Best Perfumes Under $50 for Women & Men [2024]

Best perfumes under $50. If you are a fragrant-lover with a desire to smell the best albeit not as luxurious enough to splurge on designer-expensive perfumes, take a quick tour across our selection of the best kinds of perfumes mostly under $50

We understand your decision to minimize cost length without compromising on great fragrance, as low budget doesn’t always mean cheap and low-quality.  All of this selection took on different brands and user taste but you are sure to find one that matches your own very perfume desire. 

A quick rundown on the different selections of perfumes under $50 made

• Zahra Concentrated Perfume Oil by Oud Artisan Swiss Arabian. 
• Esscentials In the Mood Fragrance Mist
• Obsession by Calvin Klein
• Wild Spirit Chill Eau de Parfum Spray
• Elizabeth Arden White Tea Mandarin Blossom Eau de Toilette Spray
• Silver Coast by Good Chemistry
• Tahiti Island Dream by Bath and Body Works
• Philosophy Fresh Cream Warm Cashmere Eau de Toilette Mini
• Aramis by Estée Lauder Eau de Toilette
• 1880 Cologne by Nino Cerutti
• Grey Flannel by Geoffrey Beene
• Malbec Eau de Toilette by O Boticario
• Vera Wang Embrace Periwinkle and Iris Eau de toilette
• Kiehl’s Original Musk Eau de toilette spray
• Haven by Lily Aldridge Parfums
• Caudalie Thé de Vigne Eau de Toilette
• Bvlgari Omnia Crystalline for Women Eau De Toilette Spray
• Vanilla Orchid Eau de Parfum by Good Chemistry
• Light Blue By Dolce and Gabbana Eau de Toilette Spray
• Philosophy Fresh Cream Eau de Toilette Fragrance Spray
• Aromatics Elixir by Clinique
• J’adore by Christian Dior

Each fragrance is divided into two different segments, one for those under $25 and those above $25 to allow for easy selection. And without hesitation, let’s take a deep dive in for our choice.

Perfumes Under $25

1. Zahra Concentrated Perfume Oil by Oud Artisan Swiss Arabian. 

Brand: Zahra

Price: $24

Longevity: ⅘

Seasonal Adaptability: Winter

Packaging: More suited for a fragrance oil.

Value: Great

Note🎼

Top notes: Fruity berries

Hearty notes:   Rose,Saffron,Berries,Jasmine,Marigold and Mimosa

Base Notes: Sandal, Vetiver and Vanilla.

Zahra translates to mean a blossoming flower and this is what embodies the flourishing and radiant beauty that accompanies youth. It is interpreted in these concentrated bottle with fruity notes transcending as the day progress. 

It opens up in its initial stage with delightfully heady notes of fruity berries, blending with the flourish of heady notes from floral bouquets of Rose, Saffron, Jasmine, Marigold, Mimosa finally settling for a dry-down in the fragrance of Sandal, Vetiver and creamy Vanilla. A great and quality perfume under $50.

Contains zero Alcohol and can be recommended for Aromatherapy.

2. Esscentials In the Mood Fragrance Mist

Brand: Esscentials

Price:$21.89

Value: Good

Packaging: Carved to suit the modern collector.

Seasonal Adaptability: Summer

For a less synthetic-induced fragrance, this one has got you covered.Intended to complement the depth of your hearty mood, Essentials In the Mood Fragrance mist has ‘a beautiful, light scent from nature’ and what better way to mirror how we feel effectively if not through nature. 

With opening notes of Lemon, Pumelo and Orange blossoms,it transcends into a mild sweet fragrance imbued on your skin from the hearty notes of Jasmine, perfect for the evoking of relaxing sensations, and finally mellowing with the warmth of the skin in a musky undertone.

• 100% biodegradable
• Recyclable for other  purposes.
• 
• Natural Alcohol obtained from Sugarcane. 
• Also available in different varieties including Have a good day, On the town and Happy hour.

