How To Find An Affordable Fragrance That Suits You

Fragrance is easily the most subjective and personal item within beauty. The truth is, we’re all programmed to enjoy different scents. Though there are certain fragrances that are perfect for a special occasion like your wedding day or tailored to specific age groups like teenagers, overall, we like what we like. And often with no rhyme or reason as to why. The truth is, your nose won’t discriminate due to the price or packaging of a particular perfume.

So, if we’re going on notes alone, don’t turn your nose up (excuse the pun) too quickly at the affordable fragrance category. You’ll be pleased to know that there’s a budget-friendly perfume that will keep you smelling amazing, for less.

How to find a fragrance that suits me?

The best way to be sure a scent suits you is to wear it for a day and then repeat the process maybe once or twice more. The initial spritz will often release a remarkably different scent to the one that has settled into your skin moments after. Next time you’re walking past MECCA or Chemist Warehouse, spritz on a fragrance and monitor how you feel about it in half an hour. Though it’s most important that you are happy with the scent, take note on whether you’ve received compliments on how good you smell.

What are the best affordable fragrances?

Sarah Jessica Parker Lovely Eau de Parfum

Best described as a woody, floral and musky scent. Sarah Jessica Parker’s perfume Lovely is one of the more popular celebrity fragrances. And for under $10? It would be rude not to.

$9.99 at Chemist Warehouse

Glasshouse Fragrances Melbourne Muse – Coffee Flower & Vanilla Eau de Parfum 

Take a trip to Melbourne without the expense of a plane ticket. This unisex handbag-sized fragrance from Glasshouse has been inspired by the Australian city, boasting notes of vanilla and coffee flower with jasmine, sandalwood and patchouli.

Read Glasshouse Fragrances Melbourne Muse – Coffee Flower & Vanilla Eau de Parfum reviews here…

$29.95 at Adore Beauty

So…? Unique Sweet Pea Body Mist

Do you prefer something sweet and floral? Look no further. Though it’s technically a body mist and not a perfume, the long-lasting and delicate nature of So…? Unique’s scent could’ve fooled us.

“I consider this Sweet Pea Body Mist to be perfect for the daytime, however, the fragrant does seem to disappear by the end of a hot day. After a shower in the evening, and when I’m staying home, I also love to spray a small amount around my body to make me feel fresh and clean.” – Simonja

Read more So…? Unique Sweet Pea Body Mist reviews here…

$9.95 at Woolworths

MOR Little Luxuries Marshmallow Perfume Oil

Another hit amongst the sweet-scent lovers. MOR’s iconic pink and gold rollerball keeps you smelling pleasantly sugary thanks to the unique blend of lychee flower, snow gardenia and of course, marshmallow.

Read more MOR Little Luxuries Marshmallow Perfume Oil reviews here…

$22.95 at MOR Boutique

LABEAU l ‘eau de Jasmin

Consider yourself a fresh and crisp fragrance lover? LABEAU’s clean, floral scent is sure to please. Enriched with a mix of orchids, jasmine and violets, this is a perfume that oozes elegant femininity.

$29 at Priceline

FAQs

What scent makes people the happiest?

There’s no question that scent can impact our mood. In fact, specific fragrance notes have the ability to soothe our hormones and reduce feelings of anxiety and stress. We recommend looking out for perfumes containing lemongrass, bergamot and lavender.

How do I get cheap luxury perfume?

Chemist Warehouse stock a ton of luxury fragrance brands at a discounted price. From Byredo to Jo Malone, these more expensive brands are also often included in their major fragrance sales.

However, when shopping for a luxury perfume for less, make sure you’re not unknowingly purchasing a counterfeit fragrance. If you’re unsure what to look for, take a look at our guide on how to spot a fake perfume.

Which affordable perfumes smell expensive?

Ariana Grande’s Cloud Eay de Parfum ($49.95 at Chemist Warehouse) was labelled by TikTok for being a dupe for the very expensive Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 ($356 at MECCA).

Love yourself a bit of Le Labo’s Santal 33 but can’t quite get your head around the $467 price tag? Consider the Jennifer Lopez One Eau De Parfum ($39.99 at Chemist Warehouse) as a cheaper alternative. With the inclusion of sandalwood and patchouli, JLo’s fragrance makes a convincing dupe.

Which scent would you most like to try and why? Which scent sounds like it could be your new signature scent?