We at Allure are admittedly in a never-ending love affair with fragrances, but many of them come with price tags that are upwards of $100. Yes, pricey, luxury fragrances are bountiful, but what if we told you that there are quite a few editor-approved perfumes that won’t break your budget? The best affordable perfumes, whether they be travel-size versions of more expensive picks or unique blends from your favorite budget-friendly beauty brands, are available to restock your scent collection at jaw-droppingly low price points.
No matter what your budget is or which scent profile you prefer, our editors banded together to share the very best fragrances that won’t cost a dime over $50. Below, you’ll find not only full- and travel-size bottles of our favorite fragrant steals but also gift sets from classic and new fragrance brands alike, including Korean beauty darling Elorea and Ashley Tisdale’s latest beauty venture, Being Frenshe.
On the hunt for a new affordable fragrance? Look no further than the following Allure editor-approved perfumes that are destined to be your new signature scent. Take a look that these impressive, budget-friendly perfumes — you might even grab more than one.
The Bath & Body Works Dream Bright Fine Fragrance Mist is one of the many affordable fragrances from the brand that Allure editors can’t stop spritzing. “I snagged this from our beauty closet a few weeks ago and it is positively magnetic,” says Allure site director Sam Escobar. “The name perfectly fits — this feels bright, dreamy, and playful and makes for an excellent New Year’s fragrance.” This delectable body spray has notes of fruity berries, floral orchids, and warm vanilla.
Why drop $100 on one scent when you can grab four deluxe minis for only $30? The Elorea Discovery Set features all the fragrances under the brand’s The Elements collection, including Allure commerce editor Sarah Han’s favorite, Fire. “This fragrance is a warm and alluring blend of Jeju citrus and spice, iris, and amber that makes you feel like you’re cuddled up in front of the fireplace — but it’s also sexy and confidence-boosting for a night out on the town,” she says. As if that’s not impressive enough, you’ll also get a gift certificate of $30 towards any full-size bottle when you purchase the set.
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The Moroccanoil Hair & Body Fragrance Mist smells exactly like the brand’s best-selling (and best-smelling) products, and that’s because this warm-floral fragrance has the same base notes of amber and magnolia as its hair- and body-focused counterparts. “I layer the mist with the brand’s body lotion for a long-lasting scent that wears throughout the day, receiving compliments and questions as to what vacation-in-a-bottle scent I’m wearing,” says Allure editorial assistant Talia Gutierrez.