Notes

Top: Lemon, Pumelo and Orange blossoms

Heart:Jasmine

Base: Musk

3. Obsession by Calvin Klein

Brand: Calvin Klein

Price: $23.55

Seasonal Adaptability: Nostalgia/Winter

Packaging: A bit boring

Longevity: 3/5

A literal, fragrant definition of Old but gold. This quaint, oval shaped bottle of gold liquid is a vintage bottle designed and created by Calvin Klein and has stood the test of time for quite a long time afterwards. It has carried out with this wonderful goodness and stood the test of time as a delightfully delicious fragrance other consumers swear by.

Made with the goodness of citrus, for a burst of zesty freshness to envelope you,it is accompanied by a hearty note of spices, coriander, oakmoss,sandalwood and a floral bouquet of Jasmine and Rose form the heart notes. Then, the muted and calming scent of the  incense, civet, amber, musk and vetiver arrive to seal this beauty together with your body chemistry. This perfume is also sold under $50.

Notes

Top: Vanilla,Mandarin Orange, Bergamot,Basil, Green notes, Peach and Lemon

Heart:Spices,Sandalwood,Coriander, Oakmoss, Cedar,Orange blossom, Jasmine and Rose.

Base: Civet, Vetiver, Musk, Amber, Incense and Vanilla

4. Wild Spirit Chill Eau de Parfum Spray

Brand: Wild Spirit

Price: $29.98

Longevity: ⅗

Packaging: Minimalist

Seasonal Adaptability: Winter/Fall

Get into the groove of an adventurous time with friends, in the woods–camping, or on your mountain hikes, festivals and parties with Wild Spirit’s exciting fragrance theme, Chill.

Combines delicious golden apple and apricot with spiced cinnamon flower,sea-salted caramel, creamy sandalwood,Cacao, and softie’s soft cashmere musk. All of which are infused with cinnamon and red seaweed essential oil.

Notes

Top notes: Golden Apple, Apricot, Ocean Accord, Cinnamon flower

Heart notes: Vanilla Orchid,Osmanthus flower, Sea-salted Caramel, Jasmine petals

Base notes: Radiant Amber, Creamy Sandalwood, Cacao, Cashmere Musk, Orcanox

5. Elizabeth Arden White Tea Mandarin Blossom Eau de Toilette Spray

Brand: Elizabeth Arden

Price: $26

Longevity: 4/5

Packaging: Clean and modern minimalist

Seasonal Adaptability: Spring/Summer

If you love light citrus-y scents or you cannot do without wearing a fragrance, particularly if you work in spaces with fragrance-restrictions, try this Elizabeth Arden White tea Mandarin blossom. 

The White tea in it gives off a calming herbal scent and combined with the blossoming freshness of Lemon and orange flower, settling into the light spice of luminous musk and cedarwood.

Pros: Long lasting.Can be worn in fragrances restricted area without being overpowering.

Top notes: Bergamot, Mandarin, Lemon and Exotic fruits

Middle notes: Orange flower, Jasmine,Neroli and White tea

Base notes: Luminous musk, Cedarwood, Osmanthus and Ambrox

6. Silver Coast by Good Chemistry

Brand: Good Chemistry

Price: $29.00

Longevity: ⅘

Packaging:

Value: Great

Seasonal Adaptability: Spring/Summer chill

Not as luxurious as other more expensive perfumes but the Silver Coast holds a nice fragrance that reminds you of the whiff of ocean breeze on Citrus plant. 

If you are looking for something clean and fresh smelling without neig overpowering, too citrusy and with a hint of herbs on its tail, the Silver coast is the perfect go-to fragrance. It combines sea notes, Rosemary and Citron as fragrant notes.

Notes: 

• Rosemary
• Sea notes
• Citron
• Contains essential oil and might need to be retouched from time to time.

6. Tahiti Island Dream By Bath and Body Works

Brand: Bath and Body Works

Seasonal temperature: Great for Spring and Summer periods. 

