13 Affordable Perfumes That Smell Just as Luxurious as Designer Brands, Per Editors
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If you're reading this right now, it's safe to assume that you've experienced finding the fragrance of your dreams just to discover a heart-wrenching price tucked away in the corner of its packaging. Maybe you, like me, returned your find to the shelf but haven't been able to get its image out of your head. What if I told you that the designer fragrances adorning the vanities of the content creators and celebrities you've come across don't always live up to the hype? What if that price tag saved you from draining your bank account only to discover your chosen eau de parfum, toilette, or oil carries little to no sillage after you leave a room?
Take it from a scent-obsessed editor—it's always a good idea to know what you're in for before searching for the best fragrances with your wallet in hand. Fear not! I've sorted through my personal fragrance collection and rounded up all the luxurious yet low-cost scents that I can't get enough of, with the reviews to back them up. If you're interested in seeing which ones made the list, keep reading!
The Best Affordable Perfumes, at a Glance
- Best Overall: Ouai Rue St. Honoré Eau de Parfum
- Best Fruity Scent: Zara Applejuice Eau de Toilette
- Best Fresh Scent: Clean Reserve Solar Bloom Eau de Parfum
- Best Citrus Scent: Scent Organix Rise and Shine Eau de Toilette
- Best Vanilla Scent: Philosophy Fresh Cream Warm Cashmere Eau de Toilette
The Best Affordable Perfumes of 2025
1. Best Overall: Ouai Rue St. Honoré Eau de Parfum
I know how challenging it can be to find a gardenia fragrance that's not too overpowering or mature. Ouai's Rue St. Honoré accomplishes this by balancing its blooming gardenia notes with powdery violet before it is grounded by a smooth white musk.
Scent type: Fresh florals
Key notes: Violet, gardenia, ylang-ylang, white musk
Sizes: 1.7 oz
Customer review: "I always looked for perfumes with the smell of fresh floral, and I must say, this is what I was exactly looking for all along. It's so mild yet so refreshing, takes me into a garden full of flowers. Highly recommend this to all the floral lovers."
2. Best Fruity Scent: Zara Applejuice Eau de Toilette
Don't let the name of this eau de toilette deter you. Zara's Applejuice has been flying off the shelves, and for good reason. It's a timeless, clean-smelling fragrance that, with some dry-down time, reveals layers of sparkling fruits.
Scent type: Fruity floral
Key notes: Apple, orange, pink grapefruit, cedar, sandalwood
Sizes: 1 oz, 3 oz, 5 oz
Customer review: "I never thought I'd love this as much as I do. I wasn't really a fan of clean scents up until recently but this is gorgeous. Makes me smell so clean, elegant, feminine. Totally recommended and it gets compliments."
3. Best Fresh Scent: Clean Reserve Solar Bloom Eau de Parfum
In the mood for something more nostalgic? Crafted with sustainable vetiver from Haiti, Solar Bloom will whisk you away to sun-soaked spring days. All Clean Reserve fragrances are clean, cruelty-free, and vegan.
Scent type: Fresh solar
Key notes: bergamot, orange blossom, coconut water
Sizes: .34 oz, 3.4 oz
Customer review: "This is the closest thing to orange blossom that I've found (and I've tried a lot) that doesn't overpower. It is beautiful, warm, and nostalgic of spring afternoons. It has good staying power, too. I'm so glad I took a chance and ordered it."
4. Best Citrus Scent: Scent Organix Rise and Shine Eau de Toilette
This Scent Organix fragrance was my first introduction to this sustainable brand. This exuberant, fruity scent wakes the senses with a vibrant blend of citrus, fresh florals, and orange zest, making Rise and Shine one of my favorite scents to spray before beginning my day.
Scent type: Sparkling citrus
Key notes: Tangerine, lemon spritz, hyacinth, peach blossom, orange zest
Sizes: 1.7 oz
Customer review: "I love love this perfume—it's fresh, light and smells lovely! I wear it during the daytime and lasts the majority of the day! It's not overpowering which I like, the cost is even better, not overpriced."
5. Best Vanilla Scent: Philosophy Fresh Cream Warm Cashmere Eau de Toilette
Once fall hits, I break out all things cashmere, from my favorite cozy sweaters to fragrances. Fresh Cream Warm Cashmere checks all the boxes. It's elegant and beyond aesthetically pleasing and adds an unexpected twist to the brand's best-selling Fresh Cream eau de toilette with added hints of vanilla musk.
Scent type: Warm gourmand
Key notes: Vanilla musk, tangerine, orchid, vanilla bean, sandalwood
Sizes: 0.5 oz, 2.0 oz
Customer review: "I went through one of the smaller bottles pretty quickly and will be buying a bigger size. This is a beautiful, cozy, and comforting vanilla scent with a hint of woods. There's a little hint of a powdery note, but not overpowering. A staple!"
6. Best Floral Scent: Fine'ry Flower Bed Eau de Parfum
Sold exclusively at Target, Fine'ry offers a selection of fragrances inspired by popular designer counterparts. Flower Bed captures lush greens and vibrant florals with high-quality ingredients that deliver a long-lasting unique and elevated scent experience.
Scent type: Fruity florals
Key notes: Lush peony, green apple, wild bamboo leaf
Sizes: 2.02 oz
Customer review: "I was so impressed with this perfume. Not only is the bottle really pretty, but the perfume smells so good. It is very floral and fruity and smells so fresh. And it lasts a long time. For the price point, it's a great value. I may have to buy a backup bottle!"
7. Best Day-to-Night Scent: Ouai North Bondi Eau de Parfum
Inspired by Sydney's iconic Bondi Beach, this perfume combines notes of bergamot, Italian lemon, and jasmine to create a sheer white fragrance complemented by florals. In the end, it's a day-to-night fragrance that can be worn by anyone, anywhere.
