While we all like to treat ourselves to one of the best luxe perfumes, they also often arrive with hefty price tags. So, we've scoured the internet to find the very best bargains on an array of designer scents, from the likes of Dior, YSL and Gucci, boasting up to 59% discounts...
Whether you're on the hunt for one of the best perfumes for women to become your new signature scent, or looking for the best long-lasting perfume that will follow you around all day long, either way a luxe fragrance can require a serious investment thanks to their large price tags. So, what if we told you that you could snap up a bottle of a top-shelf perfume for a fraction of its retail price?
We popped our bargain-hunting hat on and put our shopping expertise to good use, scrolling through a number of e-tailers websites in order to find the best perfume deals available on the market right now - with some scents boasting a price tag not too dissimilar from some of the best cheap perfumes. Spoiler, we uncovered savings of up to 59% on best-selling scents, including Gucci Flora Gorgeous Gardenia, YSL Libre and Prada Paradoxe...
The best perfume deals: The quick links
If you're looking to snap up a steal on a luxury fragrance, the key is to scour the web, scrolling through an array of e-tailers' websites, in order to find the crème de la crème of bargains. This can be a lengthy task but, luckily, we've done the hard work for you and curated a list of the must-have shopping destinations offering notable savings on a number of designer scents...
- Amazon: Savings of up to 59% on fragrances from the likes of Jimmy Choo, Elizabeth Arden, Calvin Klein and more
- Boots: Get up to half price off best-selling fragrances from Lancôme, Dolce & Gabbana and Viktor & Rolf
- Fragrance Direct: Enjoy designer scents boasting up to a huge 75% off, from brands such as YSL, Armani and Prada
- House of Fraser: Treat loved ones, or yourself, with up to 68% off perfumes from DKNY, Givenchy and Gucci
- John Lewis: Save up to 20% on selected Chloé fragrances, plus free gifts on a range of scents including Clarins, Estée Lauder and Rituals
- Look Fantastic: Boasting up to 70% off on popular perfumes from Versace, Marc Jacobs and Mugler
- Perfume Direct: Browse women's perfumes in the clearance sale, with up to 76% off Gucci, Michael Kors and Dolce & Gabbana
- Sephora: Make savings of up to 35% on fragrances from Givenchy, Prada and Burberry
- The Fragrance Shop: Up to 59% off perfumes from Armani, Maison Margiela and Kenzo in the sale, with up to 67% off for members
The best perfume deals this month
Throughout our bargain hunting endeavour, we stumbled across numerous unmissable, money-saving deals on some of the most popular fragrances currently available on the market - including scents from Chanel, Jo Malone and YSL...
Top tips for getting the best perfume deals
Backed by years of shopping experience, searching for the best deals out there, beauty editor Fiona McKim shares her insider knowledge for snapping up the best discounts on luxe, designer scents...
- Think ahead of the seasons: Fiona's number one top tip to snapping up a good deal on a top-shelf fragrance is to be planning ahead, she explains: “Designer brands often release limited edition versions of their most popular scents in Spring [and] richer, more intense versions in Fall and Winter." This means last season’s scents can often be found in retailer's sales, however they are "just as gorgeous as the classic versions", according to Fiona.
- Opt for discounted gift sets and boxes: Alongside an array of new fragrance launches each season, brands are also known to release gift sets around seasonal holidays such as Valentine's Day or Christmas. The key to nailing this top tip is by making sure to "seek out collections with two sizes or strengths of a fragrance, rather than 'filler' body lotions and creams," says Fiona. You’ll often find these gift sets’ price tags marked down even further as the holiday season comes to an end.
- Go big or go small: Keep in mind the size of perfume you’re looking for when on the hunt for fragrance bargains, as being unsure will only make the task at hand harder. Fiona advises: "If you have a signature perfume on repeat purchase, investing in the largest size and strongest possible concentration will save you money in the long term." Alternatively, "if you want to try a luxe fragrance but it's prohibitively expensive, look for travel rollerballs, solid versions and hair mists", Fiona suggests, adding that these are "reliably cheaper than eau de parfums, but you'll still smell as sweet".
As woman&home's Beauty Channel Editor, Fiona Mckim has tried more beauty products than she’s had hot dinners and nothing makes her happier than raving about a brilliant find on womanandhome.com. Fiona joined woman&home as Assistant Beauty Editor in 2013, and she has since covered every corner of the industry, from interviewing dermatologists and celebrities to reporting backstage at Fashion Week and judging the w&h Beauty Awards.
How do you know if you're genuinely getting a good deal?
As with any case shopping for bargains, it can be incredibly easy to be swayed by the thrill of reduced price tags, that said, it can also be equally easy to regret your sale purchase later down the line. The key to making responsible yet money-saving buys throughout sales periods is in the prep. Before shopping, it's worth considering the fragrances you'd like to add to your most reached-for perfume arsenal, Fiona advises: "cheap perfume is only a good deal if it's something you would have considered buying at full price," she adds: "15% off your signature scent is a better deal than 75% off the one you'll never wear."
When it comes to restocking your signature scent, it's a simple and straight-forward task of buying perfume online, but it can be a trickier task for those looking to invest in a new fragrance that you haven't smelled before. In order to avoid disappointment, Fiona recommends that you, "get to a shop and have a sniff for peace of mind that you're truly getting a bargain perfume, not a useless desk ornament". This is a very handy tip but we can appreciate it isn't always a possible option for virtual shoppers, in which case she suggests checking and understanding what's meant by perfume notes - plus, researching the "fragrance family of a scent you already love, then using it to inform your shopping".
A red discounted price tag can be enough to sway us into thinking we’ve secured a great deal, however make sure to always cross-reference the price with other retailers, Fiona stresses: "Make sure the price reduction you are being offered is really the best out there, and that the original price stated reflects that on other stores".
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