As much as we love splurging on a new beauty product, our bank account often begs to differ. And when it comes to fragrances, the splurge is way steeper – a new perfume can cost anywhere between Rs. 6k to Rs. 20k. While we’re full proponents of the occasional #TreatYourself moment, you don’t have to spend a fortune to smell divine. Yep, believe it. There are plenty of affordable options out there that rival the mega-famous, luxe perfumes – you just need to know where to look. To save you from scouring the internet, we’re highlighting six affordable perfumes that smell really expensive.
6 Best Perfumes That’ll Help You Smell Luxe Without Breaking The Bank
To Smell Incredibly Luxurious
When it comes to affordable fragrances, Zara is the best high-street retailer with a range of dreamy perfumes. The scent is primarily floral with hints of neroli and orange making this fragrance equal parts floral and fruity. Most importantly, the perfume smells incredibly luxurious.
To Score A Never-Ending Stream Of Compliments
If you are a frag-head, you might have come across a beauty influencer singing praises of this perfume from The Body Shop. The black musk fragrance is like white musk’s cooler cousin. It contains spicy pink pepper, heady bergamot, and sweet pear to make you smell like a dang dream. Try this perfume and you’ll lose count of people asking you what perfume you are wearing.
To Evoke Beach Day & Fun
This newly-launched perfume by Victoria’s secret feels like a sunny, breezy day at the beach. You’ll feel like you’re sitting on a hammock sipping a glass of rosé in a tropical location. The fragrance is delightful, dreamy, and a thing of beauty.
To Give Off Island Girl Vibes
This fragrance will make you smile as much as you would while sipping a martini by the ocean. Plus, the price tag doesn’t hurt either. The notes of vanilla, earthy vetiver and coconut come together to make one exotic and dreamy perfume. The perfume will have you at the very first spritz and has viral written all over it.
The One That’s Always Selling Out
This perfume by Huda Beauty is a serious crowd-pleaser. It hit the ground running and it always seems to sell out. This scent is youthful with vanilla orchid and creamy jasmine notes, but its oriental notes of amber, patchouli, and musk deepen it to keep it from smelling overly sweet. We like!
The One With Rave Reviews
Zara fragrances never fail to elicit “Wow, you smell so good” compliments and this one is no exception. The Gardenia Eau De Parfum feels 10x more expensive than its actual price. While there are plenty of Zara fragrances that rival luxe scents, this one truly stands out as it’s a straight-up dupe of YSL Black Opium with notes of coffee, vanilla, and orange blossom.
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