The 5 Best Affordable Dupes of Beloved Perfumes

While it always feels nice to be on the receiving end of a compliment, few statements are as lovely to hear as "you smell so good."

The right perfume can have a major impact, but unfortunately, some of the best-smelling ones can also come with a major cost. The good news is that you don't need to break the bank to smell like you spent a ton on your scent, as there are plenty of affordable dupes available that could fool even the most highly trained noses. We've decided to save you the effort of having to sniff every sample you can get your hands on by putting together a list of the best affordable dupes of beloved perfumes.

If You Love Baccarat Rouge 540 – Ariana Grande Cloud: $45+

Maison Francis Kurkdjian changed the perfume game with their luxurious Baccarat Rouge 540, which features a sophisticated combination of amber, jasmine, saffron and cedar. The price tag is also luxurious, though, and since most of us can't justify shelling out $325 for the real thing, you may want to swap it out for the equally as great-smelling but far more affordable version: Cloud by Ariana Grande.

(via Ulta)

 

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If You Love YSL's Black Opium – Zara Gardenia ($25.90)

Black Opium is a fan favorite for a reason, and it has nothing to do with the classic glittery black bottle. The hypnotic scent is hard to miss, but now you don't need to drop a full paycheck to experience it, thanks to one of our favorite affordable fashion retailers, Zara. Their Gardenia eau de parfum is a remarkable dupe for the Yves Saint Laurent classic, and it comes with a price tag so affordable that it might have you adding a couple more items to your cart.

(via Zara)

 

If You Love Daisy by Marc Jacobs – Eve Truth from Avon: $19.16

The iconic yet simplistic Daisy by Marc Jacobs might seem tough to rival, but Avon seems to have done the trick with their Eve Truth perfume. It smells just like the well-balanced floral and ambery parfum, but it comes at a cost that's basically a quarter of the real thing.

(via Amazon)

 

If You Love Le Labo Fragrance's Santal 33 – Dossier Woody Sandalwood: $49

Santal 33 is a well-beloved perfume for scent snobs everywhere, but we think there's no need to spend nearly $200 a pop when you can just scoop up a solid dupe from Dossier instead. Their Woody Sandalwood perfume smells like a warm hug in the best of ways, all at a price of just $49. And while you're at it, go ahead and check out some of Dossier's other amazing creations, as they happen to be one of the best creators of high-end perfume dupes out there.

(via Dossier)

 

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If You Love Chanel Chance Eau Tendre – Fortuna by ALT.: $29

Chanel's perfumes are some of the most iconic out there, but that doesn't mean that some companies haven't taken a shot at recreating the classic recipe at a fraction of the cost. One of the best in our book is Fortuna by ALT. Fragrances, which blend the perfect levels of feminine florals and invigorating fruity notes to make for one can't-miss-but-can-afford fragrance.

(via ALT. Fragrances)

 

Ready to smell your best without going over your budget? It's time to sniff but not over-spend with our five favorite dupes of beloved perfumes. And if you need some more ideas for your perfume collection, click HERE for our list of the best new perfumeries to get your next bottle from.