Shoppers can enjoy big discounts on designer perfumes in the run-up to Black Friday weekend(Image: Marc Jacobs)

Best Black Friday perfume deals to expect in 2024, according to a fragrance expert

Smell like a dream for less — including reductions on big names like Prada, Marc Jacobs, Gucci and more

by · The Mirror

Black Friday is recognised as one of the biggest shopping events of the year, and for good reason. We see sale prices worth waiting the whole year for — whether you're looking for a new computer, to restock your entire beauty counter, or to replace your washing machine, it's often the first event we think of when pulling out our debit cards.

For the last four years, we've covered Black Friday in all its greatness; it's the time of year when family members get texts from us recommending they immediately start Christmas shopping. While we've looked at many sales, it's the perfumes and home fragrances that always get us — our personal collection of scents is easily in the hundreds at this point.

If you're getting ready to scout big fragrance deals for Black Friday, we've rounded up some great discounts already live — and included some top tips for getting the absolute best value for your money when buying perfumes.

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Best early Black Friday perfume deals 2024

The majority of retailers haven't officially announced Black Friday deals yet, but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy some hefty discounts. Below, we've scouted out some of the best perfume deals ahead of the big event on Friday, November 29.

Boots

Boots has discounted selected Marc Jacobs fragrances, including the popular Dot and Daisy perfumes( Image: Marc Jacob)

As always, Boots is a stand-out for sale season, and it hasn't disappointed this year, having already dropped its early Black Friday deals. Shoppers can bag up to 50% off some big names, including Gucci, Marc Jacobs and YSL (the iconic Black Opium is currently half off).

Plus, you can even bag a 'free' gift when you buy selected beauty and fragrances. View the full line-up here.

LookFantastic

It doesn't have to be sale season for Look Fantastic to drop a great deal; the beauty superstore regularly launches great offers to get shoppers excited. Right now, YSL's Black Opium is 40% off (£64.80 from £108), while Davidoff's iconic Cool Water is 50% off (£35 from £70).

PSA: Look Fantastic will launch its £40 Black Friday Edit on November 1, with products worth over £175 — definitely one to put in your diary.

Debenhams

Chloé's Eau De Parfum For Her is 25% off at Debenhams right now( Image: Chloé)

Debenhams has been seriously impressing our shopping team this year; the department store constantly offers major discounts on everything from winter coats to chic homeware. Fragrance-wise, it's offering up to 70% off more than 1,000 perfumes, including Prada, Armani, and Calvin Klein.

Our top pick? This 25% discount on Chloé's iconic Eau De Parfum For Her, which is reduced to £71.25 from £95 for a 50ml bottle.

The Fragrance Shop

The Fragrance Shop has offered some early discounts on a wealth of bestsellers and new launches, including £12 and £7 off Mugler's Alien and Ariana Grande's vanilla-infused fragrance MOD, respectively. FYI, if you sign up as a member, you can enjoy extra discounts and free delivery.

Tips on getting the most out of Black Friday perfume deals

Discovery Sets

Discovery sets are a great way to try new scents( Image: Maison Margiela)

Did you know that perfume can go off? Most people don't. It's unlikely that using an older perfume will make you sick, but you will lose out on the fragrance you bought after leaving it on a shelf for a few years, which seems like a big waste. My trick to get around this is when I'm experimenting with a new brand or range of scents is opting for discovery sets or 10ml bottles.

They're a great way to try high-value perfumes without breaking the bank, but they're an even better way to see how much you actually like a scent. If you smell something in store and love it but then never reach for a 10ml bottle, then it's probably not worth buying the full thing.

You might surprise yourself with which one you like most, too. There's often a wide range of scents, and they can be quite different from each other. After seeing the Kayali Vacay in a Bottle range, I expected Capri to be my favourite, but I was shocked to find that I reach for the Maldives the most.

Discovery sets are great value year round but even better when Black Friday arrives, when they become even more affordable. The sets containing 10ml bottles are our favourites, as can be found with Maison Margiela's Replica range and Charlotte Tilbury's Collection of Emotions.

Big Names

Big brands often drop their prices for Black Friday( Image: LookFantastic)

The reason Black Friday is so popular is because we see so many price drops. It's a good time to buy most things but it's an even better time to splash out on those with a more premium price tag.

Tom Ford scents regularly retail at over £100 for even a small bottle, but on Black Friday, you can find significant savings that are more noticeable than you'd see on more budget-friendly brands. It's a good time to scoop one of these up — I'd recommend heading into a store and trying it on this month before the sales hit so you can find out if the scent is your best fit.

I'll be keeping my eye out for big hits like Tobacco Vanille, Black Orchid and Lost Cherry.

When is Black Friday 2024?

In 2024, Black Friday falls on Friday, November 29 and continues through the weekend, culminating on Cyber Monday, December 2. Saying that, some retailers offer early access to Black Friday deals, sometimes starting weeks in advance.

With that in mind, we've rounded up the best early Black Friday deals here, including picks from Ninja, Oodie and Samsung.