Right?! Here’s [his page on Fragrantica](https://www.fragrantica.com/noses/Francis_Kurkdjian.html). I love checking out what other fragrances fancy perfumers have made. It often seems to be a variety of price points. Of course, they’re probably using different materials, but I find it fascinating.
Sunflowers transports me back into my childhood, but in a good way. Now Angel (the blue star), triggers horrible memories and makes me anxious just from the smell.
Same, I received Sunflowers for my 13th birthday in 1996 and it immediately transports me to that wholesome, innocent, bubblegummy time in my life, but in the best way possible.
I was working at a deli and this lovely woman walked in and God she smelled divine. I immediately turned and complimented her. She told me I was the second person that day to tell her the same and it’s not even that expensive, she had bought it at the airport for maybe €20-€30. I had to ask her the name of the fragrance and guess what, it was the Elizabeth Arden Sunflower fragrance.
Not the commenter but will chime in. Zara has two or three collections developed by Jo Malone. Yes THAT Jo Malone. Search for her name on the Zara website and all the scents should appear. I enjoy Amalfi sunrise and balade de figuier.
Definetely the best cheap versions of designers . I use them liberally and some actually leave a wonderful sillage for hours. Try the Jo Malones city inspired. Tokyo is gorgeous.
I’ve been getting dossier dupes for high end perfumes! The other day I was with my (very bougie) mother in law and she gasps and says “is that Le Labo??” Nope, it’s a $40 dossier dupe but it fooled your high-end self!
Their dupes for Santal 33, Bacarat Rouge, and Black Opium are pretty decent. Some notes are different, but they're all wearable and the price point is low enough that blind buying isn't a risk.
Luckily my two favorite scents before discovering them were Santal 33 and black opium, so it’s been pretty decent! If someone can ID Dossiers “santal 33” by smell, then I don’t really care if some notes are really different
Honestly the Victoria’s Secret (not pink) body sprays paired with the scented lotion packs a punch and they have some really nice scents! If you wanna spend a little more the perfumes are nice too and last but the body sprays and lotions go on sale a lot and do the trick
VS Bare Vanilla body mist is a great one as a base scent for layering or just on its own. It’s a budget staple for me.
VS summer limited edition body mists are actually pretty good usually.
Margot Elena’s Library of Flowers and Tokyo Milk lines has some unique options and generally less expensive. She has a few other collections too.
I haven’t tried yet, but heard good things about some of the Ellis Brooklyn line. They make it in travel sizes so it can be kinda budget friendly.
A lot of fragrances have travel pens that aren’t to expensive and I often use these daily before I commit to a full bottle. I had a Tom Ford Soleil Blanc travel pen last almost the whole summer and I wore it alot, but it lasted forever on me. The Valentino Born in Roma options last forever in travel pen too.
If your into more herbal/earthy/yoga type scents try the Aveda Chakra mist line.
anything from oakcha! they’re like $25-45 usd per bottle, but they last so long and they smell so nice. i got an ad for them and checked them out on a whim, eventually ordering a couple. i still have the original ones i bought from a year ago because 2-3 sprays goes a long way. i also gave them as christmas gifts and everyone loved them! plus i get compliments on my perfumes from this brand all the time.
b&bw perfumes aren’t worth it for me personally because i find the scents only last like an hour or so, even applying them “properly” and having to reapply makes the bottles go so fast 😭. spending the extra $10-20 on something actually good quality is worth it imo. especially since oakcha has a lot of “dupes” for designer perfumes for a fraction of the cost.
True, but their body sprays last better than some actual perfume. I love Sakura and Rose Jam and the fun spray bottle that looks like a cleaning product!
Lord of Misrule, Vanillary, Rose Jam and Karma are all really lovely but unique daily perfumes.
Their black label perfumes are great but way more expensive.
Actually that would be amazing. My hair never holds a curl when I use their leave in and it falls flat almost immediately. I absolutely hate what it does to my hair, but oh my god I absolutely love the scent enough that I kept the product anyway. I don’t use it but I smell it sometimes.
I’m ashamed to admit this, because I know how it’s going to turn out… but now I want to try it in my hair again - just to smell like it.
The body spray is like $25, everyone’s version of cheap is different? She said $100-200 was on the expensive end so in my mind under $50 would be more reasonable lol take it or leave it!
Mix bar vanilla bourbon perfume $20 from target and I pair it with the hair body mist for another $10. Makes me feel so good!
I also have the cacharel perfume that I ordered from Walmart on clearance for $5! Their perfumes are affordable and I think you would like them if you like good girl
This sounds weird but Sephora has a Disney princess perfume and the Ariel one is my all time favorite perfume ever it's light enough for daytime and warm enough for night it's the most beautiful scent
Nest rollerballs are inexpensive and last a long time, and there are some that fit exactly what I look for, which is "beguiling".
Travel sizes in general last forever for me. I hate to be a basic bitch and admit that Thierry Mugler Angel is still my fave, but literally every time I wear it, someone tells me that I smell amazing. The travel size (rollerball size but it's a spritzer) lasts me well over a year or two.
I like Rachel Zoe- Wild. It is around $80 USD but that’s for the biggest size bottle they have. I would maybe suggest checking out TJ Maxx/Marshalls or honestly Target has some really lovely perfumes.
