Herewith, browse Vogue’s picks for the best perfumes and colognes on sale during the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, and prepare to elevate your every pulse point—at a much lower price point. But hurry: These deals won’t last for long.
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Paris Fragrance Wardrobe for Her Set
- Why we love it: The Parisian fragrance house is best known for gracing the world with Baccarat Rouge 540. With notes of jasmine, saffron, bitter almond, ambergris, and musky wood, it’s a fragrance that’s sweet yet soft, lingering but light, and flattering on positively everyone—which explains its place on Vogue’s list of the best perfumes for women. But why stop there? In the Maison Francis Kurkdjian Paris Fragrance Wardrobe for Her Set, Baccarat Rouge 540 is just one of six travel-friendly scents to explore. From the fruity-floral À la Rose, to the musky-floral 724 and the spicy-floral Gentle Fluidity Gold, the set has a scent that will send any nose reeling. “This is a must-try to discover a new favorite from the brand’s amazing scents,” says Autumne West, national beauty director at Nordstrom. “I personally love Gentle Fluidity Gold Eau de Parfum, as well as Baccarat Rouge 540, and this set includes both.”
- Fragrance notes: Aqua Media Cologne: bergamot, verbena, sweet fennel, woody musk accord; À la Rose Eau de Parfum: Rose, bergamot, orange, violet, magnolia blossom, cedarwood, musk; 724 Eau de Parfum: bergamot, white floral accord, jasmine, sandalwood accord, white musks; Petit Matin Eau de Parfum: Litsea cubeba, Calabrian lemon, lavender from Provence, orange blossom, hawthorn accord, musk, ambroxan; Gentle Fluidity Gold Eau de Parfum: juniper berries, nutmeg, coriander, musk, ambery woods, vanilla; Oud Satin Mood Eau de Parfum: violet accord, rose, oud, amber, vanilla accord; Grand Soir Eau de Parfum: cistus labdanum, benzoin, vanilla accord, ambery accord; Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait de Parfum: jasmine, saffron, bitter almond, cedarwood, musky wood accord, ambergris
- Size: six 0.37 oz. bottles
Yves Saint Laurent Libre Eau de Parfum Gift Set
- Why we love it: A mix of French lavender, Moroccan orange blossom, and musky, woody accord, Yves Saint Laurent’s Libre has also captured West’s fancy. “This scent is so fresh and light—a perfect addition for the summer,” she says. West isn’t alone in her affection for the warm floral fragrance. The chart-topping face of the perfume, Dua Lipa, has been known to dance the night away in a cloud of Libre. During the Nordstrom perfume sale, the popstar-approved scent comes in a set that includes a travel-friendly spray—just the thing for your world tour.
- Fragrance notes: lavender essence, orange blossom, musk accord
- Size: travel-size eau de parfum (3 oz.), travel size eau de parfum spray (0.33 oz.)
Tom Ford Private Blend Cherries Fragrance Travel Set and Atomizer
- Why we love it: When Tom Ford waves his magic wand over anything—even a sweet, innocent cherry—it becomes riddled with sex appeal. (And also becomes Fucking Fabulous, but that’s another story for another scent.) This particular set contains three of Ford’s cherry-based fragrances, each laced with enticing notes ranging from jasmine and musk to saffron and smoked wood. First is Cherry Smoke, which has “a captivating darkness that deepens as it dries down,” Vogue former editor Janelle Okwodu has noted. Meanwhile, Electric Cherry puts a musky, gingery spin on candied cherries, while Lost Cherry adds bitter almond and spice to a base note of dark cherry. “I love that this duo set has both sizes, making packing for travel easy,” West says. “Plus, the scents are so, so good!”
- Fragrance notes: Lost Cherry Eau de Parfum: dark cherry, bitter almond, spice; Electric Cherry Eau de Parfum: morello cherry, ginger, jasmine sambac, musk; Cherry Smoke Eau de Parfum: dark cherry, saffron, osmanthus flowers, smoked-wood accord
- Size: three 0.34 oz. bottles
Le Labo The Discovery Set
- Why we love it: Le Labo’s Santal 33 has reached well-documented, cult-classic status. It seems no one can resist its sandalwoodsy lure. Meanwhile, the slow perfumery brand has other scents well worth exploring, and they’re handily packaged into a set for the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. Included is Another 13, which “is one of [Le Labo’s] more slept-on scents that deserves just as much hype [as Santal 33],” Vogue senior fashion and style writer Christian Allaire has said. Meanwhile, Lavande 31 puts a spin on traditional lavender with notes of musk, tonka, and neroli. And yes, Santal 33 is in the set too. “Whether you choose to layer each scent or wear them on their own, every fragrance in this discovery set is a fan favorite,” says West. “Mine is Another 13.”