Scent type: Fresh florals
Key notes: Italian lemon, jasmine, rose de mai, violet, bergamot
Sizes: 0.34 oz, 1.7 oz
Customer review: "[It's] my favorite perfume and has become my signature scent. I get compliments all the time! I also use the Ouai dry shampoo when necessary so it’s just an extra little boost of this amazing and fresh fragrance!"
8. Best Woody Scent: 19-69 Invisible Post Eau de Parfum
This one is for fans of fig fragrances: 19-69's Invisible Post is a refreshing and aromatic scent featuring a smooth blend of green fig, black currant, and woodsy notes reminiscent of 1967's Summer of Love. As playful and vibrant as it is, this eau de parfum is incredibly layerable.
Scent type: Aromatic woods
Key notes: Green fig, palm leaf, black currant, sandalwood, tonka bean
Sizes: 100 ml
Customer review: "Invisible Post Eau de Parfum is like a secret garden, with flowers and spices that make me feel special every time I wear it. It stays on my skin for a long time, making me feel elegant and confident, whether I'm going out or staying in. When I spray Invisible Post, it's like adding a touch of magic to my day, leaving a sweet scent that follows me everywhere."
9. Best Powdery Scent: Tocca Bianca Eau de Parfum
Tocca's Bianca is inspired by the seaside cliffs of the Amalfi Coast. Marrying green tea and bright citrus with powdery, fresh rose petals and jasmine, it's an uplifting and clean scents that smells as luxurious as it appears.
Scent type: Fresh floral
Key notes: Rose petals, jasmine, green tea
Sizes: 1.7 oz
Customer review: "One of my favorite lighter Tocca fragrances, with a fresh, crisp, citrus twist, tart and sweet. Love how Tocca offers so many layering options to extend the scent, inspired by tea time in Italy, without the grappa (an alcoholic beverage)."
10. Best Sweet Scent: Ouai Melrose Place Eau de Parfum
When you think of clean fragrances, do you associate them with champagne and bergamot? Ouai's Melrose Places proves it's possible. According to the brand, this perfume is crafted to "smell like L.A. sunsets and valet parking," but to me, it's a little less glam and more sweet.
Scent type: Fresh floral
Key notes: Champagne, lychee, cedarwood, bergamot, rose, white musk
Sizes: 1.7 oz
Customer review: "Clean, little bit of champagne, slightly floral. I think it lasts a good four hours. When you're fresh out of the shower, get a great start to your day with a few spritzes of this. I do think this could also easily be layered with other perfumes. Perfect for daily wear and inoffensive. If you want to blind buy it, go ahead."
11. Best Musky Scent: Ralph Lauren Romance Eau de Parfum
Here's a scent from Ralph Lauren that combines sparkling top notes of pink pepper and mandarin atop bright florals and woodsy musks, adding unexpected mystery and sensuality to an otherwise classic floral fragrance.
Scent type: Classic florals
Key notes: Lily, white floral, musk
Sizes: 1 oz, 3.4 oz
Customer review: "I get so many compliments when I wear this that I don't even bother with my other perfumes anymore. It is almost indescribable how perfect this scent is. It has gorgeous depth, is so feminine without being girly, and is perfectly balanced."
12. Best Subtle Scent: Lake Skye 11 11 Eau de Parfum
If you like scents that remind you of clean laundry, windswept linens, and the airy expanse of blue sky, you'll love this one. Spray it on your skin, let it dry down for a couple of minutes, and you'll find that it doesn't veer into department-store-perfume territory. It's light, fresh, and barely there in the best way.
Scent type: White musk
Key notes: Ozonic accord, amberwood, cyclamen, marine, white musk, driftwood
Sizes: 0.5 oz, 1.7 oz
Customer review: "I get so many compliments when I wear this. Most importantly, the scent lasts all day. It's a very clean scent that is not overpowering!"
13. Best Earthy Scent: Imaginary Authors The Soft Lawn
Inspired by a book of the same name published in 1916, this is a "quiet luxury" scent reminiscent of New England summer days, boarding schools, and lecture halls. Or, as the brand puts it, this fragrance may conjure thoughts of "Ivy-covered brick buildings, lavish backyard gatherings," and "the first time you read The Great Gatsby."
Scent type: Green florals
Key notes: Linden blossom, grapefruit, laurel and ivy leaves, vetiver, oakmoss, fresh tennis balls
Sizes: 2 ml, 14 ml, 50 ml
Customer review: "For better or worse, this is really unique for a green scent, and it's definitely one that you need to sit with for a second. The tennis imagery suits it, it smells a little like artificial turf. Calls to mind a groundskeeper's shed or a rich college's quad. Soft and mossy, not crisp and sharp like a lot of grassy scents."
How We Chose
As with all of our buying guides atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing , we compile our edits based on original testing and expert recommendations. To find the best affordable perfumes, we leaned heavily on our knowledge as beauty experts. We also considered several factors, including scent type, key notes, and sizes. We're aware of how important these factors are for a wide range of needs and preferences, so we made sure to list out all the helpful details. Of course, customer reviews were also kept in mind when creating this list.
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Maya Thomas is an Associate Beauty Editor atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing . Her strong love for all things beauty and fashion stems from a strong childhood interest in the fine arts. During a gap year spent in Paris studying the history of French fashion, she shifted her focus to English literature and journalism as a student at Loyola Marymount University. After graduating in May 2021, Maya began freelancing for Parade.com as a contributing commerce writer. When she's not writing, Maya spends her free time catching up on reading, perusing art galleries, and enjoying a night out at the ballet every now and then.
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