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Black Friday 2026

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are the best days of the year to buy fragrance: the big designer names are discounted almost everywhere, and gift sets appear that are not sold the rest of the year.

The risk is buying something only because it is cheap. This list sticks to well-known fragrances that suit most people and most occasions, so a discount on any of them is a safe buy. Next to each one is its typical price, which is the number to compare a deal against.

We do not track live prices. Check the price at the store before you buy, and compare it with the typical price shown here.

How we picked. We took the fragrances in our catalog with a typical price between $60 and $160, where sales are most common, and ranked them by how many occasions and seasons they cover and how long they last. Prices are typical US retail prices and may differ at checkout.

  1. Bleu de Chanel by Chanel
    1

    Chanel

    Bleu de Chanel

    $155 · 3.4 oz · EDP · Men · Woody

    A woody aromatic of quiet elegance. Sparkling citrus settles onto incense and creamy sandalwood: the navy suit of perfumery.

    Key notes:
    Grapefruit, Lemon, Ginger, Incense, Sandalwood
    Style:
    Elegant, Urban, Fresh
    Longevity:
    Long-lasting
    Projection:
    Strong
  2. Libre by Yves Saint Laurent
    2

    Yves Saint Laurent

    Libre

    $145 · 3.0 oz · EDP · Women · Floral

    French lavender and Moroccan orange blossom with vanilla. A floral with a masculine structure: free, powerful and sensual.

    Key notes:
    Lavender, Mandarin, Orange blossom, Vanilla, Musk
    Style:
    Seductive, Elegant, Urban
    Longevity:
    Very long-lasting
    Projection:
    Strong
  3. Trésor by Lancôme
    3

    Lancôme

    Trésor

    $125 · 3.4 oz · EDP · Women · Floral

    Rose, peach and powdery vanilla. A warm, romantic embrace: the great floral of the nineties.

    Key notes:
    Peach, Apricot, Rose, Vanilla, Sandalwood
    Style:
    Classic, Romantic, Cozy
    Longevity:
    Very long-lasting
    Projection:
    Strong
  4. Sauvage by Dior
    4

    Dior

    Sauvage

    $120 · 3.4 oz · EDT · Men · Fougère

    Raw, magnetic freshness. Calabrian bergamot meets the mineral warmth of Ambroxan in a versatile, powerful scent you recognize instantly.

    Key notes:
    Bergamot, Pepper, Lavender, Ambroxan, Cedar
    Style:
    Fresh, Seductive, Urban
    Longevity:
    Long-lasting
    Projection:
    Enormous
  5. Terre d'Hermès by Hermès
    5

    Hermès

    Terre d'Hermès

    $125 · 3.4 oz · EDT · Men · Woody

    Earth, mineral and bitter orange. A walk between the vegetal and the mineral, sober and deeply elegant.

    Key notes:
    Orange, Grapefruit, Pepper, Vetiver, Cedar
    Style:
    Natural, Elegant, Classic
    Longevity:
    Long-lasting
    Projection:
    Moderate
  6. Chance by Chanel
    6

    Chanel

    Chance

    $150 · 3.4 oz · EDT · Women · Chypre

    Pink pepper, jasmine and patchouli in a bottle as round as luck. Sparkling, unpredictable and elegant.

    Key notes:
    Pink pepper, Lemon, Jasmine, Patchouli, Musk
    Style:
    Elegant, Romantic, Classic
    Longevity:
    Long-lasting
    Projection:
    Moderate
  7. Sì by Giorgio Armani
    7

    Giorgio Armani

    Sì

    $145 · 3.4 oz · EDP · Women · Chypre

    Blackcurrant nectar, rose and vanilla over a modern chypre. Elegant, intense and full of character.

    Key notes:
    Blackcurrant, Rose, Vanilla, Patchouli
    Style:
    Elegant, Seductive
    Longevity:
    Long-lasting
    Projection:
    Strong
  8. Y Eau de Parfum by Yves Saint Laurent
    8

    Yves Saint Laurent

    Y Eau de Parfum

    $125 · 3.4 oz · EDP · Men · Fougère

    Fresh apple, sage and ambery woods. A modern, versatile fougère with a much-praised trail.

    Key notes:
    Apple, Ginger, Sage, Cashmere wood, Tonka bean
    Style:
    Urban, Fresh, Seductive
    Longevity:
    Long-lasting
    Projection:
    Strong
  9. Dylan Blue by Versace
    9

    Versace

    Dylan Blue

    $85 · 3.4 oz · EDT · Men · Aromatic

    Aquatic citrus and mineral incense in a deep blue bottle. Fresh, powerful and very versatile.

    Key notes:
    Bergamot, Grapefruit, Violet leaf, Musk, Incense
    Style:
    Fresh, Urban, Seductive
    Longevity:
    Long-lasting
    Projection:
    Strong
  10. Uomo Born in Roma by Valentino
    10

    Valentino

    Uomo Born in Roma

    $115 · 3.4 oz · EDT · Men · Woody

    Salty violet leaf, ginger and smoky vetiver. Italian elegance with a modern edge.

    Key notes:
    Violet leaf, Sea salt, Sage, Vetiver, Woody notes
    Style:
    Urban, Elegant, Seductive
    Longevity:
    Long-lasting
    Projection:
    Moderate
  11. Paradoxe by Prada
    11

    Prada

    Paradoxe

    $145 · 3.0 oz · EDP · Women · Floral

    Luminous neroli, amber and white musk in a triangular bottle. A clean, contemporary floral.

    Key notes:
    Pear, Mandarin, Neroli, Amber, Musk
    Style:
    Elegant, Romantic, Urban
    Longevity:
    Long-lasting
    Projection:
    Moderate
  12. Fahrenheit by Dior
    12

    Dior

    Fahrenheit

    $125 · 3.4 oz · EDT · Men · Leather

    Violet leaf and leather with an almost gasoline-like accord. An unclassifiable classic, bold and full of character.

    Key notes:
    Lavender, Mandarin, Violet leaf, Leather, Vetiver
    Style:
    Classic, Mysterious
    Longevity:
    Very long-lasting
    Projection:
    Strong

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Frequently asked questions

Is Black Friday a good time to buy cologne?

Yes. Fragrance is one of the most discounted beauty categories in late November, and it does not go out of date, so buying ahead for Christmas or for yourself makes sense.

How do I know if a fragrance deal is real?

Compare the sale price with the usual price for the same size, and check the size in ounces. A lower price on a smaller bottle is not a discount. The typical prices on this page are a reference for the standard size.

Are gift sets a better deal than a single bottle?

Often, yes. Holiday sets usually include a full bottle plus a travel spray or a body product for about the price of the bottle alone.

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