- Fragrance notes: Another 13 Eau de Parfum: ambrox, musk, jasmine petals, woody amber, moss, ambrette seeds; Lavande 31 Eau de Parfum: lavender, bergamot, neroli, amber, musk, tonka; Santal 33 Eau de Parfum: cardamom, iris, violet, sandalwood, cedarwood
- Size: three 0.17 oz. bottles
Jo Malone London Collection Set
- Why we love it: Five of Jo Malone’s most popular scents come in one winsome, bowtied package. Inside the set, there are infinite options for mixing, matching, and creating custom scentscapes at whim. “Become your own cologne mixologist with this set,” West urges. “Did you know that Jo Malone creates their fragrances while keeping layering in mind? I suggest layering Wood Sage & Sea Salt plus Nectarine Blossom & Honey for a beach-meets-picnic vibe.” Other favorites include the Peony & Blush Suede Cologne, which holds a place in many a Vogue editor’s heart. Laced with rose, honey, and apple, Vogue’s beauty team has noted that the cologne is: “crafted to embody the essence of charm.”
- Fragrance notes: English Pear & Freesia Cologne: pear, freesia, patchouli; Peony & Blush Suede Cologne: peonies, red apple, blush suede; Wood Sage & Sea Salt Cologne: ambrette seeds, sea salt, sage; Nectarine Blossom & Honey Cologne: nectarine, peach, cassis, spring flowers, acacia honey; Mimosa & Cardamom Cologne: mimosa, cardamom, tonka, sandalwood
- Size: five 0.3 oz. bottles
Diptyque Eau Rose Eau de Toilette
- Why we love it: Diptyque’s enchanting take on rose has Vogue’s senior market editor Naomi Elizée smitten—and smelling like a garden in bloom. “I love how light and easy the smell is,” she’s said, calling it “floral,” “flirty,” and “not too overpowering.” Crafted with damascena and centifolia roses, the fragrance is on sale in a set that pairs the Rose Eau de Parfum with a matching hair mist. “I am obsessed with hair mists and layering them to match my fragrance for the day,” West says. “The rose scent from Diptyque is fresh, subtly sweet, and not overtly floral.”
- Fragrance notes: rose, chamomile, lychee, artichoke
- Size: a full-size eau de parfum and hair mist, each 1 oz.
Acqua di Giò Fragrance Set
- Why we love it: Containing Acqua di Giò eau de toilette and eau de parfum along with a miniature bottle of Acqua di Giò Profondo, this fragrance set from Armani Beauty brings an Italian beach scene to the pulse points. (And for 90s kids, a bit of nostalgia: Acqua di Giò has been an enduring fan favorite since it was released in 1996.) Though it’s technically a men’s fragrance, anyone can take advantage of Acqua di Giò’s transporting scent. West, for one, certainly does. “If I can’t get to the Amalfi Coast, I can smell like it!” she says. “Acqua di Giò is a vacation in a bottle.” While Aqua di Giò adds bergamot and cedarwood to a mix of marine notes, Aqua di Giò Profondo layers its aquatic core with notes of cypress, musk, rosemary, and lavender.
- Fragrance notes: Acqua di Giò Eau de Toilette and Eau de Parfum: marine notes, bergamot, cedarwood; Aqua di Giò Profondo: marine notes, cypress, musk, rosemary, lavender
- Size: Acqua di Giò Eau de Toilette (3.4 oz.), Acqua di Giò Profondo and Acqua di Gio Eau de Parfum (0.5 oz.)
Hermès Terre d’Hermès Pure Perfume Set
- Why we love it: Infused with cedar, grapefruit, and a crisp hint of shiso, Hermès Terre d’Hermès is Vogue’s pick for the best earthy cologne. The scent makes one “appreciate earthy, nature-forward aromas,” he’s said. And while Allaire deems the scent perfect for springtime, West sees its appeal for cozier times of the year too. “If you’re into warmer, woodsy scents with a bit of spice, this is your pick for fall,” she says. Nordstrom’s exclusive set pairs a 2.5-oz. bottle of the perfume with a smaller, travel-friendly edition.
- Fragrance notes: citron, juniper berry, timut pepper
- Size: one 2.5 oz. perfume and one 0.42 oz. travel-size
Gucci Guilty Pour Homme Eau de Parfum Gift Set
- Why we love it: Looking for a one-of-a-kind cologne? Gucci’s Guilty Pour Homme fits the bill. “The mix of notes—from rose to hot chili pepper—is very unique,” West notes. Allaire agrees that the scent isn’t one to blend into the crowd. “Refreshing, yet smokey and leathery, this is a cologne to be remembered by,” he says. Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale offers the unforgettable scent in a set that includes cologne, shower gel, and deodorant.
- Fragrance notes: Fresh rose, hot chili pepper, lavender, orange blossom, cedarwood, patchouli
- Size: one 3 oz. eau de perfume, one 1.6 oz. shower gel, and one 2.4 oz. perfumed deodorant stick
Rabanne 1 Million Eau de Toilette Set
- Why we love it: Spicy, fresh, and dipped in gold, Rabanne 1 Million has a rich appeal that’s tough to deny. “The leather base with hints of citrus and rose notes are enticing,” West says, explaining the cologne’s enduring popularity. In addition to distinctive scents, Rabanne’s fragrances have shiny packaging that’s just plain fun to look at. “The futuristic-looking bottle is the perfect thing to flex in your medicine cabinet,” Allaire has said of 1 Million’s flanker fragrance, 1 Million Lucky.
- Fragrance notes: blood mandarin, peppermint, rose absolute, cinnamon, leather, amber
- Size: one 3.4 oz. eau de toilette and one 1.7 oz. travel-size eau de toilette
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- Autumne West is the national beauty director at Nordstrom.
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