At The Perfume Society, we believe that smelling luxurious doesn’t always have to come with a hefty price tag.
We understand the allure of high-end fragrances, but we also know that many affordable options can deliver truly exquisite scents. Our mission has always been to explore fragrances across all price ranges, ensuring that everyone can enjoy the pleasure of a refined scent without breaking the bank!
In our multi-award-winning magazine, The Scented Letter, one of the most perennially popular sections is called Latest Launches, where we highlight the best new fragrances from mega-bucks to much more affordable: those that offer exceptional quality at an accessible price. Readers can sign up for a free digital copy or purchase a glamorously glossy print edition, as we know many discerning perfumistas still prefer their long-form reads in print.
In this blog feature, for a differing take on our monthly theme of luxury, we are focusing on some affordable fragrances already out there, that smell incredibly expensive and are just waiting for your skin to discover them. These are the scents we’re reaching for right now—beautifully crafted and sophisticated, yet far pocket-friendlier than many others you may have found…
Floral Street Chypre Sublime
This gloriously glamorous woody scent dives into one of our favourite families – chypre. The velvety damask rose and powdered violet at its heart swoons to rich patchouli and labdanum for added depth. An elegant scent that more than rivals luxury perfumes.
From £29 for 10ml eau de parfum floralstreet.com
Soki London Artemis
Capturing the essence of a moonlit forest, Artemis opens with luscious peach and plum notes. Osmanthus flower adds elegance, while sandalwood and cedar provide a grounding finish. This enchanting new fragrance feels like a luxurious escape into nature.
£75 for 50ml eau de parfum shop.sokilondon.com
Granado Nostalgia
A tribute to Brazilian flora, this scent balances tradition with modernity. The spicy pink pepper and citrus top notes lead to an elegant floral heart of lily and rose. Its woody base of cashmere and musk exudes sophistication, making it feel like a high-end creation.
Try it in the Granado Coleção Perfumes Discovery Set £58 for 5 x 10ml eaux des parfums
Shloksha Bouquet Monument MVP
This fragrance envelops you in the luxurious embrace of a flowering citrus tree. With top notes of orange and grapefruit, it transitions into an elegant heart of jasmine and rose, warming to sandalwood and orris. Smells far more expensive than its price suggests!
£54.95 for 30ml eau de parfum in our shop
Roger & Gallet Gingembre Rouge
Vibrant and energising, this fragrance (by Master Perfumers Amandine Clerc-Marie and Alberto Morillas, no less!) combines natural ginger extract with pink berries for a fresh start. The sensual benzoin base adds warmth, making it feel both indulgent and refined.
£20 for 30ml eau de Cologne thefrenchpharmacy.co
Written by Suzy Nightingale