Life Cycle: ⅗

Value: Good

Price: $29

Packaging: Gives off the image of a blue sea at the beach. Picturesque

Best Suited for: Casual Outings

Formulated within the realms of the bath and body beauty products, the Tahiti Island holds the breezy scent of the tropical regions. Made for the modern beach lovers who loves to hold the scent of sea breeze with the undulating smell of coconuts by its shore and can best be described as ‘vacation in a bottle’

The coconut introduces the fragrance in creamy notes not overpowering yet delightfully filling the senses, all with undertones of Mandarin orange and pear. It transcends succinctly into Jasmine with soft tines of Water lily but is not always linear, so you can perceive undulating fragrances of Amber in the middle.

There are also interludes of floral from the Plumeria/Gardenia flower mainly grown in tropical islands like Tahiti. After which it all settles down blending into the warm heat of skin and fabric to give off the notes of musk, and Sandalwood in a melodic accord.

Notes

Head: Coconut nectar, Kiwi flower,  Pear, Mandarin Orange

Heart: Frangipani, Jasmine and Water Lily

Base: Vanilla, Amber, Musk, Australian Sandalwood.

7. Philosophy Fresh Cream Warm Cashmere Eau de Toilette Mini

Brand: Philosophy

Perfect for: Date night-outs and Soirées.

Price:$22.00

Value: Great

Packaging: Simple design

Seasonal Adaptability: Winter/Autumn

Longevity: ⅘ 

The softness of this fragrance like swaddling in warm cashmere cannot be ignored and this makes it a unique intro from one of Philosophy’s simplicity collection.

Its composition of warmth opens up with notes of juicy tangerine,accompanied by Cashmere wood, with interludes of Orchid, finally settling into accords of Vanilla bean, Creamy Sandalwood and Musk.

Notes

Head:Tangerine

Heart:Cashmere wood, Orchid.

Base: Vanilla Bean,Creamy Sandalwood, Skin Musk.

8. Pacifica Island Indian Coconut Nectar Spray Perfume

Brand: Pacifica Island

Value: Good

Price: $22.00

Perfect for: Evening parties and get-togethers

Packaging: Fair enough

Seasonal Adaptability: Nil

Get to recreate the magical fragrance of cool Island breeze in a corner of the pacific surrounded by the delightful deliciousness of coconut with this Indian coconut nectar spray. Made to cater to luxury needs but without the price tag, this fragrance was introduced for you.

Formulated using fragrances from the nectar of sweet Indian coconut, it makes a nice transition to creamy vanilla and vetiver as a nice drydown, making it all the more exotic.

Notes

Head: Sweet coconut nectar

Heart: Creamy Vanilla

Base: Vetiver

9. Aramis by Estée Lauder Eau de Toilette

Brand: Ester Lauder

Perfect for: Fireplace snuggling, date night outs and

Price: $13.59

Seasonal Adaptability: Winter/Autumn

Packaging: Modern/Vintage.

Value: Excellent

Longevity: 5/5

Packaging: Outdated Green bottle.

If you care for a hint of classic, this one is a perfect fit made to suit the elegant masculine taste in you. An ode to the people who value the classics and the tradition, the Aramis perfume was created in 1966 as part of a collection from Ester Lauder. 

A medley of woody notes from Sandalwood, made to blend with the beautiful floral scent of Jasmine and Gardenia, to produce a warm, sweet smell to snuggle in particularly on a winter evening. There is also laced in its wildly erotic notes, the smell of a dirty after-coitus event.

Notes 🎼

Top notes: Artemisia, aldehydes, bergamot, gardenia, green note, cumin

Heart notes: Jasmine, patchouli, orris, vetiver, sandalwood

Base notes: Leather, oakmoss, castoreum, amber, musk

10. 1881 Cologne Pour Homme by Nino Cerutti

Brand: Nino Cerutti

Longevity: ⅘

Packaging: Antique Vintage

Seasonal Adaptability: Warm seasons

Value: For the price, excellent.

Price: $25 Available on 

For more of the classic delight,this antique bottle of this 1881 cologne, [also probably developed during this period], albeit reformulated in some ways to suit the modern audience would also make a wonderful addition to you shelf collection.

