The Best Smelling Perfumes Under $30: Men and Women Perfumes 

I am obsessed with fragrance and I think smelling good should be an essential part of your grooming routine. Perfumes come at different prices and sometimes you might want a certain floral or musky perfume but the price range is just way beyond your budget. Don’t worry because I have created a list of the best perfumes that are below $30.

These perfumes are a must in your perfume collections. Not only are they on a budget, but they also smell expensive. By spending less than $30, you will turn heads with these fragrances. Take a look at the list of inexpensive perfumes to find out which one is best for you.

Women Perfumes

1. Lattafa (Ana Abiyedh)

Ana Abiyedh Lattafa is a feminine musky and vanilla fragrance. It is also fresh and spicy with some bits of cardamom. The top notes are White Musk and Cypriol Oil. The star notes Vanilla, Saffron, and Cardamom, while its base notes are Tonka Bean and Guaiac Wood. The perfume lasts longer and blends well during summer.

2. Choco Musk by Al-Rehab

Choco Musk is one of my favorite under $30 fragrances. It is very sweet and has some cocoa butter scents. Honestly, who doesn’t like cocoa butter scents? When spraying the perfume make sure to be generous and go in with the spray to make it last longer. Though I will have to add a little bit of a disclaimer about Choco Musk. When you first spray it you get some bits of an alcohol scent which disappears in a second and you are welcomed with a rich cocoa powder and vanilla scent. Vanilla and Milk Chocolate are the star notes of the perfume. Other notes include white musk, cinnamon, rose, sandalwood, myrrh, and amber.

3. Cloud by Ariana Grande

Cloud by Ariana Grande is the perfect summer perfume that is less than $30. Let’s first talk about its unique bottle. For a cheaper perfume, they went unique with the bottle which can easily be displayed on your dresser. When it comes to the scents, I would say it has the same vibes as the famous and expensive baccarat rouge 540. The scents are fresh and warm. Top notes are lavender, Pear, and bergamot; middle notes are creme de coconut, praline, and vanilla orchid; base notes are musk and woody.

4. Vera Wang Princess

Vera Wang Princess is a timeless perfume that has been on the market since 2006. I would describe it as a fruity floral perfume. Perfect for any occasion especially when you do not want anything overpowering. The top notes are apple, water lily, mandarin orange, and Apricot. Middle notes are dark chocolate, guava, Tiare flower, and tuberose. The base notes are vanilla, amber, and woody notes.

5. Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Crush 69

If you are looking for a summer fragrance that is ideal for a date night, Brazilian Crush 69 is for you. This fragrance will turn your man on. I kid you not. You will smell sweet and irresistible the whole night. It has top notes of almond and pistachio. The middle notes are heliotrope and jasmine while the base notes are caramel, vanilla, salt, and sandalwood. A 90ml bottle will only cost you $20 at Sephora.

6. Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Crush 39

Brazilian Crush 39 is a sweet fragrance with lots of vanilla scent. It starts with notes of coconut, the middle notes are orchid and vanilla. When it dries up you get some hints of praline and sandalwood. It is appropriate for the beach and you can layer it with Brazilian Crush 69.

7. Sofia Vergara Love for Women

Love by Sofia Vergara is one of the best celebrity fragrances that cost less than $30. It came out in 2015 inspired by the love for women. When you first spray it, you get the warm coffee and cappuccino scents which smells so good. There is also a little bit of orange blossom. When it dries out, you get more vanilla and amber wood scents.

Men Perfumes

8. ARMAF Club De Nuit Intense

ARMAF club de Nuit intense is a very delightful perfume with mixed fruits and musk. If you think you don’t like citrus perfumes, this perfume will change your mind. The opening is zesty lemon which smells so good. Other top notes include pineapple, bergamot, apple, and black currant. The base notes are rich in vanilla, musk, ambergris and patchouli. The perfume is ideal for a romantic date.

9. MONTBLANC Legend Spirit

If you love clean and refined scents Montblanc legend is for you. When you first spray the fragrance you will get an aquatic, citrusy and musky scent. However, it dries up with more of a lavender and Aquatic scent. I would describe it as a fresh linen scent. For less than $30, you should go for Montblanc legend.

10. Azzaro Chrome

Azzaro Chrome extreme is your everyday casual or professional perfume. It is a woody, aromatic and citrusy perfume. When you first spray the perfume you get strong scents of lemon, orange, and grapefruit. The middle notes are ginger, black pepper, hedione, pineapple, almond, and jasmine. When it dries up, you smell vanilla, amber, musk, cedar, and vetiver. A 30ml bottle of the perfume only cost $29.90 at Sephora.

11.  Zara Tobacco (Addictive)

Zara Tobacco, the addictive version is a masculine inexpensive fragrance that smells so good. It has a mixture of coconut, tobacco, sandalwood, and honey. Such a combination is vibrant and lively. The longevity on the skin is also good. This fragrance has the perfect sexy and mature scent for a date night. A 20ml bottle of Zara Tobacco goes for $ 25.90 on Zara’s Website.