Or you can even find a deal @ Walmart!💖
I use my expensive ones daily and they still last forever. I've >10 year old perfumes, they rather expire than go empty and my collection isn't particularly big.
Same. Not that I have a huge collection or anything, but there’s no way I’d ever use up all my perfumes. I just wear what want when I want and don’t care how much I spent on it. I’m not a “save nice things for a special occasion” type of person. Being alive is a special occasion and I’ll use the nice stuff now.
This. Even my minis have lasted years because they are in rotation with other scents. Anyone burning through full sized bottles (cough, my 16 yo daughter) is over-spraying. One or two light sprays of the good stuff should carry you through.
Kai, fantastic in the summer. It's clean, innocent, smile making, inoffensive in a good way; no one could not be drawn to itm. The rollerball oil is good value and has some staying power. You can buy their samples for $10 which becomes store credit.
I’m so happy to see Kai here!! It was my mom’s signature scent growing up and was my first perfume (a gift from her) in my teens. Still go back to it nearly 20 years later. It’s my ultimate comfort scent. It’s like Hawaii in a bottle
(Original not Rose btw)
All winter I was using Tom Ford's Lost Cherry. I took my 8 year old niece to Ulta and while shopping told her I want to get something that smells like summer. She said "oh this is the best one". It was Sol de Janeiro's Bum Bum, in the original scent, it's pistachio and caramel I think. Well, I fell so in love, I went back and got the body wash and the body oil. They also have a spray mist, but I just use the oil. I'm addicted to it and don't know if I can quit it come fall. I always laugh that my 8yo niece is tuned in and I'm not, so now she's my beauty consultant.
Alfred Sung's Shi is my "cheap" perfume. Mid tier is Philosophy's Amazing Grace and top tier (and also my favorite) is Pulp Fragrance's Eagle Hill Cemetery.
Ariana grande REM perfume is SO good, you can get it at like budget price at chemists etc, pretty much every single time I wear it I get compliments , it just smells so good
Yep even with daily wear I’ve only used up about 2/3rds of a travel size in the last year. Even if I had the cash to get a full sized bottle it would likely expire before I finished it.
I've been wearing this extremely inexpensive perfume oil named "Egyptian goddess " almost every day since I was about 14. I am 47 now. I still get compliments very frequently, and better yet I haven't gotten sick of the scent.
Al Rehab Choco Musk rollerball oil, smells like vanilla and chocolate, gets me wayyyyy more compliments than any of my $$$ perfumes.
Sometimes I also use Al Rehab "Soft"(like a softer,lemonier Pink Sugar), it's a good combo. People ask who smells like cookies or brownies. I buy it on Amazon.
Gucci Bloom is what I love, Florence by Tocca is what I use for everyday to smell ~close ~ but not drain the Bloom to soon.
Florence doesn’t last as long, but she’s a third the price.
Hawaiian Ginger by Calgon body mist- it's by far my most complimented scent over all my fancy perfumes. I wear it in the spring and summer months. I get compliments every single time I wear it.
check out this website https://us.oilperfumery.com
They remake fragrances and they are super cheap, under 20 bucks. It’s an oil so it’s better and lasts longer as opposed to an alcohol based perfume which dissipates faster.
I love the perfume Dior addict but it’s over a hundred dollars a bottle and I can’t afford it. Bought a remake of theirs and it smells pretty much EXACTLY the same.
I have to recommend Jlo perfumes! I’ve been wearing the first glow since I was 16 I think. Beautiful scent ❤️
I would say: glow, enduring glow, live. They’re all gorgeous by jlo ☺️
Someone said Zara perfumes and I second this. I own three and they’re all long-lasting and smell like they could be more expensive than they are. I think each bottle cost me 30~
Urban outfitters also has decent ones, but they more so give the vibe of a body mist, so if you’re looking for something day time or light, it’s a great go-to.
I really like Vanille Outremer Eau De Toilette. You can get it at [anthropologie](https://www.anthropologie.com/shop/hybrid/outremer-eau-de-toilette2?color=005&inventoryCountry=US&countryCode=US&utm_medium=paid_search&utm_source=Google-Mobile&utm_campaign=US%20-%20Shopping%20-%20PMAX%20-%20Apparel%20-%20Beauty%20-%20Beauty&utm_content=&utm_term=&creative=&device=m&matchtype=&network=x&utm_kxconfid=vx6rd81ts&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwvb-zBhCmARIsAAfUI2uvHaBtznexfVvEc-p-4MilJq7_HS_vzAooBcZJMg43E4CJBXUVlCcaAn3bEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds&type=STANDARD&size=One%20Size&quantity=1)
American eagle surf.
I LOVED Ashley tisdales brand Frenshe for their vanilla scent but I’m allergic to it. I don’t break out if I only put it on my wrists but I like having it on my neck typically too. I turned around and drove back to the store for that bottle. SO good.
i use this one called “white musk” (for women) from walmart and its literally like a *more feminine cologne, keeps scent for long and has such a great vanilla and smoky aftersmell! its my favorite and was fairly cheap
Fragonard Paris is a wonderful and affordable perfumer! Pretty sure you can order online. Currently wearing Belle de Paris a lot and used to wear Encense feve Tonka. Incredible and unique scents at a terrific price point (€40 per bottle or thereabouts).
