The Perfumers Behind These Luxe Scents Also Made These Affordable Fragrances

Affordable makeup and skincare brands are easy to find, and these days utilise the same ingredients and formulas as luxury brands, but when it comes to shopping for fragrance on a budget, it can be hard to know where to start. If you’re anything like me then the term ‘cheap perfume’ probably makes you think of overly-sweet, watered-down scents that don’t exactly scream luxury. However, finding great-smelling fragrances (without breaking the bank) is getting much easier, and there are actually some real gems to be found from high street brands such as Zara and & Other Stories.

So which affordable perfumes actually smell as good as their more expensive counterparts? One way to find out is to take a look at the perfumers behind your favourite luxury fragrances, because chances are they’ll also have created more affordable scents. That’s right, do some digging and you’ll find that it’s possible to discover perfumes that were formulated by the very same ‘noses’ behind leading luxury fragrance brands such as Byredo, Diptyque, and Penhaligon’s - but don’t have the hefty price tag.

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Luckily for you, we’ve done all the hard work and rounded up affordable fragrances created by the perfumers behind some of our favourite expensive scents. If you find that a lot of luxury perfumes are out of your budget, or you simply want an everyday scent that doesn’t break the bank, keep on scrolling. Oh and don't worry, the bottles are still chic enough to put pride of place on your dressing table.

1. Byredo Bal d'Afrique

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2. Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat 450

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3. Penhaligon's Halfeti

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4. Jo Loves Pomelo

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5. Diptyque Eau Rose

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6. Le Labo Santal 33

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7. By Kilian Love

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8. Tom Ford Lost Cherry

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9. Le Labo Ambrette 9

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10. Gucci Bloom

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11. Ex Nihilo Fleur Narcotique

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12. Maison Margiela Beach Walk

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Grace Day is a beauty editor and content creator. She has over 10 years of beauty-industry experience, spanning editorial, retail, and e-commerce, which gives her a unique understanding into how people shop for their beauty routines.

While studying for a history degree (specialising in the history of beauty) and working as a beauty adviser in department stores, Grace started writing her own beauty blog in order to share the products she discovered while dealing with acne. After graduating, she moved to Beauty Bay as beauty editor and content manager. Grace is currently a beauty contributor to Who What Wear. She has also written for Hypebae and PopSugar and works as a brand consultant and copywriter.