An italian-esque call to exquisite fragrance, it combines a rather intense citrus-y theme throughout, blending with floral scents from the lily-of-the-valley and rose and as a dry-down echoes notes from spicy tingling pepper, Oak moss,Sandalwood Pine tree, Cedar and Musk.

Best reserved for formal outings and as  day wears.

Notes 🎼

Headnote: Juniper, Cypress, Lavender, Bergamot, Carnation, Elemi resin and Galbanum

Heart notes: Vetiver, Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Cassia

Base note: Oakmoss, Pine Tree, Cedar, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Musk and Pepper.

Looking for something less conventional, and if you are one.

11. Grey Flannel by Geoffrey Beene

• Brand: Revlon
• Packaging: Regular bottle
• Longevity:⅘
• Seasonal adaptability: Winter/Rain
• Also available in the colours blue, white, gold and silver.

Seeking feminine fragrance with a little more of that dirty character, the Charlie Red is the one. Launched by Revlon in 1993, this perfume is adelightfully, elegant fragrance that makes a perfect fit for modern people who need a hint of refined sensibility without divorcing character.

The accords open up with orange blossom on your skin, a touch of juicy peach and plum and blackcurrant. Accompanied by the floral note of exotic Gardenia, creamy rich tuberose, jasmine, orchid, romantic ylang-ylang rose all drying down calmly in base notes of amber, musk, honey and Sandalwood. 

Notes🎼

Head: Orange blossom, Peach, Plum and Blackcurrant, Gardenia and Blackcurrant.

Heart: Tuberose, Jasmine, Orchid, Ylang-ylang Rose, Lily of the valley and Orchid.

Base: Amber, Musk, Honey and Sandalwood.

12. Malbec Eau de Toilette by O Boticario

Brand:O Boticario

Price: $39.99

Seasonal Adaptability: In between

Packaging: Red wine classy

Longevity: ⅘ 

There are fragrances you wear all the time and others you can use to create special memories. The Malbec fragrance is one of those fragrances that need to be swooned around the olfactory glazier till stomach satisfaction says stop.

Processed like aged wine, it includes wine-edible alcohol kept to properly refine in a French oak wood. All of those fancy things you probably heard of during the process of wine-making goes directly into the process of distilling this perfume which not only makes it special to use but also really safe as it does not contain harmful chemicals for the body. 

Perfumes under $50

13. Vera Wang Embrace Periwinkle and Iris Eau de toilette

Brand:Vera Wang

Price: $30 [Available on 

Packaging: Fair enough to hold fragrance

Longevity: 3/5

Seasonal Adaptability: Spring

The quality of every Vera Wang product speaks for itself and although this erfe is one that contains just about the use category of notes in other perfumes, it also does a pretty good job with the airy scent of periwinkle which as one reviewer says is great for those who suffer from Migraines. You want to get a perfume that doesn’t make so much of a loud appearance in every corner and considering the nasal conditions of others I’m close contact with,this one is definitely worth the try. 

Notes: 

Head: bergamot, mandarin orange, 

Heart: violet, iris, blue jasmine, periwinkle, vanilla, 

Base: Benzoin, whipped cream and sugar

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14. Kiehl’s Original Musk Eau de toilette Nordstrom 

Brand:Kiehl’s

Longevity: 3/5

Packaging: A bit old school-ish

Suitable for: Nostalgic evenings

A chance discovery in the chambers of the Kiehl’s apothecary,the Kiehl’s Original musk was labelled love oil, an intentional fragrance aimed at reinforcing its charming potency. 

To suit the modern audience, its reformulation combines a burst of citrus from the orange and nectar of bergamot, slowly expressed on the skin in hearty floral notes and finally dries out to the mellowed and calm smell of white patchouli, tonka bean and musk.

Neither intensely floral, nor overtly citrusy, it is also made with skin friendly ingredients as it has been certified safe for use by customers with allergic conditions like rashes and holds a lightness to.it’s notes from start to finish. Can be worn in fragrance-restricted areas without any consequence.