[Fragonard Paris](https://www.fragonard.com/en-int/)
Zara Golden Decade is a good dupe for YSL Libre. Honestly, once I finished YSL bottle I thought of repurchasing, but when I found Zara dupe, I was amazed by the price, longevity and smell. Never buying YSL again :D
“Cheap” is challenging because it’s so subjective based on what you typically spend, your values in budgeting, etc. I picked up Juliette Has a Gun Not a Perfume for $60 on sale and I use that as my day to day scent if I go for a full perfume. I like that it’s pretty subtle- I never worry about overwhelming someone in elevators, etc. as I go through my life. I think it’s quite a bit more full retail price but it’s one that pops up on discount very often.
I also love the brand Salt and Stone. They have really nice smelling body wash/deodorant/lotions/mists and any combo of those products that works for your budget makes you smell fresh and good without it being overwhelming. I get compliments on their fragrances all the time, and they don’t leave that disgusting chemical trail scent the way a lot of things do.
I use the Sol de Janeiro spray (the original yellow bottle) for everyday instead of my Carolina Herrera good girl. I swear people compliment me more on the SDJ anyways 😂
I use Lanvin Eclat D'Arpege and I love it! Scent lasts the whole day on me and even lasts till the next day after shampooing my hair. It costs around $41 USD in my country. I think It shouldn't be that expensive in your country too.
I’ve gotten into using roll on oil perfume dupes! I’ve been able to find every fragrance I’ve looked for so far and been pleasantly surprised. This is the website I used but there’s lots of others. Many beauty supply stores have them too! https://us.oilperfumery.com/collections/womens-collection
If you’re in Australia or NZ, highly recommend The Dupe Spot. They make dupes of designer fragrances that are actually spot on - I personally bought dupes of Issey by Issey Miyake and Afternoon Swim by Louis Vuitton for about $40 AUD each. Both are SO good.
If you live elsewhere.. maybe there’s a similar company that ships to you? 💗
I saw Hot 100 ml by United Colors of Benetton for about $20.00 recently.
To be honest, I'm not familiar with all the fragrances from UCOB but those I've had the chance to sample are all excellent, really high quality and at a very good price point. They have a lot of fragrances so lots to choose from.
United Dreams I saw a couple of these, Live Free and Love Yourself also 100mils for $25.00 recently.
B. Clean and Soft I saw for $20.00. This is a lovely one, less complex than most of theirs, very clean and wearable.
Colors series, several of these are available on Amazon for example.
United series too. United Jeans was the most well known, but there are many great ones in these series too.
These are some examples of high quality fragrances that you can obtain at great prices. Unfortunately UCOB does not have the number of stores it once did. It was awesome to be able to visit and sample its many fragrances.
But you can still order almost anything from them online and everything they sell has remained higher quality than average. If you look for reviews you can get a fairly good idea of the scents profiles.
Estée Lauder Pleasures is an excellent example of a higher quality low cost perfume.
Clean Reserve's Rain is very unique and quite affordable too.
I use a poundshop , body spritz smells similar to good girl. I get compliments on it all the time and I buy 4-5 at a time so I don't run out. Saves time and money
I just got five minis from Juliette Has a Gun and am in love with the new Juliette fragrance, and of course, Not a Perfume. I also like Glossier's You. I like it because it's light and clean but not too sweet.
Lise Watier Neiges. Lovely floral without being sweet or citrusy.
I spritz my shoulders about an hour before bed so it has time to settle into the best version of itself before I lay down. I am a side sleeper so I can smell it, on my shoulders, as I drift off.
I really like MIX:BAR perfumes at Target. They are truly inexpensive, but there are a lot of lovely scents in the collection and last fairly well. I like that they’re phthalate-free too.
Also Sarah Jessica Parker “Lovely” is an oldie and a cheapy, but is a nice classic scent.
I’m a little obsessed with [Pacifica’s Moon Moods](https://www.pacificabeauty.com/products/moon-moods-spray-perfume-mini-set?variant=39725241991256¤cy=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw4MSzBhC8ARIsAPFOuyVGVxzX93hIY5H4wkSnlGtpTs4GF7LKgGBeqgqGIakeG8ojNhyt6-IaApHaEALw_wcB)collection. The Neon Moon is my fave, it’s a santal base with some moody florals. They’re each around $25.
[Comme une Évidence](https://www.yvesrocherusa.com/clearance/comme-une-evidence-eau-de-parfum/p/25327) is a little heavy for everyday/summer, but it’s really nice especially for the price. I love it for date nights and every time I wear it my fiancé swoons. There’s also some lighter more green/floral options green the same brand, that are more casual.
I read the most random review on reddit and it made me buy a perfume I'd never heard of for $25 for 3oz and I love it. Total luck! The name made me snicker.
Ed Hardy By Christian Audigier for Women, love kills slowly.
Notes are listed as tropical mango, rose and amber but im not great at identifying.
