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The iconic Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is upon us. While certain major shopping sale events like Amazon Prime Day are membership-based, the only requirement to shop Nordstrom’s annual summer sale is a love of great deals — and in this case, a penchant for perfume.
For many, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is something of a back-to-school rite-of-passage, a first chance to experiment with a new sartorial identity come autumn, or a chance to be way ahead of the curve in stocking up on gifts for women and gifts for the men in your life. Savvy fashion lovers perennially hit up the Nordstrom Anniversary sale to get a head start on filling in their wardrobe for the coming season–think: deeply discounted Stuart Weitzman ballet flats and cozy pajamas. There are literally thousands of marked-down items ranging from Nordstrom Anniversary Sale fashion deals to Nordstrom Anniversary Sale shoe deals, and everything in between, like accessories and intimates. Don’t hit checkout without perusing Nordstrom’s digital beauty aisle, which often hosts the biggest savings sale-wide.
Stalwart beauty products, like a Charlotte Tilbury set of liquid and powder highlighters and blush and a duo of Nars’ most-loved blush shades, are ripe for the discounted picking, as well as new fan favorites like Prada lipstick sets that are $60 off. And don’t get us started on skin care. Tata Harper full-size cleansers and Augustinus Bader moisturizers that are included in WWD’s Greatest Skincare Products of All Time are just some of the highlights.
Women’s perfumes, men’s colognes, and gender-neutral body sprays are another unmissable sale highlight — and in our editors’ eyes, the best deals that Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale has to offer. High-end perfumes like Tom Ford’s Cherry fragrances and a sampling of eight Maison Francis Kurkdjian scents are available for far less than their regular price tag. The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is also the perfect occasion to dip one’s toe (or pulse point) into cult-favorite scents from brands like Byredo and Parfums de Marly. Some fragrance sets included in the sale are Nordstrom exclusives, like a duo of full-size and travel-size perfumes from Viktor & Rolf.
These fragrance deals make the perfect gifts for wives and husbands and gifts for moms and dads for upcoming anniversaries, birthdays, and holidays. In doubt of the scent they will love? Try a set of samplers like Le Labo’s Discovery Set of three fragrances so they can experiment. Or, if you know their signature perfume, nab them a gift set that includes a full-size and mini from the likes of Valentino and Tory Burch. Some fragrance sets even include additional beauty products like mascara or hair mist.
The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is underway and runs through Aug. 4, but act fast as these fragrance deals typically sell out.
Diptyque Eau Rose Eau de Parfum & Hair Mist Set
You know them for their luxury candles, now love them for their fragrances. This on-sale set from Diptyque includes an Eau Rose fragrance and an accompanying hair mist to take your scent game to the next level.
Price upon publish date of this article: $119
Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Fragrance & Mascara Gift Set
Get the full Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium experience with this set that features a full-size perfume and a mini mascara that promises a 200 percent increase in lash volume.
Price upon publish date of this article: $103
Tory Burch Essence of Dreams Electric Sky Eau de Parfum Set
Cactus flower, lavender, wood, sage, and Palo Santo combine into one woody, aromatic scent from Tory Burch. In this Anniversary Sale deal, the Electric Sky perfume from the Essence of Dreams range comes with a mini version, too, perfect for popping in your handbag.
Price upon publish date of this article: $105
Gucci Guilty Pour Homme Eau de Parfum Gift Set
Gucci’s Guilty Por Homme set features a full-sized men’s cologne, accompanying shower gel, and deodorant stick. Leaving no bit of skin unaccounted for, he’ll love this scent that features notes of chili pepper, sandalwood, and rose.
Price upon publish date of this article: $128
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Meet the Author
Ashley Davis is a New York-based writer focusing on fashion, lifestyle, and everything in between. As a beauty lover for many years, she has become an expert on perfumes and colognes. Davis regularly reports on the fragrance category, and used her expertise to write this article on top fragrance gift set deals to shop during the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale.