Our Favourite Affordable Fragrances
Cocoa & Latte Eau De Parfum
£17.99 | Zara
Soft and sweet without being cloying, this fragrance has a real intimacy to it. Falling into the ‘skin scent’ category, think of it as a gentler, more playful take on vanilla with a hint of fruitiness (notes of passion fruit and peach give it a nice twist).
Available at ZARA.COM
Full Orange Blossom Eau De Parfum
£42 | The Body Shop
Citrus fans will love this from The Body Shop. It has impressive staying power with a lovely, herby, fruity quality that will appeal to everyone. It’s juicy but still feels grown-up and unique. The minute you spritz it on, you’ll feel reinvigorated and refreshed – perfect for the warmer months ahead.
Available at THEBODYSHOP.COM
Prodigieux® Le Parfum
£39.50 | Nuxe
Those who know Nuxe’s iconic does-it-all dry oil will be familiar with the creamy, floral scent that is reminiscent of hot summer nights. This bottles all of that with added notes of orange blossom and vanilla – it is so good and lasts for hours too.
Available at JOHNLEWIS.COM
Warm Neroli Eau De Toilette
£10 | Marks & Spencer
This sauna-like scent is fresh, musky and a little bit sexy, not to mention light and easy to wear. It’s perfect for work and a great unisex option. Plus, at £10, you can’t go wrong.
Available at MARKSANDSPENCER.COM
Santal Supreme Eau De Parfum
£24 | Le Monde Gourmand
Le Monde Gourmand has so many great fragrances, and the majority start from £24. We love ‘Santal Supreme’, which has notes of woods, musk, sandalwood and violet inside. The combination is figgy and almost pudding-like, but with a smokiness that makes it ideal for nights out or special occasions. Perfect for both hot summer days and cooler nights.
Available at LOOKFANTASTIC.COM
Musk Eau De Toilette Spray
£53 | Kiehl’s
This has that just-out-the-shower smell that feels clean yet cosy thanks to the musky top note. As it’s an oil, it lasts for hours on your skin, and straddles both the citrus and musk categories nicely. The opening is unique and nutty, while the dry down is soft but guaranteed to last all day. Think of it as the crisp white shirt of the fragrance world.
Available at KIEHLS.CO.UK
You Fleur Eau De Parfum
£70 | Glossier
Glossier is expanding its range of scents with ‘Fleur’, a confident, uplifting fragrance made for those who love florals. Just like ‘You’ and ‘You Doux’, it maintains a light, skin scent quality, but with added ylang-ylang and osmanthus – two lesser used notes in the fragrance world. It has a garden-like quality we love, with enough fizz and brightness to really stand out. There’s a hint of suede in there too, which gives it a touch of sophistication.
Available at GLOSSIER.COM
Le Smash Santal Eau De Parfum
£60 | Beauty Pie
Beauty Pie does some of our favourite fragrances and its ‘Le Smash Santal’ is no exception. It’s creamy and musky with a freshness that leaves you feeling clean and cosy. There are notes of almond powder, cardamom, tea leaves and tonka bean, all of which come together to create an unusual but unique scent, while white suede and musk give it a subtle sexiness we can’t get enough of. It’s more of a summery scent, but ideal for those who don’t want anything too heavy or cloying.
Available at BEAUTYPIE.COM
Perle De Coco Eau De Toilette
£32 | & Other Stories
If you love coconut beach scents, you’ll love this from & Other Stories. Combining vanilla and sweet caramel, it’s warming and breezy – a bit like a well-fragranced SPF. Perfect for those wanting something fresh, crisp and unobtrusive, it will transport you to sunnier, saltier climes.
Available at STORIES.COM
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