Saving Money on Perfume
If you’re anything like us, you probably consider perfume an integral part of your day. You don’t feel fully dressed until you’ve spritzed your signature scent and leaving the house fragrance-free feels almost as outlandish as walking outside without underwear.
But there’s no need to brave a perfume-free world even when the purse strings are a little tighter. Instead, we’ve rounded up all of the best ways to save money when buying perfume. Read on for all of the best tips and thank us later!
Learn how to apply perfume properly to maximize each scent
There’s nothing more frustrating than applying your favorite perfume and realizing you can’t smell it at all even an hour later. So you’ll want to ensure you’re spritzing your perfume appropriately for the season and the climate, in order to maximize all of its gorgeous top, heart, and base notes.
For best results, spritz perfume on clean, dry skin, as scents tend to last longer on skin that’s free from any moisture or oil. When spritzing, apply it to your pulse points where the blood vessels are closest to the skin, like your wrists, neck, chest, behind the ears, inside of the elbows, and behind the knees.
Finally, don’t rub your wrists together after applying: while this is a natural next step for most people, it actually breaks down the perfume molecules faster and can cause the scent to fade more quickly.
Buy from discount retailers to get better deals
If you’re sleeping on discount retailers then you’re missing out on a huge range of budget-friendly scents. We’d consider ourselves experts of sorts when it comes to discounted perfumes and you’ll find thousands of wonderful scents from all of your favorite brands right here.
Another great discounted perfume website is FragranceX and both offer fast, free shipping on all purchases. Before you buy directly from your signature perfume’s website directly, have a look at a discount perfume retailer first!
Sign up to mailing lists to get discount coupons
An easy way to save money when buying perfume is to check for deals and discounts before purchasing. The best way to do this? Sign up to mailing lists from all of your favorite stockists so you’re first in the know when a great deal comes along. You can also download a browser extension that searches the web for discount codes like Honey, or use cashback websites to earn a few dollars in return each time you treat yourself or a loved one to a new scent.
Buy during off-season
You might find that summer scents are cheaper in the cooler months of the year and vice versa. So, if you’re not desperate to top up your favorite fragrances but see a great deal, it can save you money in the long run by buying a new bottle now.
It’s also worth keeping an eye out for discounts during shoulder seasons, when brands may be getting ready to promote their latest bottles. Finally, pay special attention during typical sale times, like after Christmas, Black Friday, and New Year’s Day.
Choose a perfume gift set
If you just can’t get enough of your favorite perfume but don’t want to spritz it too liberally on a daily basis, a perfume gift set can be a great way to soak up all of the deliciousness of the scent without applying it every day.
A perfume gift set often includes items like a full-sized bottle of perfume, a smaller travel-sized bottle, a body lotion, and a shower gel, which means an almost endless supply of incredible scent for a much better price. Bonus points for the fact that your showers will smell a whole lot more beautiful now, too.
Buy in bulk
Some retailers offer discounts and deals if you buy more than one perfume at a time. Whether that’s a discount on your overall shopping basket, a free gift included just for you, or free shipping, you’ll often find that buying in bulk can save you money on your perfume long beyond the bottle itself. As prices continue to rise, this can also be a great way to snap up your signature scent before the brand increases its RRP.
We’ve finished talking you through all of the best ways to save money on perfumes, which means you’re now fully equipped to go out there and secure the best deals on your favorite signature scent!
Georgie Darling is a freelance lifestyle and travel writer from London, England. Her work has been published in ELLE, Yahoo, Red, Grazia, and Tripadvisor, amongst others. When she’s not writing, Georgie spends most of her time travelling to new countries and scuba diving. She’s been an avid fragrance lover since a young age and considers Alaïa by Alaïa Paris to be her signature scent.
