When we think of smelling irresistible the first thought that comes along into our minds invariably along with the thought of a perfume is the bewildering price tag!  Perfumes have always been made available in sturdy fashionable chic-like containers which is why the existence of the best cheap perfumes is considered a hoax and is accompanied by the stereotypes of being poorly packaged, having an overpowering smell, transient longevity, and a diminishing sillage. 

The expansion of the fragrance industry and the developments in the past decade have opened up ample doors for innovation and revised pricing, but the thought of a cheap perfume with the eccentric qualities of a classic fragrance still continues to raise eyebrows. 

A classic fragrance or a perfume along with prominent top notes, accord and sillage should be easily compatible across a varied range of fabrics and body types and remain consistent with regards to delivering the same kind of result. 

According to perfume expert Julian Graf “Perfumes were earlier only favoured by the rich but with the passage of time and the expansion of the perfume-making industry, they have become more easily available to all in delightful fragrances and most importantly in a budget-friendly range.” 

Below given is a list of recommendations for the best cheap perfumes that will help you enthral the environment around you without burning a hole in your pocket. 

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  Best for Travellers

  DOLCE & GABBANA light blue

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The Dolce & Gabbana light eau de parfum blue is our top pick in our list of recommendations for affordable perfumes. It is a direct pick for people who wish to have a scent that boosts their intrinsic desire to surf through the deep waters of the Atlantic. It contains a splashing aqua fragrance with notes of limonene, a derivative of citrus peels that has an alleviating effect on one's mood. So if you are down with Monday blues or want to get rid of the gloominess around, this bottle of blue is there to your rescue.

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Best Strong Fragrance

VERA WANG eau de parfum spray

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The search for an earthy, natural fragrance ends right here, as the Vera Wang Eau De Parfum is for people who wish to keep their smell organic and in close coordination with nature.  The fragrance is pregnant with the top notes of sandalwood which is known for soothing and invigorating your senses. Based on our firsthand experience the fragrance also carries a souvenir from lilies and iris that helps mellow down the strong woody notes. This scent gently caresses the body and seeps into the fabrics as it manages to grab people's eyeballs towards the wearer.

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Best Choice for Older Women

LOVELY SARAH JESICCA PARKER EAU DE PARFUM SPRAY

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For all those who are in love with  “Carrie Bradshaw” from the romcom “Sex and the City’, we present to you Lovely by SJP that you will also fall in love with it! The perfume contains the vibes of being strong yet subtle with durable notes, alluring and nature-centric notes of mandarin, bergamot, rosewood, lavender, and apple martini. It is fashioned with the bewitching undertone of paperwhites and patchouli silaging to an earthy scent of cedar and white amber. 

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Best for Regular Use

Paris Hilton Eau De Parfum

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This little bottle in Peppy pink is designed by the leading lady of Beverly Hills, is one of the best inexpensive perfumes. The Paris Hilton Eau De Parfum Spray is an ideal choice for someone who prefers to have one single signature fragrance to sensorily make a way out of the crowd during an important presentation, a New Year's Eve celebration, or just a sleepover with besties. The top notes consist of a blend of mimosa, jasmine, and peach nectar. The middle notes contain the pious scent of sandalwood, oak moss, and ylang-ylang. 

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Best Inexpensive Perfume

clinique happy heart Parfum Spray

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The makers of the Clinique by happy heart perfume have ensured the wearer has a happy part after wearing the perfume. It comes with flirtatious and delicate traces of violet and limonene extracts. A few spritzes can give you a calming aura, irrespective of the chaos that may go on in your mind, thus adding to your mysterious vibe. It is light in its aroma and does not overwhelm your olfactory senses. It is a superb choice for casual occasions with notes of mandarin orange, cassia, cucumber, primula, carrot, water hyacinth, sandalwood, and white wood. 

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Best to Wear at Work

LANCÔME Trésor Eau De Parfum

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Apricots are adored in the fragrance industry like roses because of the citrusy essence of the fruits. Tresor Lancome ensures you get transported into an apricot orchard the movement you sprinkle this fragrance. The product has been an all-time favourite in the category of affordable perfumes for women. It contains the top notes of apricot and pecks of lilac and iris. The middle notes of rose, vanilla, sandalwood, and musk. Procuring apricots for breakfast may not be feasible for people all over the world but they can still indulge in their goodness with this perfume.

