has a long heritage, having helped to launch careers and opportunities for some of the biggest names in the UK's chef world. Previous winners include stellar names like Gordon Ramsay, Alyn Williams and Mark Sargeant. Originally from Cardiff and now based in Newport, Carl has brought his wealth of experience from Michelin-starred and AA Rosette-awarded kitchens to his business, which delivers restaurant-quality dining experiences directly to clients' homes and venue across the M4 corridor. "I am incredibly proud to represent Wales in the final of such a prestigious competition," Carl said. "This is an amazing opportunity to showcase the talent we have in Wales and a testament to the hard work that goes into every dish. 'I am looking forward to the final and hope to make my country proud." The final of the National Chef of the Year 2025 will take place on Tuesday, October 7 at the Hippodrome Casino in Leicester Square, London where the winner will be announced.
Scottish Sun
14 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
Trainspotting star blasts trigger warning for Irvine Welsh's new book
Welsh's follow-up to his best-seller has been branded 'juvenile' and 'embarrassing' after women characters were described using phrases 'posh f***y' and 'chunky bird' and a slur for Chinese was printed Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A TRAINSPOTTING star has hit out at a trigger warning being included on Irvine Welsh's new book. Actor Simon Weir, 52, has defended the writer after he was slammed for using racist and misogynistic terms in Men In Love. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Irvine Welsh has released his latest novel, Men in Love 2 Trainspotting star Simon Weir has hit out over a trigger warning Credit: Andrew Barr Welsh's follow-up to his best-seller has been branded 'juvenile' and 'embarrassing' after women characters were described using phrases 'posh f***y' and 'chunky bird' and a slur for Chinese was printed. Fears over the book's content saw publishers force him to include a disclaimer. Simon — who played Jailhouse in film T2 — has been helping Welsh promote Men In Love across the country. He told The Scottish Sun on Sunday: 'The trigger warning is an unnecessary nonsense. 'What do you expect from an Irvine Welsh book? 'People would be disappointed if there wasn't offensive language. 'But the point that Irvine was making on tour repeatedly is these are the words of fictional characters. 'They are not the views of the author.' Men In Love picks up where 1993's Trainspotting left off, with protagonist Mark Renton on the run after ripping off pals Sick Boy, Spud and Begbie following a drug deal. Chapters are told from the point of view of the characters as they attempt to kick their heroin and alcohol addictions to pursue romance. Huge blaze breaks out at Scots church as fire crews race to tackle flames Potential partners are described as 'willowy' and 'toothsome', while women 'must' have 'mental health issues' which are 'best to err on the side of anorexia, rather than obesity'. Another character is called a 'specky shaftoid' for wearing glasses. Welsh, 66, grew up in Leith, Edinburgh, the working-class son of a dock worker and a waitress. He says the language used is an accurate portrayal of attitudes the late 80s in the capital's council estates where Men In Love is set. An 'author's note' inserted against his will says the work 'aims to replicate the speech patterns commonly used by many people' and is 'not an endorsement (or even condemnation) of such behaviours'. Simon, from Hardgate, near Glasgow, added: 'Language evolves all the time and phrases that were used 30 or 40 years ago are not used now. 'I am worried about any censorship of this sort because it could change dramatic scenes and storylines if you can't use the language of a character or of that era. 'But if you really are easily offended then you probably should not be reading an Irvine Welsh novel.' Simon had to film his own offensive scene when he went full-frontal for his role in Trainspotting 2. That's after his character goes 'mental' when he realises he is being secretly filmed while having sex with a prostitute by Sick Boy (Jonny Lee Miller) who blackmails her clients. He recalls: 'When I went for the audition Danny Boyle just held up a pair of boots and went, 'That's your costume'. So I knew it was full on from the start.' However, Oscar-winning director Danny was so impressed by the Scot's performance he gave his uncredited character a name. Simon adds: 'The part was originally just called Punter Two. But Danny had asked me to just ad-lib some dialogue so I came up with this horrific line, where I shout 'Give it to me Jailhouse-style doll.' 'I was expecting that to get cut, but Danny said he loved it and told me 'You're no longer Punter Two, I'm going to call you jailhouse'. So I got a credit at the end of the film too.' Fraser Hudghton, director of Freedom Speech Union Scotland, said: 'Irvine Welsh's work is a rip-roaring ride through Scottish working class life. It is fearless fiction. "You're not reading the Trainspotting sequel and mistaking it for Woman's Weekly. New writers are forced to self-censor just to be published - cutting off the creative juice at source. "Just think of all the brilliant working class Scottish writers who can't get a book deal today just in case they upset someone with blue hair. It's a sin; publishers should quit deferring to DEI voodoo-meisters and get on with the job of letting everyone be heard.' Publisher Jonathan Cape has been approached for comment.