I’ve purchased from Dossier before- they’re a site that sells “dupes” of designer perfumes. I think the scent isn’t exactly 100% a match but it’s very similar and they smell good. I love Marc Jacobs perfect but I am not made of Marc Jacobs money lol so it’s a good compromise.
Glossier has a nice one for about $60.
And I love Replica by Maison Margiela which is quite expensive but I ordered smaller bottle, it was $75. I don’t use it every day but it lasts a long time.
I also buy Replica’s and other brands travel size and they last long enough for me.
Yves Rocher Eau Fraiche Cerisier! It’s less than 40$ and guess who’s the nose behind it? Francis Kurkdjian!
Yves Rocher is so underrated.
Ikr! I got mine when they were on sale. Also picked up a bottle of Naturelle eau de toilette.
Really!?
Check out Pacifica! Their perfumes are vegan, cruelty-free, and they smell amazing without breaking the bank.
This, I have Blue Moon and it smells magical.
Neon Moon is a dupe for Santal 33, and the body spray lasts a long time. If you pair it with the lotion it literally lasts all day.
I adore their French Lilac but it disappeared from the UK years ago. Do they still make it?
I love the smell but don't think they last.
I've always loved the Elizabeth Arden fragrances Sunflowers and Green Tea.
Green Tea girlie here too. The perfumer behind it is none other than Francis Kurkdijan!
No kidding! That’s so crazy 🤯
Right?! Here’s [his page on Fragrantica](https://www.fragrantica.com/noses/Francis_Kurkdjian.html). I love checking out what other fragrances fancy perfumers have made. It often seems to be a variety of price points. Of course, they’re probably using different materials, but I find it fascinating.
You have to admire someone who can make truly excellent perfumes at the full range of price points. That’s some serious talent.
Sunflowers transports me back into my childhood, but in a good way. Now Angel (the blue star), triggers horrible memories and makes me anxious just from the smell.
Same, I received Sunflowers for my 13th birthday in 1996 and it immediately transports me to that wholesome, innocent, bubblegummy time in my life, but in the best way possible.
Same! I got it in 96 when I was 13 also. I still love Sunflowers!
I had a Sunflowers stage too! Always makes me smile when I smell it.
I was working at a deli and this lovely woman walked in and God she smelled divine. I immediately turned and complimented her. She told me I was the second person that day to tell her the same and it’s not even that expensive, she had bought it at the airport for maybe €20-€30. I had to ask her the name of the fragrance and guess what, it was the Elizabeth Arden Sunflower fragrance.
Sunflowers is my staple day to day perfume, its fresh and long lasting on me
I LOVE the Green Tea one 😍
Love the Green Tea one!
Love green tea! I’ve had it since I was a teen and I always say it’s a fresh scent that works for all ages. Can never go wrong with it
Zara perfumes are great for daily use
Yes!!! Zara ones are the best, cheap and all of them are dupes, so if you like some expensive fragrance you might find them as zara ones.
Yes! The red one is baccarat rouge I believe. My old manager had it and omg it smelt good. It’s on my list when I find a new job
Wishing you lots of luck on the job search!🍀
I didn’t know they had perfume 😳 are there any specific scents you especially favor?
Not the commenter but will chime in. Zara has two or three collections developed by Jo Malone. Yes THAT Jo Malone. Search for her name on the Zara website and all the scents should appear. I enjoy Amalfi sunrise and balade de figuier.
& Other Stories have a few fragrances developed by the man behind Byredo.
i like Hypnotic Vanilla, it’s a dupe for Hypnotic Poison! if you do some googling people have posted lists of the similar ones :)
I like their Gardenia and Orchid
Nude Bouquet is a good everyday scent!
I was about to comment the Mango perfumes are great too. I use both Zara and Mango perfumes all the time
Definetely the best cheap versions of designers . I use them liberally and some actually leave a wonderful sillage for hours. Try the Jo Malones city inspired. Tokyo is gorgeous.
Choco musk! It’s my fav sweet cookie scent. I’ll layer it with the Vaseline body gel stuff, a caramel based lotion, then choco musk roll on.
I’ve been getting dossier dupes for high end perfumes! The other day I was with my (very bougie) mother in law and she gasps and says “is that Le Labo??” Nope, it’s a $40 dossier dupe but it fooled your high-end self!
Their dupes for Santal 33, Bacarat Rouge, and Black Opium are pretty decent. Some notes are different, but they're all wearable and the price point is low enough that blind buying isn't a risk.
Luckily my two favorite scents before discovering them were Santal 33 and black opium, so it’s been pretty decent! If someone can ID Dossiers “santal 33” by smell, then I don’t really care if some notes are really different
Ariana Grande has a lot of good ones! I love Cloud and Mod Vanilla! I also love Frenshe Vanilla Cashmere!
yes! cloud is honestly pretty cheap and great quality for what it is
Same. I use cloud.
I get the MOST compliments on cloud!
Pink sugar is the one I see most often.
I love pink sugar but I bought a new one recently and i swear it smelled different in not a good way
Fantasy by Britney Spears. Always getting compliments on that one.
