Top Cheap Perfumes and Colognes That Smell Amazing

Discover our favourite budget-friendly perfumes and colognes for luxury scents that won't break the bank.

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While designer perfumes and colognes can be pricey, plenty of affordable options offer the same sophisticated scents. 

In this guide, we’ve handpicked a mix of budget-friendly fragrances and a few high-end gems that smell just as luxurious as their expensive counterparts. Whether you’re looking for something fresh, floral, or warm and woody, you’ll find the perfect scent without the hefty price tag.

Ariana GrandeCloud
lavender
pear
coconut
vanilla
was £55 now £48.95 at fragrancedirect.co.uk

Ariana Grande Cloud is a dreamy blend of lavender blossom and juicy pear, with a sweet heart of coconut, praline, and vanilla orchid, finishing on soft musks and creamy woods. 

Coach Floral
orange
gardenia
floral
was £56 now £24.95 at fragrancedirect.co.uk

Coach Floral is a fresh floral-woody scent with bright bitter orange, soft gardenia, and a warm Joshua tree base.

Sol de JaneiroBrazilian Crush Cheirosa 62
pistachio
jasmine
vanilla
caramel
was £24 now £19.20 at LOOKFANTASTIC UK

Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Crush Cheirosa 62 is a delicious mix of pistachio and almond, with a heart of heliotrope and jasmine petals, and a warm base of vanilla, salted caramel, and sandalwood.

Ted BakerMia
citrus
freesia
raspberry
blackcurrant
amber
was £25 now £10 at superdrug.com

Ted Baker Mia is a charming blend of rose bloom and freesia, uplifted by citrus, raspberry, and blackcurrant, with a warm base of patchouli and golden amber.

Paris HiltonGold Rush
nectarine
lemon
bergamont
floral
£21.95 at Allbeauty UK

Paris Hilton Gold Rush is a fruity burst of nectarine, lemon, and bergamot, flowing into a floral heart of orchid, violet, and rose, with a rich base of praline, vanilla, and cashmere wood.

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red lychee
kiwi
jasmine
quince
£24.99 at The Perfume Shop

 A mix of red lychee, golden quince, and kiwi, with a sweet heart of jasmine petals and white chocolate orchid, finishing on soft musk and sensual woods. 

Calvin KleinEuphoria
pomegranate
persimmon
orchid
amber
was £87 now £35 at superdrug.com

Calvin Klein Euphoria is a vibrant burst of pomegranate and persimmon, unfolding into a rich blend of orchid and lotus blossom with a warm, lasting base of amber, mahogany wood, and sensual musks.

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apricot
jasmine
vanilla
£22.99 at Zara UK

A delightful blend of apricot blossom and jasmine, enriched with bourbon vanilla, earthy moss, and a sweet touch of dulce de leche.

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Anjou Pear
black vanilla
gardenia
£59 at Next UK

A fresh combination of white gardenia and Anjou pear, layered with the warmth of black vanilla.

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lemon
bergamont
mint
jasmine
green tea
was £35 now £23.45 at elizabetharden.co.uk

 A zesty burst of lemon, bergamot, and mint, leading to a heart of jasmine, musk, and oakmoss, with a rich base of green tea, cloves, and amber. 

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plum
praline
vanilla
£35 at The Perfume Shop

A sweet blend of juicy plum and praline, rounded off with warm, creamy vanilla.

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lavender
vanilla
patchouli
£64 at The Fragrance Shop

A soothing start of lavender essence, with a heart of sweet vanilla, and a rich patchouli base

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champagne
peppercorn
berries
jasmine
sandalwood
£54 at Space NK UK

A fragrance featuring top notes of champagne, pink peppercorn, and berry, leading to a heart of peony, rose, freesia, and jasmine, with a base of amber, sandalwood, and musk.

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pepper
tangerine
cedarwood
benzoin
£30.57 at Amazon

A bold mix of pink pepper and tangerine, with a heart of rose and cedarwood, resting on a warm base of patchouli and benzoin for a woody, oriental finish.

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bergamont
jasmine
vanilla
benzoin
£48.14 at Amazon

A bright start of bergamot, leading to a heart of jasmine and incense, and finishing with a warm base of vanilla, ambroxan, benzoin, and golden woods.

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grapefruit
vanilla
sandalwood
£55 at The Perfume Shop

A zesty burst of grapefruit, softened by a rich vanilla-intense accord, and grounded with creamy sandalwood.

LaliqueEncre Noire A L’Extreme
incense
vetiver
sandalwood
benzoin
was £81 now £27.95 at fragrancedirect.co.uk

Lalique Encre Noire A L’Extreme meets incense and vetiver with cypress and patchouli, along with a smooth finish of sandalwood, benzoin, and orris root.

Banana RepublicVintage Green
bergamont
mandarin
green tea
fig
jasmine
was £58 now £26.95 at fragrancedirect.co.uk

Banana Republic Vintage Green has top notes of green leaves, bergamot, and mandarin orange, followed by a heart of green tea, fig, jasmine, and magnolia, with a warm vetiver, musk, and cedar base. 

AfnanTurathi Blue
mandarin
musk
bergamot
was £40 now £29.95 at Allbeauty UK

AfnanTurathi Blue offers top notes of bergamot and mandarin, leading to a heart of amber and woody accords, settling into a base of musk, patchouli, and fresh spices.

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lemon
tea
sage
mint
amber
£37 at The Fragrance Shop

A fresh blend of grapefruit, bergamot, rosemary, and lemon, leading to a heart of tea, sage, hedione, mint, water notes, and violet, with a base of iso e super, amber, and oakmoss 

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nutmeg
bergamot
violet
cardamom
£49 at superdrug.com

A refreshing blend of green tea, papaya, and bergamot, harmoniously balanced with nutmeg, violet, cardamom, and rose. 

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Issie Nelson
Social Media Executive & Contributing Editor

I started at MyVoucherCodes as a Content Administrator in the vouchers team, where I worked on sourcing deals and helping people save money and in January 2024, inspired by my passion for social media, I took the initiative to launch and grow the MyVoucherCodes TikTok account, creating all the content in my spare time. Creating and designing for social media has always been my dream, and now I get to bring that passion into my role full time as a Social Media Executive across all of our social media platforms as well as being able to combine my creativity with my writing by producing articles that correspond with the content I create.

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