The 20 Best Cheap Perfumes to Smell Sublime Without Breaking the Bank

Who doesn't love Sex and the City? Your loved one can embrace their inner Carrie Bradshaw with our best overall recommendation from Sarah Jessica Parker. Not only does this cheap perfume cost around $25, but it's a full-size scent.

SJP has encapsulated her sophisticated charm in the form of white amber, lavender, and apple martini perfume notes. Lovely is a fitting name for this soft and ultra feminine cheap perfume!

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Who knew Urban Outfitters had such an amazing assortment of fragrances — and all at $25, no less? This chic little bottle has hundreds of 5-star reviews and comes in a range of floral and breezy ocean scents, all of which are cruelty-free.

Your loved one will always feel like royalty when they spritz on Vera Wang’s Princess fragrance! The fruity floral scent has notes of waterlily, chocolate, and guava, with a base of amber and vanilla.

It’s the perfect cheap-perfume match for someone looking for something light and sweet.

Designer names are not always associated with designer prices! This delicious and cheap perfume from Vera Wang blends crisp green tea with fruity pear blossom to create a refreshing scent everyone will undoubtly love.

For a sophisticated floral that’s not overpowering, look no further than Elizabeth Arden’s White Tea fragrance. The musky-woody floral scent is clean, fresh, and versatile. Its easygoing nature makes this cheap perfume a perfect choice for gifting.

Burberry Brit starts with top notes of crisp Italian lime, icy pear, and green almond. Then, it transitions into alluring, spicy base notes of rich mahogany and vanilla.

An added aesthetic bonus: The designer bottle also sports the brand's signature Nova Check pattern that is commonly found on its scarves and the lining of its infamous trench coats.

Someone doesn't have to fly to Paris to embrace the feminine mystique of French women. Miss Dior's floral fragrance boasts Damascus rose and peony, balanced with clean white musk. The legendary design house also infused this perfume with bergamot extracts for a fresh citrus touch.

Given its tiny size, and mess-free roller ball applicator, it's perfect for tucking away into a carry-on bag or sparkly Barbiecore shoulder bag.

How could anyone ever forget this Y2K classic? This sexy and sultry cheap perfume from Paris Hilton put her on the map as a beauty entrepreneur and kicked off her impressive fragrance line. And for its under-$30 price tag, it smells amazing.

It has a scent blend that'll take someone right back to 2005: frozen apple, peach nectar, freesia, and mimosa.

Queen Bee fragrance is a cult favorite clean perfume brand, and their Coco Blush scent is a must-have this summer season and beyond. Treat your bestie (or yourself!) to this nontoxic, cheap perfume with irresistible notes of coconut milk, apple blossom, and vanilla. Just be ready for strangers on the street to ask what perfume you're sporting — it's really that good.

If someone is ready to say “thank u, next” to your current fragrance, check out Ariana Grande's Ari perfume. Sparkling fruits mix with florals, musk, and marshmallow for a sweet and feminine scent. Ari wearers will also love keeping the crystal pompom bottle out on display.

You'd never believe that this stunning bottle only costs around $11! Katy Perry's Killer Queen perfume blends berry notes with jasmine, plumeria, and liquid praline. There's also notes of patchouli and cashmeran for a darker twist befitting for the KatyCat in your life.

Oh, Amazing Grace, how sweet the smell. Philosophy's cult-classic spray is spring in a bottle. Minimalist, but memorable in every way, notes of bergamot, muguet blossoms, and musk combine to create an airy, floral scent that's worthy of becoming someone's signature scent.

TBH, we'd do anything Beyoncé tells us to do. So naturally, when we found out that she'd created her own chic, cheap perfume, we just had to include it.

Heat Rush by Beyoncé starts with top notes of passionfruit, blood orange, and cherry, followed by a mango blossom and hibiscus heart and base notes of amber, musk, and teak wood.

Putting a twist on floral fragrances with its citrusy top notes and musky bottom notes, this fresh, linen-inspired perfume serves up a moment of comfort with every inhalation. Sustainably made with eco-friendly practices and ingredients, it's perfectly designed to last throughout the day.

Show someone how happy they make your heart with a bottle of this updated classic from Clinique. The Happy Heart perfume is sweet, flirty, and delicate, but not overpowering. It features notes of cassia, mandarin orange, and cucumber for a fresh and fruity fragrance.

Crisp top notes of bergamot, plum, and anise are balanced with warm and spicy middle notes of leather, rum, and vanilla in this calming fragrance. After about an hour of wear, they transition into a beguiling blend of patchouli, amber, and milk.

From the stellar bottle design to the sweet scent of tropical fruits and patchouli, Thierry Mugler's Angel is a classic, cheap perfume that is both affordable and sure to please.

It's the ultimate choice for women who prefer an indulgent fragrance with warm and spicy notes to help embrace their femininity.

Beauty influencers and sisters Huda and Mona Kattan just launched the ultimate vanilla scent with their latest fragrance: Vanilla | 28, a decadent gourmand with notes of creamy jasmine, rich Madagascan vanilla orchid, and soft and sweet Japanese tonka absolute. There are also captivating notes of amber wood and brown sugar, so your loved one will smell like the ultimate treat.

If someone is as addicted to Sol de Janeiro's Bum Bum Cream as I are, then I know they'll love this long-lasting parfum.

Made with notes of mouthwatering salted caramel, vanilla bean, and rich almond, we’re salivating at the thought of its fragrance profile. This cheap perfume also features notes of sandalwood and pistachio to help balance out the sweeter scents of this warm scent.

Why gift your loved one a single cheap perfume when you can surprise them with three? Each rollerball scent can be worn alone or combined for the ultimate customized clean fragrance, and I guarantee they'll be as obsessed with this set as I am.

Myth combines bergamot, tiger orchid, and patchouli, while the ylang-ylang, magnolia, and sandalwood found in Salt remind us of a Thatian getaway. And thanks to fresh notes of pear, ambrette, violet, marshmallow, and white amber, Sweet is undoubtedly deserving of its moniker.