Second this, it also is very strong and lasts for ages. I hate putting on perfume and the scent leaves the second you put it on
Honestly the Victoria’s Secret (not pink) body sprays paired with the scented lotion packs a punch and they have some really nice scents! If you wanna spend a little more the perfumes are nice too and last but the body sprays and lotions go on sale a lot and do the trick
Love Spell was THE scent of the early 2000a
I have multiple of the Victoria’s Secret perfumes. I love the little travel size rollers
Absolutely- the og vanilla smells so yummy!
VS Bare Vanilla body mist is a great one as a base scent for layering or just on its own. It’s a budget staple for me. VS summer limited edition body mists are actually pretty good usually. Margot Elena’s Library of Flowers and Tokyo Milk lines has some unique options and generally less expensive. She has a few other collections too. I haven’t tried yet, but heard good things about some of the Ellis Brooklyn line. They make it in travel sizes so it can be kinda budget friendly. A lot of fragrances have travel pens that aren’t to expensive and I often use these daily before I commit to a full bottle. I had a Tom Ford Soleil Blanc travel pen last almost the whole summer and I wore it alot, but it lasted forever on me. The Valentino Born in Roma options last forever in travel pen too. If your into more herbal/earthy/yoga type scents try the Aveda Chakra mist line.
Love em too especially in the summer
People here calling high end designer perfumes as “less expensive” I see you and so do others 👀
Right! Either bad reading comprehension or out of touch
I don’t think it’s out of touch. “Less expensive” means different things to different people.
It’s also like, $120 for the whole bottle and I don’t know about you guys but mine lasts me over a year.
It’s relative. Really high-end perfume costs $400+, so I guess if you’ve got the budget for that a $100 perfume feels like a bargain.
Right, except OP gave us her price point.
I don’t get why people are downvoting you. Less expensive to me today means something very different to me than it did when I was 18.
Vanilla body fantasies spray from Walmart. Been getting compliments for years (:
I love Body Fantasies! Cucumber melon is my go to.
The official smell of the 90's.
Cotton Candy 💯
I use the coconut one sometimes and always get compliments when I do
I like Gingham by Bath and Body.
That's the only perfume I can use.
I use Gingham Gorgeous and it’s amazing
Is it perfume or mist?
I love Pure Wonder which is a body mist. I just spray liberally haha
I get so many compliments on gingham gorgeous!
anything from oakcha! they’re like $25-45 usd per bottle, but they last so long and they smell so nice. i got an ad for them and checked them out on a whim, eventually ordering a couple. i still have the original ones i bought from a year ago because 2-3 sprays goes a long way. i also gave them as christmas gifts and everyone loved them! plus i get compliments on my perfumes from this brand all the time. b&bw perfumes aren’t worth it for me personally because i find the scents only last like an hour or so, even applying them “properly” and having to reapply makes the bottles go so fast 😭. spending the extra $10-20 on something actually good quality is worth it imo. especially since oakcha has a lot of “dupes” for designer perfumes for a fraction of the cost.
Anything from LUSH! So good
Although their true perfumes are just as expensive as department store perfume
True, but their body sprays last better than some actual perfume. I love Sakura and Rose Jam and the fun spray bottle that looks like a cleaning product!
I get so many compliments when I use the Super milk in my hair!
Lord of Misrule, Vanillary, Rose Jam and Karma are all really lovely but unique daily perfumes. Their black label perfumes are great but way more expensive.
r/fragrance and r/FemFragLab have neverending threads on favorite cheapies!
Versace Bright Crystal. People love this perfume and I always get compliments. You can probably find it at Marshals/ Tj Maxx for $30 or so.
Crystal Noir is my signature scent when I go out. Obsessed with it.
I found a LE MONDE GOURMAND Miel Bébé Eau de Parfum for $15 at Winners in Canada, and I use it almost daily.
Yes! Love that brand. I’ve been using their scent Pistachio Brûlée and I love it. I found it at Nordstrom Rack and for the same price on Amazon.
i see these at tj maxx all the time too
Love Miel Bebe!
I just got Santal 33 for $16 at Marshall’s, and I’m obsessed with it. I never would’ve checked out Le Monde Gourmand if it wasn’t for Reddit!
I have a few expensive fragrances that I saved for special occasions, but we are not gonna live forever so might as well enjoy them meow. 🤷🏽
‘Enjoy them meow’ love this!!
LOVE billie eilish. lasts awhile compared to other mid range perfumes i've used and always getting compliments on it
I agree. I couldn’t decide if it is inexpensive or not. But I agree it’s affordable and the body spray is great and very affordable
Anything by Ouai!!!
Do they have one that smells like their leave in hair conditioner?
I’m pretty sure that’s their North Bondi scent!
Actually that would be amazing. My hair never holds a curl when I use their leave in and it falls flat almost immediately. I absolutely hate what it does to my hair, but oh my god I absolutely love the scent enough that I kept the product anyway. I don’t use it but I smell it sometimes. I’m ashamed to admit this, because I know how it’s going to turn out… but now I want to try it in my hair again - just to smell like it.
I love St Barts. Its my favorite.
She said cheap
The body spray is like $25, everyone’s version of cheap is different? She said $100-200 was on the expensive end so in my mind under $50 would be more reasonable lol take it or leave it!
I wore Britney on my wedding day and will keep wearing Britney until I’m on old lady. I love it on me.
