The Secret to Finding Luxury Perfumes on Sale? TJ Maxx and Marshalls

Shopping at TJ Maxx and Marshalls should be considered a professional sport. Weaving through infinite shopping carts and sale-filled aisles is not for the faint of heart, but hidden among the troves of home decor and kitchen supplies is one of the retailers' best-kept secrets: beauty products. More specifically, the fragrance section, which is packed with designer perfumes at surprisingly great prices.To save you the overstimulating in-store search, I combed through both the TJ Maxx and Marshalls websites to find the best luxury perfumes actually worth buying this fall—all at a fraction of their typical retail price. As a fragrance-obsessed beauty editor, I can tell you that these are all top-tier picks from fragrance houses like YSL, Burberry, Gucci, and more.Ahead, shop team Cosmo's favorite fall perfumes currently on sale at TJ Maxx and Marshalls.Key notesTonka bean, cacao, vanilla, sandalwood, musk, amber, patchouli, One Cosmo editor says: “I didn’t understand the term most popular perfume in the world until I first sniffed this, then realized how many fancy people I’ve passed in the street and smelled this on. It’s not something overly saturated in the market with a million dupes, still, it’s recognizable enough to turn my head every time I catch a whiff of the sweet and floral combo. Plus, it lasts for hours on end, so you’ll still smell those rich gourmand notes late into the night.”—JASMINE HYMAN, ASSISTANT BEAUTY EDITORKey notesLavender, vanilla, cacaoOne Cosmo editor says: “I decided to wear this on my wedding day, and since getting married is obviously a very grown-up activity, I want my scent to reflect that without abandoning the part of me that loves to smell like vanilla and sugar. Burberry Goddess does just that with a mix of vanilla and lavender, and the deep scent lasts all day.”—MIKHAILA ARCHER, EDITORIAL ASSISTANTKey notesOrange, lavender, vanillaOne Cosmo editor says: “This perfume is one of the most stunningly constructed florals I've ever smelled. It's also one of the only floral perfumes I actually like. The mix of orange, lavender, and vanilla are so grounding and fresh, but break up the scent so it's deeper, boasts a ton of warmth, and less powdery than a classic floral.”—BETH GILLETTE, BEAUTY EDITORKey notesMandarin essence, Gardenia accord, hedione, sandalwoodOne Cosmo editor says: “The original Gucci Flora was the first ‘big girl’ perfume I ever purchased, and this intense version feels like an elevated, grown-up version of the original—perfect for my 20s. With notes that lean a little richer and warmer, with the same nostalgic floral DNA, it’s perfect for an all-day spritz.”—JHKey notesOrange blossom, coffee, jasmine, bitter almond, vanillaOne Cosmo editor says: “"Sweet and powdery, Black Opium really is unlike all of the other perfumes in my collection. Stacked up next to a zillion designer options, it's seductive and dark. I love that the scent isn't trying too hard to be prissy, so I always love wearing it on a night out, paired with a leather bomber and boots." —BGOne Cosmo editor says: "Designer scents that everyone knows aren't generally the scents that get me the most compliments. But Donna Born in Roma is the exception. It's a sweet and floral mix that works well with basically everyone's body chemistry (I've spritzed it on quite a few friends to test this theory). And the scent projects well without cloying or inducing a headache."—BGKey notesrose petal, cardamom, musk, papyrus, silk, vetiverOne Cosmo editor says: "Desert Dawn is woody perfume for the clean girl. It's got a salty, almost scratchy scent that I can't stop sniffing when I spray it on my skin. It reminds me of being in school: pencil shavings, musky skin after gym class, the coziness of the classroom. It also has incredible longevity. I wear this as a layering perfume often to extend the wear-time of many of my other favorite fragrances."—BGWhy trust Cosmopolitan?Jasmine Hyman is the assistant beauty editor at Cosmo who covers all things fragrance—from the latest scent trends to new perfume launches. For this story, she searched TJ Maxx and Marshalls for all of team Cosmo’s top picks for luxury scents.Jasmine Hyman is the Assistant Beauty Editor at Cosmopolitan, where she writes about the latest beauty trends and must-have products. Her most prized beauty possessions are a meticulous skincare routine and salon blowouts. You’ll also likely find her in bed reading a good book or endlessly scrolling TikTok (spoiler: it’s usually the latter) while listening to Harry Styles’ entire discography on repeat. Follow her on Insta to be inundated with pictures of her meals.