Perfume deals in October 2024: enjoy savings on luxe fragrances

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By Hannah Holway

last updated 12 September 2024

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Looking for a luxe signature scent for less? You’ve come to the right place as we’ve searched the web for the best money-saving deals on designer perfumes, including buys from Chanel, YSL and Jo Malone - with discounts of up to 65% off…

While the best perfumes for women may boast a luxury scent that lasts all day long, they can also be a pricey investment in your beauty portfolio, thanks to their designer name tags. But, what if we told you that you could nab a bottle of a top-shelf fragrance, whilst also being slightly kinder on your purse strings? Whether you’re after one of the best long-lasting perfumes or you have a specific go-to aroma in mind, shopping discounted scents is the perfect opportunity to test out a new fragrance that you've had your eye on, or even stock up on your everyday favourite for the same price as some of the best cheap perfumes.

With that in mind, we’ve searched high and low to find the best perfume deals available on the market right now that are worth snapping up. We’re talking unmissable savings of up to 65%, including must-have picks from the likes of Gucci, Prada and Dior, for a fraction of their typical retail price…

The best perfume deals: The quick links

The key to securing a good deal on luxury fragrances is by scouring a range of retailers' websites in order to find the crème de la crème of bargains. Luckily, we've done the hard work for you and put together a list of the go-to shopping destinations that are sure to offer some big savings on an array of designer brands...

All Beauty: Save up to 75% off cult fragrance brands such as Tom Ford, Prada and Marc Jacobs
Amazon: Enjoy savings of up to 67% on scents from the likes of Elizabeth Arden, Jimmy Choo, Estée Lauder and more
Boots: Get up to half price off popular fragrances from Gucci, Burberry, Versace and Dolce & Gabbana
Fragrance Direct: Treat yourself to a huge 75% off designer scents, from brands such as YSL, Chloé and Rabanne
House of Fraser: Save up to 62% off perfumes from Coach, DKNY and Tiffany & Co
John Lewis: Free gifts when purchasing scents from OUAI, Estée Lauder and Shiseido
Look Fantastic: Up to 70% off on popular perfumes from Armani, Carolina Herrera and Valentino
Perfume Direct: Browse women's perfumes in the clearance sale by Gucci, Michael Kors, DKNY and more
Sephora: Make savings of up to 50% on fragrances from Maison Margiela, Caudalie and Givenchy
The Fragrance Shop: Up to 59% off perfumes from Armani, Juliette Has A Gun and Mugler 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

With years of experience scouring the web for the best perfume deals there is to offer, beauty editor Fiona McKim shares her insider knowledge for scouting out 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".

Fiona McKim

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?

When it comes to any bargain hunting, it can be incredibly easy to make rash purchasing decisions thanks to the thrill of price reductions, but it’s equally as easy to regret your discounted buy further down the line. Before any sales shopping, it’s wise to think about the fragrance you’d like to add to your frequently-used collection, 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."

As for buying perfume online, this can be an even trickier task as you can’t try it before you buy, as you do when you’re shopping in-store. So, before adding a discount fragrance that you’ve never smelled before to your virtual basket, 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". Whilst it’s a very handy tip, we understand this isn’t always a possible option, 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".

Seeing a discounted red 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".

Hannah is the UK Shopping Writer for woman&home. As a shopping writer, Hannah has written on everything from period pants to wine subscriptions, and is especially interested in sustainable alternatives to well-known products, as well as books and homeware accessories.

Before she joined the team at woman&home Hannah headed up the social media accounts for Wonderland in 2019, where she was also a Contributing Editor for the magazine’s sister titles. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Hannah also explored evolving shopping trends at New York Magazine’s The Strategist UK, researching everything from face masks to status candles and even pens.

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