Mix bar vanilla bourbon perfume $20 from target and I pair it with the hair body mist for another $10. Makes me feel so good! I also have the cacharel perfume that I ordered from Walmart on clearance for $5! Their perfumes are affordable and I think you would like them if you like good girl
This sounds weird but Sephora has a Disney princess perfume and the Ariel one is my all time favorite perfume ever it's light enough for daytime and warm enough for night it's the most beautiful scent
These bottles always look so cute too
Anything Yardley. I love English lavender so so much, I wear it at day and night. I also love lily of the valley and English rose
They make sprays? I love love love the English lavender soap.
Clinique MyHappy line. I use the MyHappy Peony Picnic scent but they have a host of other scents like vanilla/cashmere and some other fruity ones.
clinique’s cocoa & cashmere got me my one and only compliment about my perfume, and i’ve tried a lot!
Nest rollerballs are inexpensive and last a long time, and there are some that fit exactly what I look for, which is "beguiling". Travel sizes in general last forever for me. I hate to be a basic bitch and admit that Thierry Mugler Angel is still my fave, but literally every time I wear it, someone tells me that I smell amazing. The travel size (rollerball size but it's a spritzer) lasts me well over a year or two.
It’s Indigo for me.
I love nest indigo too!
DKNY Be Delicious
honestly any old beyoncé rihanna britney spears katy perry perfumes
I love Ariana cloud
This is my daily go to as well. Always getting compliments
I like Rachel Zoe- Wild. It is around $80 USD but that’s for the biggest size bottle they have. I would maybe suggest checking out TJ Maxx/Marshalls or honestly Target has some really lovely perfumes. Or you can even find a deal @ Walmart!💖
I use my expensive ones daily and they still last forever. I've >10 year old perfumes, they rather expire than go empty and my collection isn't particularly big.
Same. Not that I have a huge collection or anything, but there’s no way I’d ever use up all my perfumes. I just wear what want when I want and don’t care how much I spent on it. I’m not a “save nice things for a special occasion” type of person. Being alive is a special occasion and I’ll use the nice stuff now.
This. Even my minis have lasted years because they are in rotation with other scents. Anyone burning through full sized bottles (cough, my 16 yo daughter) is over-spraying. One or two light sprays of the good stuff should carry you through.
I do half a spray on the cleavage and a spray in the air and even that feels excessive to me.
Green tea body spray from Elizabeth Arden
Also obsessed with White Tea by Elizabeth Arden
SJP Lovely is my everyday go to
Kai, fantastic in the summer. It's clean, innocent, smile making, inoffensive in a good way; no one could not be drawn to itm. The rollerball oil is good value and has some staying power. You can buy their samples for $10 which becomes store credit.
I’m so happy to see Kai here!! It was my mom’s signature scent growing up and was my first perfume (a gift from her) in my teens. Still go back to it nearly 20 years later. It’s my ultimate comfort scent. It’s like Hawaii in a bottle (Original not Rose btw)
Sol de Janiero. I forget the number but the purple one is my favorite !
vanilla cashmere lotion by eos lol
All winter I was using Tom Ford's Lost Cherry. I took my 8 year old niece to Ulta and while shopping told her I want to get something that smells like summer. She said "oh this is the best one". It was Sol de Janeiro's Bum Bum, in the original scent, it's pistachio and caramel I think. Well, I fell so in love, I went back and got the body wash and the body oil. They also have a spray mist, but I just use the oil. I'm addicted to it and don't know if I can quit it come fall. I always laugh that my 8yo niece is tuned in and I'm not, so now she's my beauty consultant.
Skylar salt air
Alfred Sung's Shi is my "cheap" perfume. Mid tier is Philosophy's Amazing Grace and top tier (and also my favorite) is Pulp Fragrance's Eagle Hill Cemetery.
Pink sugar at Walmart- $20!!!
I do body mists. I buy the pricier ones but they’re still cheaper than my other fragrances. Right now I’m loving SDJ 40 and Phlur Amber Haze.
Dupes! There are so many incredible companies that sell exact replicas of high end ($300+) just without the brand name.
Velvet petals - pink (VS) or cloud by Ari
SDJ fragrances are some of my favorite layering scents!
Vera Wang - Princess
Ariana grande REM perfume is SO good, you can get it at like budget price at chemists etc, pretty much every single time I wear it I get compliments , it just smells so good
Princess by Vera Wang
Five below dupes are perfect for work. I have so many and always get compliments. And you don’t feel bad about bathing yourself in it.
I really like the MIX:BAR perfumes from Target. Vanilla Bourbon is my favorite.
MIX:BAR scents are so well done for the price!
I just get the travel size of the expensive ones. I can handle that price. At a certain point you're paying for the bottle as well.
Yep even with daily wear I’ve only used up about 2/3rds of a travel size in the last year. Even if I had the cash to get a full sized bottle it would likely expire before I finished it.
Glossier You
Tokyo milk’s dead sexy 💐💋
I love the Pacifica ones. Especially Indian Coconut Nectar
Daisy, Eau so Fresh by Marc Jacob’s. I love it! Floral and clean
Thymes kimono rose!