Notes:

Top: Bergamot nectar, orange blossom.

Middle: Rose, lily, ylang-ylang, neroli.

Base: Tonka bean, white patchouli, musk.

15. Haven by Lily Aldridge Parfums

Brand: Lily Aldridge

Price: $50

Suitable for:Cool afternoons and tea parties

Packaging: Fabulously designed 

This bottle of perfume comes with a uniquely assuring and also boldly promising statement that ‘haven is where the heart is.’ 

This euphoric message encased in a quaint bottle of perfume perhaps uninspired by the ancient method of preserving perfumes, combines tropical Lychee and a burst of Mandarin, slowly evolving into the rich floral bouquet of Rose absolute, Peony and Fresia. 

As base, it brings in the woody and sensual ardour of cedarwood, musk and amber. For a bonus, it contains a written paper from Lily Aldridge herself, infused with a biodegradable insert to be buried for wildflower plants. 

And for us, its consciousness towards making sure that nature is not pollutes deserves an applaud.

Notes

Top notes: Tropical Lychee and Mandarin

Hearty notes: Rose absolute, Peony and Fresia.

Base notes: Cedarwood, Musk and Amber.

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16. Caudalie Thé de Vigne Eau de Toilette 

Brand: Caudalie

Price: $39

Suitable for: Cold/Snowy evenings

Packaging: Elegantly minimalist

Thé de Vigne introduces spicy ginger and sweet, honeyed neroli as its top notes, settling into the warmth of orange blossom and base of Jasmine all imbued in a musky fragrant.

The Caudalie comes in other different varieties; Thé de Vigne for the blend of tea and grape, Fleur de Vigne combines the soft floral scent of flowers and grape and 

Top notes:Spicy ginger and Honeyed Neroli

Hearty notes: Orange blossom

Base notes: Jasmine.

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17. Bvlgari Omnia Crystalline for Women Eau De Toilette Spray

Brand:Bvlgari

Price:$45.99

Value: Great

Suitable for:Dinners and Amorous evenings.

Packaging: Simple and reminiscent of Egyptian ointment bottles. Perfect for collecting.

Need something luxurious to splurge on  without all the guilt of taking more than you can afford. Take a chance on this fragrance selection of Omni Crystalline by Bvlgari launched in 2005.

A beautiful blend of sweet and soft floral note from lotus flower and fruity note delivered from the Asian pear,Nashi best accompanied by the green,woodsy smell of Bamboo, while still staying clean for as long as. 

Suitable for you more feminine fragrance lovers.

Note:

Head: Nashi

Heart: Sweet Lotus flower, Balsa

Base: Bamboo, Wood

18. Vanilla Orchid Eau de Parfum by Good Chemistry

Brand: Good Chemistry

Packaging: Minimalist perfect.

Longevity: ⅘

Seasonal Adaptability: Cool/Spring seasons

Price: $24.99

From start to finish, the Queen bee is an impressive part of the Good Chemistry collection with assuring quotes that are sure to keep you aiming for the sky, while you smell delightfully like the clouds you ride on.

In this antique-like bottle is a combination of fragrances that will topple you off your feet–in surprise. Impassioned, charming and passionate, get ready to have heads turn on this fragrant delight. Notes include Tahitian Vanilla for sweetness, intense aroma and a feeling of the exotic, Orange blossom for a mellow citrusy fragrance and Tonka bean as a base to keep you going throughout the day. 

Infused with essential oils for longer lasting stay. 

Other collections include Jasmine rose, Magnolia violet, and Gandemia Palm for an all-inclusive choice making. 

Notes:

Top note–Tahitian Vanilla

Heart note–Orange blossom

Base note–Tonka Bean

• Essential oils for long-lasting fragrance

19. Light Blue By Dolce and Gabbana Eau de Toilette Spray

Brand: Dolce and Gabbana

Seasonal temperature: Summer

Life Cycle:⅗

Value: Good

Price: $34.99 [.8oz original bottle] or $19.99 [.27oz].

