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Nordstrom Rack Has a ~Secret~ Sale On Tons of Editor-Favorite Perfumes
I spy up to 73 percent (!!) off YSL, Gucci, Billie Eilish, and more.
If you're anything like me, your perfume-collecting habits are at odds with your budget. As a shopping editor, I believe it's my duty to sound the alarm to my fellow fragrance fans any time I come across discounts on popular scents. While scrolling through Nordstrom Rack's sale section this week (one of my favorite pastimes), I found so many unbelievably good deals on editor-adored perfumes—as in, up to 73 percent (!) off.
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I'll be the first to admit it: Nordstrom Rack's fragrance section can be a little hit or miss (it is an overstock retailer, after all). I've done the work for you by sorting through hundreds of perfume deals and narrowing it down to 12 worth-it scents that have received rave reviews from our editors. That includes everything from classics like YSL Black Opium and Marc Jacobs Daisy—two of our most iconic perfume picks of all time—to newer favorites like Billie Eilish Eilish, one of our top long-lasting perfumes. Just note that these deals are final sale, so choose wisely.
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"My personal favorite from Juliette Has A Gun's lineup, Ode to Dullness is the definition of cozy. Its notes of cashmere, tonka, and sandalwood embody the feeling of slipping into a luxurious sweater set. It smells soft, creamy, and elegant—making it ideal for cold weather. "—LAUREN GRUBER, ASSOCIATE COMMERCE EDITOR
Features at a Glance
| Key notes | Freesia, cashmere flower, sandalwood, musk, tonka bean |
| Scent family | Soft woods |
"Bar none, I've gotten the most compliments when I'm wearing Billie Eilish's original scent than any other perfume. Eilish smells like an ultra-sweet vanilla cloud. It's loaded with sugar, cacao, musk, red berries, and amber that make it warm and cozy."—BETH GILLETTE, BEAUTY EDITOR
Features at a Glance
| Key notes | Vanilla, cocoa, mandarin, warm berries, cocoa, musk |
| Scent family | Gourmand |
"I’m a vocal floral perfume hater, but this scent changed me. It doesn’t smell like a garden, but rather has a sultry good-girl-gone-bad vibe to it that makes me feel irresistible when I wear it.”—MARY HONKUS, CONTRIBUTING BEAUTY EDITOR
Features at a Glance
| Key notes | Lavender, musk, orange blossom |
| Scent family | Warm floral |
"There's a reason why this scent has been iconic since the 90s—its uplifting blend of green tea and citrus notes still feels fresh and timeless. It reminds me of a chilled bottle of Lipton iced tea in the best way. And fun fact: it was created by Francis Kurkdjian, the nose behind Baccarat Rouge 540 and Burberry Her."—LG
Features at a Glance
| Key notes | Green tea, bergamot, jasmine, musk, white amber |
| Scent family | Fresh |
"One of the most intense, long-lasting perfumes I own, Alien is the scent I reach for when I want to turn heads. The second I walk into a room wearing a few spritzes of this, everyone can catch a whiff of the sparkling jasmine in the top notes of this scent. But as it lingers in the air, there's a warmth from cashmere and amber that settles it down. It's bold and strong."—BG
Features at a Glance
| Key notes | Jasmine, cashmere, amber |
| Scent family | Warm floral |
"This was the first 'big girl' perfume I ever wore in high school, and the fresh and floral scent still holds up to this day. It’s equal parts floral and sweet, and brings a touch of youthful nostalgia.”—JASMINE HYMAN, ASSISTANT BEAUTY EDITOR
Features at a Glance
| Key notes | Strawberry, violet leaves, jasmine, sandalwood |
| Scent family | Floral |
"Love floral perfumes? Same, but I especially love one that’s got a bit of ~spice~ to take the edge off any overpowering powder vibes. And for this one, Gucci added a bit of warm brown sugar and patchouli to the otherwise jasmine and gardenia base to create the perfect mingling of woodsy and fresh."—BG
Features at a Glance
| Key notes | Gardenia, brown sugar, pear blossom, patchouli, jasmine |
| Scent family | Fruity floral |
"Ruby Orchid is the sexy, fall version of Flowerbomb, IMO. It's deeper and more full-bodied, but without the spiciness of the original. Instead, it's packed with a vanilla bean undertone that makes me smell yummy."—BG
Features at a Glance
| Key notes | Peach, orchid, vanilla bean |
| Scent family | Floral gourmand |
"If you're looking for a fall/winter scent that is the very definition of ~powerful~, allow me to introduce you to Carmina... The amount of compliments I received from this perfume was unmatched, with people dying to know what it was—oh, and this was *two* days after I had originally sprayed it on."—SIENA GAGLIANO, FORMER ASSOCIATE EDITOR
Features at a Glance
| Key notes | Black cherry, saffron, rose, musk, cashmere wood |
| Scent family | Ambery floral |
“This deliciously warm blend of vanilla caramel and amber is perfectly balanced with sweet notes of fruit and honeysuckle, creating the most fun, playful scent that has been loved for years. But don't worry about it smelling too juvenile, the perfume exudes, what I like to call, a 'grownup sweet' that is more ~sophisticated~ than its super-candied predecessors.” — BG
Features at a Glance
| Key notes | peach nectar, berries, amber, vanilla, caramel |
| Scent family | Gourmand |
"Although coffee perfume doesn't exactly hit like my morning caffeine, it does smell pretty frickin' good. Don't worry, though. This isn't an edible gourmand. Instead, jasmine and other white flowers turn this into a sophisticated scent."—BG
Features at a Glance
| Key notes | Jasmine, vanilla bourbon, coffee, patchouli |
| Scent family | Floral gourmand |
"Yes, it is absolutely possible to find a perfume that is both woody and sweet. In fact, the differing scent profiles are what make Mugler's Angel so iconic. Sweet and citrus notes of cotton candy and an array of fruits add that vibrant playful touch, and then the perfume develops into a rich and complex blend, thanks to the musky, woody base notes of patchouli. An interesting combo that just works, trust."—SG
Features at a Glance
| Key notes | Cotton candy, caramel, berries, patchouli, jasmine |
| Scent family | Gourmand |
Why trust ‘Cosmopolitan’?
Lauren Gruber is an associate commerce editor at Cosmopolitan with over five years of experience researching and writing about all things beauty. An expert in the perfume space, she uses her knowledge of the history and science of fragrance to analyze the latest trends.
Lauren Gruber is an associate commerce editor at Hearst Magazines, where she writes for publications like Good Housekeeping, Cosmopolitan, Prevention, Country Living, House Beautiful, and more. She has over four years of professional experience covering a variety of lifestyle topics from home to fashion, with an advanced background in beauty and fragrance. When she’s not researching the most worthy Prime Day deals or hands-on testing all the latest perfume launches, Lauren is probably hanging out with her cat Serafina or flexing her AMC A-List membership at the movie theater.
You can find her previous work at Entertainment Tonight, Shop TODAY, USA Today, Self Magazine, L’Officiel USA, V Magazine, and Modern Luxury Media.
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