I've been wearing this extremely inexpensive perfume oil named "Egyptian goddess " almost every day since I was about 14. I am 47 now. I still get compliments very frequently, and better yet I haven't gotten sick of the scent.
Al Rehab Choco Musk rollerball oil, smells like vanilla and chocolate, gets me wayyyyy more compliments than any of my $$$ perfumes. Sometimes I also use Al Rehab "Soft"(like a softer,lemonier Pink Sugar), it's a good combo. People ask who smells like cookies or brownies. I buy it on Amazon.
Gucci Bloom is what I love, Florence by Tocca is what I use for everyday to smell ~close ~ but not drain the Bloom to soon. Florence doesn’t last as long, but she’s a third the price.
Hawaiian Ginger by Calgon body mist- it's by far my most complimented scent over all my fancy perfumes. I wear it in the spring and summer months. I get compliments every single time I wear it.
Philosophy.
Yesss! Came here to comment that I love Amazing Grace and especially Amazing Grace Ballet Rose.
check out this website https://us.oilperfumery.com They remake fragrances and they are super cheap, under 20 bucks. It’s an oil so it’s better and lasts longer as opposed to an alcohol based perfume which dissipates faster. I love the perfume Dior addict but it’s over a hundred dollars a bottle and I can’t afford it. Bought a remake of theirs and it smells pretty much EXACTLY the same.
DKNY Be Delicious
I have to recommend Jlo perfumes! I’ve been wearing the first glow since I was 16 I think. Beautiful scent ❤️ I would say: glow, enduring glow, live. They’re all gorgeous by jlo ☺️
I came for this comment! Glowing JLO is my go to and has been since 2004. It smells so light but strong! It’s so feminine and not too “much”
Twisted Lily and I buy samples and rotate. And I know this is old, but I get more compliments on Byredo Mojave Ghost than any other perfume ever
Elizabeth Arden sunflower Vera wang princess
Ohhh Vera Wang Princess was my high school scent. Love that one!
Someone said Zara perfumes and I second this. I own three and they’re all long-lasting and smell like they could be more expensive than they are. I think each bottle cost me 30~ Urban outfitters also has decent ones, but they more so give the vibe of a body mist, so if you’re looking for something day time or light, it’s a great go-to.
Check Nike perfumes. I really enjoy them, they last and they are dirt cheap
I had no idea they did them!
A lot of Burlington's have them! And like Adidas etc for good prices.
I really like Vanille Outremer Eau De Toilette. You can get it at [anthropologie](https://www.anthropologie.com/shop/hybrid/outremer-eau-de-toilette2?color=005&inventoryCountry=US&countryCode=US&utm_medium=paid_search&utm_source=Google-Mobile&utm_campaign=US%20-%20Shopping%20-%20PMAX%20-%20Apparel%20-%20Beauty%20-%20Beauty&utm_content=&utm_term=&creative=&device=m&matchtype=&network=x&utm_kxconfid=vx6rd81ts&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwvb-zBhCmARIsAAfUI2uvHaBtznexfVvEc-p-4MilJq7_HS_vzAooBcZJMg43E4CJBXUVlCcaAn3bEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds&type=STANDARD&size=One%20Size&quantity=1)
Ariana Grande in Mod Blush
American eagle surf. I LOVED Ashley tisdales brand Frenshe for their vanilla scent but I’m allergic to it. I don’t break out if I only put it on my wrists but I like having it on my neck typically too. I turned around and drove back to the store for that bottle. SO good.
Britney Spears-Midnight fantasy
Aquolina pink sugar
i use this one called “white musk” (for women) from walmart and its literally like a *more feminine cologne, keeps scent for long and has such a great vanilla and smoky aftersmell! its my favorite and was fairly cheap
Fragonard Paris is a wonderful and affordable perfumer! Pretty sure you can order online. Currently wearing Belle de Paris a lot and used to wear Encense feve Tonka. Incredible and unique scents at a terrific price point (€40 per bottle or thereabouts). [Fragonard Paris](https://www.fragonard.com/en-int/)
Zara Golden Decade is a good dupe for YSL Libre. Honestly, once I finished YSL bottle I thought of repurchasing, but when I found Zara dupe, I was amazed by the price, longevity and smell. Never buying YSL again :D
Banana Republic are some of the best cheapies for daily use. TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and Burlington always have many in stock.
Perfume Oils. Theres a place in NYC i get the oil versions of expensive perfumes for $7-$10 bucks. It last on my skin all because my skin is so dry.
“Cheap” is challenging because it’s so subjective based on what you typically spend, your values in budgeting, etc. I picked up Juliette Has a Gun Not a Perfume for $60 on sale and I use that as my day to day scent if I go for a full perfume. I like that it’s pretty subtle- I never worry about overwhelming someone in elevators, etc. as I go through my life. I think it’s quite a bit more full retail price but it’s one that pops up on discount very often. I also love the brand Salt and Stone. They have really nice smelling body wash/deodorant/lotions/mists and any combo of those products that works for your budget makes you smell fresh and good without it being overwhelming. I get compliments on their fragrances all the time, and they don’t leave that disgusting chemical trail scent the way a lot of things do.
