Superdrug shoppers can get designer perfume for just £8 in stores - here's how

Superdrug shoppers can try out designer fragrances like Gucci, Prada and more without spending more than £10. It's all possible thanks to what some are calling the most convenient and cost-friendly way to sample a new scent.

TikTok user @Squashedpickled has racked up more than 1.4M views on her video about "the best Superdrug hack" that could be a major discovery for perfume fans. It offers shoppers the chance to try almost any of the shop's perfumes and aftershave that are out on display for just £7.99.

All shoppers need to do is purchase one of in stores and then ask a member of staff to fill it up with a perfume of their choice from what's available at the time. Squashedpickled's video showed a sign placed in a Superdrug store that states: "One complimentary fill."

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Towards the end of the video, the TikToker showed how she had selected the Valentino Born In Roma Uomo Intense as her sample. If she were to buy this designer perfume in a full bottle at Superdrug, .

The pods might be small at just 5ml - but that works out at around 65 sprays. Being so compact, they're easy to pop in your bag or take on holiday without having to lug about a bulky perfume bottle.

Made from "scratch-resistant plastic", the transparent body of the Perfume Pod allows you to see the fragrance level. So, you'll always know exactly how much you have left.

Superdrug says its perfume pods are "easy to use" and have "an incredible high definition spray head that produces a fine, luxurious fragrance mist". It adds: "The innovative Genie-S 'pump to fill' refill system perfectly transfers your fragrance without spills or damaging exposure to air, giving you approximately 65 sprays."

Once you're out of the complimentary fragrance, you could clean the pod out and refill it with your own perfume at home. Staff in Superdrug should show you how to do this when you get your pod filled up. The pods all cost £7.99 each.

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A Superdrug representative confirmed to the that shoppers "need to purchase these pods in-store to get the filling offer." Those purchasing via Click and Collect would not be able to claim their complimentary perfume.

To check if your local Superdrug has any of your favourite coloured pods, use the online stock checker. This can be found just below the 'add to basket' button.

Enter your postcode, and the website will cross-reference it against the stock each store reports to have. You can enable the list just to show shops that have available items near you, but it is stressed that this tool provides "an indication only", so it is best to act quickly rather than wait around.