But there are simple ways to mitigate the risk, and that’s sticking to those classic, tried, and true perfumes that have been beloved by women across the world for years. Some perfumes are almost universally revered, so it’s a safe bet to buy one of them because the chances of her not liking the fragrance are relatively low.
Another reason why perfume is a difficult gift is that usually, the good ones come with a pretty hefty price tag. But luckily for all you lovers out there, Amazon is giving huge discounts on some of their best-selling perfumes just in time for Valentine’s Day shopping. If you’re struggling to buy perfume online where you can’t actually smell it, we’ve rounded up 11 of the most popular and beautifully scented perfumes in the sale to make your gift shopping experience as easy as can be.
A far better gift than a bunch of actual blooms, this stunning floral fragrance leaves a scent of fresh-cut flowers that lingers all day long.
RRP: £103, on sale now for £79 – you save £24
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Coming in a fiery red bottle, this fragrance has been made with hints of vanilla, magnolia, honeysuckle, and almond for a deeply sensual and sexy scent that’s perfect for date night.
RRP: £40, on sale now for £11.95 – you save £28.05
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Whether you like to admit it or not, she’s the boss. This warm, floral, musky perfume is a delightfully feminine fragrance that has top notes of tangerine and blackcurrant and a creamy base.
RRP: £48, on sale now for £24 – you save £24
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A 5-star rating from nearly 10,000 reviews makes it clear that this perfume is a classic for a reason – it smells beautiful. Top notes of orange and raspberry, heart notes of jasmine and neroli on a base of honey, patchouli, and amber make this warmly scented perfume ideal for the colder months.
RRP: £48, on sale now for £34 – you save £14
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Roses on Valentine’s Day are a bit overdone, but this beautiful floral perfume encapsulates the beauty of a bouquet with its notes of violet, rose, and magnolia for a delightfully romantic scent.
RRP: £32, on sale now for £20.70 – you save £11.30
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This fragrance has almost superseded Sex And The City in terms of what SJP’s legacy will be and has topped the perfume sale charts for years. A classic scent that suits a variety of ages, this gift could be a signature scent in the making.
RRP: £30, on sale now for £12.30 – you save £17.70
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Easily the most iconic perfume launch of the past few years, Black Opium is a favourite of many for its deeply sensual fragrance that will guarantee some “what are you wearing? You smell amazing” inquiries.
RRP: £58, on sale now for £55, you save £3
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Made with a saucy date night in mind, this scent can spice up even the blandest of lockdown V-Day dates with its concoction of rose, peach, vanilla, amber, and musk.
RRP: £25, on sale now for £17.50 – you save £7.50
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This is one of the freshest and most widely enjoyed fragrances on the market, and one sniff of its oriental mix of peony, lily, lotus, and freesia makes it obvious why it’s so popular.
RRP: £44.99, on sale now for £30.95 – you save £14.04
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