I use the Sol de Janeiro spray (the original yellow bottle) for everyday instead of my Carolina Herrera good girl. I swear people compliment me more on the SDJ anyways 😂
Nuxe perfume, especially when it’s a hot day and I’m wearing a sundress
champagne toast from bath & body works. five below also has some nice perfumes surprisingly
I use Lanvin Eclat D'Arpege and I love it! Scent lasts the whole day on me and even lasts till the next day after shampooing my hair. It costs around $41 USD in my country. I think It shouldn't be that expensive in your country too.
I love Cheirosa 62 and Fine'ry Not Another Cherry Fragrance
I’ve gotten into using roll on oil perfume dupes! I’ve been able to find every fragrance I’ve looked for so far and been pleasantly surprised. This is the website I used but there’s lots of others. Many beauty supply stores have them too! https://us.oilperfumery.com/collections/womens-collection
If you’re in Australia or NZ, highly recommend The Dupe Spot. They make dupes of designer fragrances that are actually spot on - I personally bought dupes of Issey by Issey Miyake and Afternoon Swim by Louis Vuitton for about $40 AUD each. Both are SO good. If you live elsewhere.. maybe there’s a similar company that ships to you? 💗
Amber & Sandalwood, Kuumba Made.
I saw Hot 100 ml by United Colors of Benetton for about $20.00 recently. To be honest, I'm not familiar with all the fragrances from UCOB but those I've had the chance to sample are all excellent, really high quality and at a very good price point. They have a lot of fragrances so lots to choose from. United Dreams I saw a couple of these, Live Free and Love Yourself also 100mils for $25.00 recently. B. Clean and Soft I saw for $20.00. This is a lovely one, less complex than most of theirs, very clean and wearable. Colors series, several of these are available on Amazon for example. United series too. United Jeans was the most well known, but there are many great ones in these series too. These are some examples of high quality fragrances that you can obtain at great prices. Unfortunately UCOB does not have the number of stores it once did. It was awesome to be able to visit and sample its many fragrances. But you can still order almost anything from them online and everything they sell has remained higher quality than average. If you look for reviews you can get a fairly good idea of the scents profiles. Estée Lauder Pleasures is an excellent example of a higher quality low cost perfume. Clean Reserve's Rain is very unique and quite affordable too.
The good girl hair and body spray is a lot cheaper (40) and IMO actually lasts longer on me and it’s a huge bottle!
I really love the finery perfumes from target! My favorite is before the rainbow (smells better than the jo malone perfume it's imitating)
I use a poundshop , body spritz smells similar to good girl. I get compliments on it all the time and I buy 4-5 at a time so I don't run out. Saves time and money
Born Lovely by Sarah Jessica Parker
I just got five minis from Juliette Has a Gun and am in love with the new Juliette fragrance, and of course, Not a Perfume. I also like Glossier's You. I like it because it's light and clean but not too sweet.
Lise Watier Neiges. Lovely floral without being sweet or citrusy. I spritz my shoulders about an hour before bed so it has time to settle into the best version of itself before I lay down. I am a side sleeper so I can smell it, on my shoulders, as I drift off.
I wear the nice ones daily
The Anthropologie perfumes like Golden Hour and I Do!
Hooey x West Desperado. It reminds me of Vera Wang Princess.
Zara red temptation 😍
Bath and Body works body spray... honestly is amazing and heavenly.
I wear Curve Crush almost every day!
I really like MIX:BAR perfumes at Target. They are truly inexpensive, but there are a lot of lovely scents in the collection and last fairly well. I like that they’re phthalate-free too. Also Sarah Jessica Parker “Lovely” is an oldie and a cheapy, but is a nice classic scent.
Glossier You has gotten me so many compliments!
I’m a little obsessed with [Pacifica’s Moon Moods](https://www.pacificabeauty.com/products/moon-moods-spray-perfume-mini-set?variant=39725241991256¤cy=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw4MSzBhC8ARIsAPFOuyVGVxzX93hIY5H4wkSnlGtpTs4GF7LKgGBeqgqGIakeG8ojNhyt6-IaApHaEALw_wcB)collection. The Neon Moon is my fave, it’s a santal base with some moody florals. They’re each around $25. [Comme une Évidence](https://www.yvesrocherusa.com/clearance/comme-une-evidence-eau-de-parfum/p/25327) is a little heavy for everyday/summer, but it’s really nice especially for the price. I love it for date nights and every time I wear it my fiancé swoons. There’s also some lighter more green/floral options green the same brand, that are more casual.
Chopard wish
I read the most random review on reddit and it made me buy a perfume I'd never heard of for $25 for 3oz and I love it. Total luck! The name made me snicker. Ed Hardy By Christian Audigier for Women, love kills slowly. Notes are listed as tropical mango, rose and amber but im not great at identifying.
I’ve purchased from Dossier before- they’re a site that sells “dupes” of designer perfumes. I think the scent isn’t exactly 100% a match but it’s very similar and they smell good. I love Marc Jacobs perfect but I am not made of Marc Jacobs money lol so it’s a good compromise.
Glossier has a nice one for about $60. And I love Replica by Maison Margiela which is quite expensive but I ordered smaller bottle, it was $75. I don’t use it every day but it lasts a long time. I also buy Replica’s and other brands travel size and they last long enough for me.