I consider shopping at TJ Maxx and Marshalls a professional sport. Weaving through infinite shopping carts and sale-filled aisles is not for the faint of heart, but hidden among the stacks of home decor and kitchen supplies is one of the retailers' best-kept secrets: the beauty section. More specifically, the fragrance section, which is packed with designer perfumes at surprisingly good prices.
To save you the overstimulating search, I did the scrolling for you. As a fragrance-obsessed beauty editor, I combed through both the TJ Maxx and Marshalls websites to find the best luxury perfumes actually worth buying this summer—all at a fraction of their typical retail price.
Ahead, shop team Cosmo's favorite summer perfumes currently on sale at TJ Maxx and Marshalls.
| Key notes | Tonka bean, cacao, vanilla, sandalwood, musk, amber, patchouli, |
One Cosmo editor says: “I didn’t understand the term most popular perfume in the world until I first sniffed this, then realized how many fancy people I’ve passed in the street and smelled this on. It’s not something overly saturated in the market with a million dupes, still, it’s recognizable enough to turn my head every time I catch a whiff of the sweet and floral combo. I love spritzing this on when I have a special occasion or when I wanna feel extra chic, and the bottle is a piece of art in itself. Plus, it lasts for hours on end, so you’ll still smell those rich gourmand notes late into the night.”—JASMINE HYMAN, ASSISTANT BEAUTY EDITOR
| Key notes | Bergamot, lemon, orris, sandalwood, vanilla |
One Cosmo editor says: “Gyspy Water is a majorly likable scent, with citrus, sweet, spicy, and earthy notes that blend so well together to smell happy and fresh. The grounding woodsiness pairs beautifully with those ultra-bright fruity notes in the opening, making it a really exciting scent without being powdery or soft at all. TBH, if you're gonna pick up any perfume from the brand without sniffing it first, def order this one.”—BETH GILLETTE, BEAUTY EDITOR
| Key notes | Pear, red berries, mandarin, brown sugar |
One Cosmo editor says: Gucci has a full collection of scents dedicated to different blooms. That said, Gorgeous Gardenia is by far the best, and continuously tops Sephora’s best seller list. This sweet, dreamy floral marries creamy gardenia (which smells a bit like coconut) with ripe pears and rich brown sugar. The result? An intoxicating fragrance that will make you feel infinitely happy.”—MARY HONKUS, CONTRIBUTING EDITOR
| Key notes | Lavender, vanilla, cacao |
One Cosmo editor says: “I decided to wear this on my wedding day, and since getting married is obviously a very grown-up activity, I want my scent to reflect that without abandoning the part of me that loves to smell like vanilla and sugar. Burberry Goddess does just that with a mix of vanilla and lavender, and the deep scent lasts all day.”—MIKHAILA ARCHER, EDITORIAL ASSISTANT
| Key notes | Lavender, mandarin orange, madagascar vanilla, musk, cedar and ambergris |
One Cosmo editor says: "As a huge fan of the original Libre scent, Libre L'Eau Nue feels like its chic summer counterpart. It keeps the fragrance's signature lavender and orange blossom DNA, but swaps the warm vanilla richness for brighter citrus notes and a fresher, skin-like finish. The result is a lighter, sun-drenched take on the beloved original that feels perfectly fit for a Euro summer.”—JH
| Key notes | Blackcurrant, Jasmine Accord, White Woods, Musk, Dry Amber |
One Cosmo editor says: “Burberry Her opens with a juicy hit of mixed berries, like crushed fruit in a refreshing glass of sparkling water. It softens into a light floral with jasmine and violet, before drying down into a slightly creamy musk. The overall effect is sweet but airy, with the fruit staying present without ever turning sugary or syrupy."—JH
| Key notes | Bitter almond, ambergris, musk, ambroxan, cashmeran |
One Cosmo editor says: “I can't stop spraying this, and every time I wear it, I smell myself all day long (something I don't necessarily do with a lot of other perfumes I own). I've been keeping the bottle by my desk, and I had to move it, because I was spraying it too often and wasting the bottle (even a beauty editor doesn't wanna waste precious BR540). And the tiny sizes are perfect for summer travel.”—BG
| Key notes | Miracle berry, bergamot, oak, patchouli |
One Cosmo editor says: “While the rich and warm notes of this scent aren’t inherently summery, I love wearing this spicy scent year-round. I get compliments on it every single time I wear it. It also lasts all day on both my skin and clothes, so I don’t need to worry about reapplying it after a long work day. And for a luxury perfume, it’s pretty decently priced too, especially on sale.” —JH
Why trust Cosmopolitan?
Jasmine Hyman is the assistant beauty editor at Cosmo who covers all things fragrance—from the latest scent trends to new perfume launches. For this story, she searched TJ Maxx and Marshalls for all of team Cosmo’s top picks for luxury scents.

Jasmine Hyman is the Assistant Beauty Editor at Cosmopolitan, where she writes about the latest beauty trends and must-have products. Her most prized beauty possessions are a meticulous skincare routine and salon blowouts. You’ll also likely find her in bed reading a good book or endlessly scrolling TikTok (spoiler: it’s usually the latter) while listening to Harry Styles’ entire discography on repeat. Follow her on Insta to be inundated with pictures of her meals.