Black Friday might evoke memories of thousands of people crashing into a supermarket to snag a new TV — but not only can you avoid the stampedes by shopping online, but you’ll find that the deals aren’t just limited to new tech. Superdrug’s massive Black Friday sale is stacked with discounts across cosmetics, perfumes, oral care, beauty products and more. Not only that, but members can enjoy triple loyalty points on all purchases.
The high street beauty brand is just the latest retailer to launch their deals ahead of the official day, which falls on November 29 this year. Oodie, Ninja and Shark have also gone early but for eager Christmas shoppers Superdrug is an early stand out offering some tempting deals with significant savings on perfect presents, no matter who you’re buying for.
Thousands of items have Black Friday discounts, including gift sets, make up and beauty essentials. As fragrances are perhaps the ultimate Christmas staple gifts-wise, here’s a quick selection of some of the best perfume offers with discounts of up to half price whether you’re looking for gifting inspiration or to szhuzh up your dressing table for a fraction of the usual cost.
1. Marc Jacobs Daisy Love Eau So Sweet Eau De Toilette 50ml for £35, down from £70
Daisy from Marc Jacobs is a popular fragrance that’s ideal throughout the day and for nights out. The fragrance combines white raspberries, a delicate musk, and a flossy quality for a fruity and floral overall aroma. The perfurme has a 4.8 out of 5 average score from Superdrug customers, with 98% recommending it to others.
“This is my all time favourite perfume,” said one five-star review. “The smell is amazing and I wear it everywhere. The packaging is so cute, and it’s worth the money as this small bottle lasted me around a year and a half. Give this a try if you’re looking for new perfumes!”
However, as with the best of us, it’s not without detractors. Some customers say the fragrance is too light and indistinct for their tastes: “I found this fragrance to be very light,” said a three-star review. “To me it smells like daisies and berries. It’s not a very original scent I have several other perfumes that smell very similar.”
2. Diesel Only the Brave Eau de Toilette 200ml for £49.50, down from £99
For the men in your life, what could be more masculine than a perfume bottle shaped like a fist? This now iconic fragrance has been doing the rounds for over a decade and has become an everyday staple for countless customers. With lemon and rosemary, this fragrance has both lightness and depth that lasts all day.
“This is my husband’s favourite aftershave,” said a five-star review. “He wears this everyday. The smell lasts all day too.”
Some have said that the smell fades quickly, although it’s not uncommon to develop a bit of nose blindness to your own cologne: “The smell is nice, quite strong when you apply it but it goes away rapidly.”
3. Jimmy Choo Flash Eau de Parfum 60ml for £27.50, down from £58
Jimmy Choo Flash has become a go-to perfume for countless customers since it first launched in 2013, with a fruity aroma made up of pink pepper, tangerine and strawberry notes combined with white flowers and tuberose. At just £27.50 it’s an absolute steal, and it’s got some great customer backing with a 4.8 out of 5 average rating on Superdrug.
“This perfume smells amazing,” said one five-star review. “I got it today, sprayed my coat once, and it’s all I can smell all day. Beautiful!”
Negative reviews focus more on issues with couriers than the fragrance itself. “The outer packaging and perfume box were badly damaged, which was a shame,” said one customer. “More care needed by the courier service as if this perfume was meant as a gift for somebody else.”
If you’re interested in seeing some other Black Friday ranges, be sure to check out the extensive selection discounted at Debenhams, which also includes some perfume lines. For the full range of fragrances discounted for Black Friday, along with all things cosmetic and hygienic, head to Superdrug’s Black Friday page.