Designer brands don’t always need to come in hair-raising prices to be awesome and this gift that keeps on giving in Light blue is one of them. Created by Dolce and Gabbana in 2001, Light Blue has continued to live up to its expectations of fragrance lovers who wish to have it on their shelf/dresser table for a moderately priced amount.

It leads in its fragrance journey on a fruity note with Sicilian lemon and Green Apple, moving in smooth floral transience with bellflower, white rose, and fragrant musk melding on your skin in Amber and musk.

Also available in travel spray great for airplanes and light packing. 

Notes

Head: Sicilian Lemon, Apple

Heart: Bellflower, Jasmine and White rose

Base: Cedar,Bamboo and Musk

20. Philosophy Fresh Cream Eau de Toilette Fragrance Spray 

Brand: Philosophy

Seasonal adaptability: Winter/Artic cold

Value: Good

Perfume under $50

Life Cycle: ⅗

Product Packaging: Clean and Clear, almost like a perfume bottle of swigging liquor.

A bottle of Philosophy’s Fresh cream comes with the simple phrase ‘Everyday brings joy’ and who doesn’t believe in a nice little telling phrase of hope. 

A nod to the little joys and struggles of everyday life, Philosophy introduces this fragrance to help us get through the hurdles of each day with a single word-crack on life and its lingering scent on our skin and fabric. 

It contains denatured alcohol which is supposed to be of milder alcohol composition and displays notes of whipped cream, sugar and a hint of Vanilla bean for a delicious yet simple fragrance.

Perfect for:Young ‘urns getting introduced to the world of perfumes and everyone who cares to smell like Vanilla in Whipped cream. Also for late night-outs in the cinema or living room. Can also be worn as a nightcap but on your skin and pillow.

Notes 🎼

Whipped Cream

Sugar

Vanilla Bean

21. Aromatics Elixir by Clinique

Brand: Clinique

Longevity: ⅘

Suitable for Winter and Windy fall

Price: $43

Packaging: Fair

Introduced in the year 1971,the Aromatics Elixir by Clinique perfume is one that has held loyalty and a diligent devotion among its septuagenarian lovers and is now making a nice comeback with the modern fragrance-lovers. Hardly will you see perfume of this quality under $50.

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It is bold and daring, not bordering to hide its presence yet not aiming to offend other people around it. With what can only be considered a delightful composition, it opens on green-spich notes of Clary Sage and Coriander that takes it a step further with a percursory touch of Chamomile and Lemon Verbena. It makes a transit entry into the heart, with floral notes of ylang-ylang that keeps you constantly drawing breath to fill your lungs with its scent.

Notes

Head: Orange blossom, Geranium, Bergamot, Tuberose,Lemon Verbena.

Heart: Rose, Jasmine, Brazilian Rosewood,Orris root, Ylang-ylang,Coriander. 

Base: Sandalwood,Oakmoss,Patchouli, Musk, Incense, Aldehydes, chamomile

22. J’adore by Christian Dior

Brand: Christian Dior

Price: $48.00

Packaging: Jewel-like travel bottle

Suitable for: Day wear and Formal outings

Season: Spring/Summer

Longevity: 4/5

In the words of Dior’s Perfumer, J’adore is the invention of a flower that does not exist. Stylishly packaged to appeal to its audience, it is another perfume goodness from Dior fashion that takes into consideration our desire to flaunt sensual curves even if imagined.

For its olfactory composition,it combines the essence of ylang-ylang from the Madagascar and the Comoros unfolding its floral-fruity notes that combines with the sophisticated essence of Damascus rose from Turkey. All of which bears to a dry-down of fruity and sunny sensuality, from flower of the gods, Indian Jasmine Sambac and warm facets of orange blossom for a bolder accord. As you can see it is also a perfume under $50.

Notes

Orange blossom, Damascus rose, Ylang-ylang, Jasmine Grandiflorum, and Indian Jasmine Sambac.

And, It’s a wrap on our selections for this segment. 

Always remember that perfume wears differently on individuals which means that you would need to understand your body chemistry when using fragrances to help you make better choices.