Looking for a new signature scent that won't cost the earth? Twitter has come through, sharing all their fave perfumes for under $80...
When it comes to selecting your vacation perfume or office scent, there is sometimes the assumption that you have to drop upwards of a hundred bucks to ensure you're getting a long-lasting and chic perfume. We—and Twitter—are here to tell you that that is definitely not the case.
In fact, some of the best perfumes can be yours for under $80 and yes, we come with receipts!
Twitter's best perfumes under $80
Fulfilling all our perfume dreams, Twitter user @wavyemma tweeted: "Calling all fragrance girlies! what’s the best-smelling fragrance under $80? avoid obvious answers, put us onto something new!"
calling all fragrance girlies! what’s the best smelling fragrance under $80? avoid obvious answers, put us onto something new!June 3, 2023
This then spun into the ultimate thread of budget-friendly recommendations, with scents from the likes of Giorgio Armani, Sol De Janeiro, Ariana Grande, Ouai and Bon Parfumer...(be sure to give it a scroll, the recs are endless).
This list also features perfume notes to suit everyone's tastes, from super sweet and spring-like perfumes to more oud scents—behold...
RRP: from $68 for 1.0 fl oz
With notes of jasmine, lemon, and cedar, this fresh and citrusy scent is one of the top Twitter recs! This would also make a great travel perfume!
RRP: from $72 for 1.3 fl oz
This scent boasts a blend of black plum nectar, heliotrope and roasted tonka bean.
RRP: $63 for 3.4 fl oz
This perfume was a firm favorite in the thread, with its blend of grape, apple, patchouli, amber and orris.
RRP: $48 for 1.7 fl oz
This perfume is described as 'clean' and comforting, with notes of Madagascar vanilla, creamy tonka bean and soft heliotrope.
RRP: $72 for 2.0 fl oz
This cruelty-free perfume is very floral, with a long-lasting but soft blend of bergamot, lemon, soft muguet blossoms, neroli, orange blossom and musk.
RRP: from $24 for 3.04 fl oz
This layerable and vegan body hair mist is super warm and spic, with its combo of salted Caramel, pistachio and vanilla. It's also a viral TikTok favorite!
RRP: from $64 for 1.7 oz
Glossier You is another great contender, with a ton of mentions in the thread. It's famous for smelling unique on every wearer, thanks to its now-iconic notes of pink pepper, iris and warm ambrox.
RRP:$53
Bon Parfumeur is a great brand for affordable but experience-smelling scents. This one specifically has neroli, bergamot, jasmine and white amber
RRP: from $48 for 1 fl oz
Ariana Grande's scents are among some of Hailey Bieber's fave perfumes, and her latest fragrance 'Mod Vanilla' got several shout-outs on the thread.
This one has a sweet and floral blend of pink freesia, juicy plum, creamy musks, orris butter, white praline, jasmine petals, vanilla absolute and cocoa butter.
RRP: $64 for 1.7 fl oz
With dreamy aromas of champagne, bergamot, cedarwood, white musk, lychee and rose, this is the perfect everyday scent!
RRP: $29.90 for 2.71 fl oz
With blend of saffron, coriander, bitter orange, jasmine, amber notes, moss, praline accord and musky, this warm and floral scent is sensual and bright.
One of the top liked recommendations was Armani's Acqua di Gioia, with user @TempleFuel1 tweeting: "Hands down—will work any day, all day any occasion In my opinion," it's citrusy mix also makes it a great holiday scent and even a gym perfume!
Ariana Grande's perfumes also got a lot of love in the thread, especially her latest release, Mod Vanilla—with one fan commenting: "Ariana Grande mod vanilla. Y'all don't know how many compliments I get😩." It's also worth noting that her God Is A Woman fragrance is among one of the most popular celeb perfumes on the market.
Billie Eilish's perfume also got a shout-out—which is a great option for our vanilla perfume stans out there! One person wrote: "THIS. stays on all day and it’s so pretty!"
Others also shared brands like Sol De Janeiro, Maison Replica and Glossier You—if you're already a fan of this particular skin scent be sure to check out these perfumes like Glossier You.
Zara Red Temptation Smells just like Baccarat ! pic.twitter.com/kouqOKdhN6June 4, 2023
There were also a few designer dupes shared amongst the thread, with one fragrance lover claiming that Zara's Red Temptation scent, "smells just like Baccarat!" Zara has also recently done a collaboration with Jo Malone, so if you've been wanting to try one of the cult-favorite scents but can't justify the price tag, Zara could be a great alternative!
So, if you're looking to refresh your perfume arsenal with some unique scents, without breaking the bank, allow these tried and tested Twitter recs to guide you.