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Best Perfume Oil

Swiss Arabian Layali Rouge

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When it comes to having fruity fragrances as a choice of scent, the search for the appropriate aroma can be a challenging task. Here we bring to you infused with the fusion of tropical lemon and papaya notes, for all who wish to relive their Middle Eastern trip experiences, Swiss Arabian Layali Rouge. This oil-based perfume comes in an oriental-shaped bottle and also contains the notes of coconut and hibiscus along with the lovechild of peach and rose.  Besides, it is skin-friendly and heat-resistant — perfect to smell fresh in hot and humid climates. The product is really one of the fragrances which can make a remarkable gift and also a priced possession.

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Best Natural Fragrance

VERA WANG EMBRACE GREEN TEA & PEAR BLOSSOM

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The most refreshing thing in lazy winter mornings is the smell of freshly brewed tea. The Vera Wang Embrace Green Tea& Pear Blossom is the ideal take for you if you wish to indulge in the essence of the morning green grass and the scent of freshly brewed green tea to feel energized and stay motivated.  The perfume first kisses the fabric and then gently waltzes with the natural intrinsic smell of an individual giving birth to a whole new rejuvenated smell.  For best results, apply the fragrance right after a shower to smell delightfully fresh and energized all day.

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Best Clean Formulation

SKYLAR CLEAN BEAUTY Eau de Parfum - Set of 5

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The Skylar Eau de Parfum is undoubtedly a unanimous choice for both men and women in the category of best affordable perfumes. It is available in five different fragrance ranges to complement the transient moods of an individual. This exclusive range of aromas is available in five essences — love notes from marine life, tropical forests, spice gardens and the best flower bouquets. The ergonomically designed spray system makes the perfume application a hassle-free process.

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Best Unisex Choice

GOOD CHEMISTRY CHEERFUL CHARMER EAU DE PARFUM

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When we speak about the best affordable perfumes and essential oils for women. The Good Chemistry Cheerful Charmer Eau De Parfum is undisputably a perfect concoction of a perfume and an essential oil The top note of this fragrance was born when the nutty fragrance of coconut and the flowery scent of apple blossom cuddled one another and the soothing smell of vanilla tried to intervene. The perfume also contains pecks of tiger lily, sugar berry, magnolia violet with cocoa blush, queen bee, pink palm and cheerful charmer dancing their way through in between. Overall this delicately crafted aroma is an ode to Mother Nature. 

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Beyonce Heat Rush Perfume

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The Beyonce Perfume brings you the top notes of passion fruit and blood orange, grounding the wearer to an earthy sillage of musk.  It contains the essence of the choicest exotic slush of fruits that make you sigh with relief on a hot summer day. The aura of the choicest freshly picked fruits transports the wearer to the forests of the tropical region.  For those who wish to have a splashing refreshing aroma on their fabrics, this perfume is a great choice. 

Below is a guide attempted to facilitate your decision-making process when looking for the  cheapest perfumes online.

Perfumes or not just mere fragrances they speak a lot about an individual’s relationship with his or her self-love. Here are a few things you need to keep in mind while selecting a perfume. 

1. Composition of Ingredients - While a perfume may be applied onto a person’s skin and an individual's pulse points to gently allow the fragrance to disintegrate and release its natural smell, the composition of perfumes plays an important role. Therefore it is very important to check the ingredients of the fragrance before deciding to make a purchase. The fragrance should be free from phthalates, sulfates, glycerol and alcohol in order to provide an irritation-free, skin-friendly experience. 
2.  Packaging of the Perfume - The perfume should always be made available in glass bottles as glass has the ability to shield the odors in the external environment from penetrating and sabotaging the natural aura of the scent. Glass is also the least reactive and it does not allow the entry of outside chemicals into the perfume bottle. The glass however should be durable and not fragile in order to prevent breakage and spillage. 
3. Sillage of the Perfume - The perfume should have a long and durable sillage in order to continue to blossom the environment around, and also remind people about the presence of the wearer even after the wearer has left. 

Conclusion 

Smelling well is an extension of a person’s hygiene and a depiction of his or her understanding of self-love. One prominent way of loving oneself is to indulge in the aura of your choice, However, the same indulgence should not burn a hole in your pocket.  Given above are a few recommendations of a few best cheap perfumes to help you make a decision. Check out our buying guide before you begin searching for your ideal scent.

 Happy shopping!