My friend desired to exude the fragrance of French high society, so I recommended these 10 discounted perfumes to her.

      Among my diverse social circles, I often find myself being the friend with the “fun” job—specifically, the beauty editor amidst law students, junior marketing associates, and corporate healthcare professionals. So whenever our group chats buzz with messages like “Guys, which foundation should I buy?” I dive in and start sharing links. Recently, a friend outside the beauty world asked for perfume suggestions—complete with an artistic twist. She desires a scent that embodies French high society, and I relish a creative challenge.

      After a few quick Google searches for my favorites, I stumbled upon a major sale at Nordstrom, offering a 15% discount across almost the entire beauty department until March 30. To my delight, many of my recommended fragrances (even those that rarely go on sale!) had striking markdowns, and I was excited to bombard her phone with these fashionable scents.

      **Maison Francis Kurkdjian**

      Baccarat Rouge 540 Eau De Parfum

      There's a reason stylish Parisians and New Yorkers are constantly spritzing this scent. It’s warm, sensual, and sophisticated—just what we’d imagine a French noblewoman’s private car would smell like. Our editors once deemed it one of the best perfumes available after a blind test, describing it perfectly as the scent of an “unbothered rich woman.”

      **Diptyque**

      Orphéon Eau De Parfum

      Inspired by the vibrant jazz club Orphéon of 1960s Paris, this fragrance is as French as it gets. It features a deep, woody base replicating the original bar tops, lightened by the gin-like aroma of juniper berries, and finishes with a touch of tonka bean that hints at tobacco smoke. You can grab this editor-approved scent in a new limited-edition version for $204 while it's on sale.

      **Parfums de Marly**

      Delina Eau De Parfum

      A bouquet of ballet-slipper roses delivered by gloved hands… This imagery comes to mind when I catch a whiff of Delina on anyone nearby. Although primarily a rose-centric fragrance, it has playful notes like lychee and bergamot and is anchored by a musky vetiver base, making it an effortlessly versatile scent for the chic French woman.

      **Frédéric Malle**

      Portrait of a Lady Parfum Spray

      Any trendy member of high society would undoubtedly have this fragrance on their shelf, thanks to its captivating scent and minimalist packaging. The fragrance narrative is one of intrigue—a delicate interplay of rose and patchouli, flirting with sandalwood and cinnamon. As the product description aptly states: “[It] attracts people like a magnet.”

      **Yves Saint Laurent**

      Libre Eau De Parfum

      A certain joie de vivre comes to mind when you catch the scent of Libre wafting from a stylish woman at a Paris café or browsing the latest bags from her favorite designer. This citrusy wood fragrance comes together as a delightful unisex scent, balancing the floral essence of its lavender component and settling uniquely on each skin due to its musky accord. It’s the perfect scent for those who enjoy androgynous fragrances.

      **Jo Malone London**

      Wood Sage & Sea Salt Cologne

      Referring back to androgynous scents, we continually revisit this fresh, earthy fragrance that instantly evokes the sparkling essence of summer at the seaside. This unisex scent is a blend of ambrette, sea salt, and sage that swirls together like a coastal breeze, gently moving the linen curtains in your French Riviera villa.

      This sophisticated and elegant signature scent from Chloé embodies what high-class socialites in Paris would smell like. Its aromatic profile evokes the same feeling as the brand’s ready-to-wear collections—pink peony and freesia cascading through the notes like ruffled layers, lily of the valley adding a romantic, nostalgic touch reminiscent of Chloé designs, with cedarwood and amber grounding it in a classic base.

      **Jo Malone London**

      Frangipani Flower Cologne

      This vibrant scent captures a sun-soaked day in Saint-Tropez. Bursting with freshness, it opens with a squeeze of lemon combined with floral notes of ylang-ylang and frangipani, instantly whisking you away to white-sand beaches and azure waters with just one spritz of this sun-drenched fragrance.

      **Valentino**

      Donna Born in Roma Eau De Parfum

      Despite the name “Born in Roma,” I am transported to a cozy booth in a dimly lit Parisian restaurant when I apply this sensual floral scent. The harmonious blend of jasmine and vanilla bourbon allows this fragrance to shine during the day and turn magnetic at night—an ideal match for the busy urbanite.

      **Byredo**

      Young Rose Eau De Parfum

      Don’t be misled by the name of this Byredo perfume—it’s far from an ordinary rose scent. This modern floral fragrance feels like a first date under the Eiffel Tower: effortlessly romantic, bubbly,