PSA to Perfume Lovers: Kate Middleton and Taylor Swift's Signature Scents Are on Rare Sale at Nordstrom

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As a lover of all things fragrance, I’m completely unashamed to say that I’ve been on the hunt for deals on luxury scents as we not-so-slowly creep towards Black Friday and Christmas. Lucky for all of us fragrance lovers, Nordstrom just kicked off its Fall Fragrance Event, which scores you 15 percent off designer perfumes from now through Nov. 11.

Believe me when I say there *tons* of best-selling bottles to choose from, including the signature scents of celebs like Kate Middleton, Rihanna and Taylor Swift (all of which PureWow editors have tested). And yes, that includes the infamous Jo Malone London Orange Blossom cologne, which you can snag for as low as $77. Shop 'em below, but hurry—these perfumes are bound to go fast now that they're on rare markdown.

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One of PureWow's former editors gave Kate Middleton's fave, the Jo Malone London Orange Blossom fragrance a try, and said they felt like "Some sort of Shiv Roy-esque archetype sipping a dry martini with a tangy twist at a gilded, dimly lit bar." As if that description isn't enough, the Princess-approved cologne features a clementine flower top note, a white lilac floral heart note and a powdery orris wood note to close it out. "Though it’s quite strong and might require a more mature nose to appreciate, it does get easier to inhale over time as it mellows out into the skin, settling in quite nicely," they added. Sounds like I need to add this one to my cart, stat.

This Love, Don't Be Shy perfume from Kilian Paris has long been one of Rihanna's favorites, and after testing it herself, Beauty and Cultures editor Chelsea Candelario understands exactly why. "The fragrance truly takes you on a journey. I’m not much of a floral person, but this one might be swaying my opinion," she writes in her review. "It has such a sweet fragrance, and it has everything to do with the marshmallow. There are hints of warmer vanilla notes, which I love, and the neroli peeks through as well, transporting me to a garden, picking spring flowers and sporting one of those Tuckernuck dresses PureWow readers love so darn much." It might be a steeper investment, but very much worth it according to reviewers.

Wanna smell like Taylor Swift? Um, obviously. Candelario also recently tested Tom Ford's Santal Blush eau de parfum, which happens to be the superstar's oft-cited go-to. "If I had to describe the perfume in three words, they would be sexy, rich and luxurious. It felt like stepping into a 5-star hotel or putting on a very fashionable outfit," she says, noting that while the fragrance was subtle, she "wouldn't mind spraying it twice in key areas," which isn't surprising considering its note blend of cinnamon bark oil and sandalwood, a combination Candelario says is just right for winter.


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