Dear Perfume Snobs💅: These cheapies are going to blow your mind!🤯 Cheap perfumes that smell LUXE!🤑

[@shirleygresham3251]

Thanks, Ksenja, I love these series so much. I'm so sick of these influencers making videos on these 300-dollar-plus fragrances. Everybody can afford that. Whenever I see all those expensive niche fragrances I click off immediately!! Thanks so much for the variety!! You're doing an absolutely great job on your channel!!💕💜🤍

[@shirleygresham3251]

Cant

[@shirleygresham3251]

Ksenja, I ordered all three of the Mac fragrances because of you. Our scent profiles are identical!!!

[@HappywifeTaylor]

I am glad for this serious. I've been feeling overwhelmed with all the perfume content I've been watching.

[@kimberleybenson9729]

Also, I can't wait for the Arabic perfume video. I've fallen down the rabbit hole big time. They are sooo good x

[@-LittleStarry-]

agreed!!!!💕💕💕💕💕

[@azborderlands]

Same

[@Jennifer_Lewis_Beach_Living]

Yes! Arabic perfumes were the best kept secret for the longest time for expensive-smelling scent at a reasonable price. People are starting to discover these scents, so I’m hoping that the prices don’t jump up.

[@RubyMc-v4i]

Oh yes they are❤

[@pintxsized]

LOVE this topic. I vote for a freshie version!! I know you're not as big into them but I'd be interested to see what you come up with!

[@susanmenn5016]

Me, too. Always looking for freshies to wear to the office.

[@ilaydailayda1215]

Bu

[@christinevr7698]

I swear by L’eau d’Issey by Issey Miyake. It’s a powerhouse - unbelievable longevity, and has a delicious waterlily aquatic edge but it is truly beautiful and generally inexpensive. Also good- Cabotine Eau Vivide by Gres. It has a sea salty quality but is a nice fresh. Mellower but nice and more of a pure fresh is Shi by Alfred Sung. All low budget but quality perfumes.

[@monikawoźnicka]

my inexpensive top scents: 5th Avenue E. Arden, Beauty Calvin Klein, Pleasures E. Lauder, Anais Anais Cacharel - I just love floral scents :) Lovely Sarah Jessica Parker - good for office, Violet blossom Zara, Rose gourmand Zara, Red temption Zara, Golden decade Zara - really nice dupes for home, shopping and such :) Very nice series, I'd like to see more of this! :)

[@constancebates6165]

Wow some of my favs you named Anais Anais, Pleasures…I will take notes of others you named so I can try…seem we have similar profiles! Cheers!

[@b25mech]

Appreciate the affordable options. I have both expensive & less expensive fragrances. I love them all! Can buy more with the affordable options.

[@itsmeandrea803]

Rose Gourmand is sooooooo GOOOOD AND reminds me Gentle Fluidity Gold so much.

[@christinevr7698]

I was at the start of my perfume journey about 2 years ago and at the time all I could afford was cheapies. Well, here I am still using them and loving them! YES I use and love Loverdose, Seductive Noir, Lolita Lempicka, CK Beauty and others not mentioned that I really enjoy: Lovely by SJP, Guess Gold, CK Obsession Night, Eden by Cacharel… there are tonnes of great smelling inexpensive options for every scent palate that smell glamourous rich.

[@constancebates6165]

Thanks for listing your favs…. I will take note for new possibilities!

[@SweedaFish]

"Grab a snack, get cozy" Yep, currently eating my dinner while watching this! Yaaay, I love your videos.

[@BloodSweatandFears]

Me too 😂

[@vickyjensen2590]

Guess Seductive Noir is one of my OG scents even the eau de toillet version last all day and I only paid 20 bucks! Someone said to me " You smell soooo good"!

[@erinkarl5731]

I would definitely love to see a video about your top Middle Eastern pics - I love your perfume recommendations and it seems like there are so many great affordable Middle Eastern scents out there. The only problem is that there's no way to smell them before you buy them, so getting your recommendations would be so helpful! ❤

[@maren_s]

Guidance was such a hit for me. Got my bottle in the beginning of 2023 and I am still completely obsessed with it. It’s pretty much my signature scent. lots of love from germany ❤

[@TheBwil32]

Love guidance!

[@adeleeagleton3283]

Yes guidance is amazing and like you say it last and lasts all day ☺️I love amuage and fell right into the rabbit hole with them and my bank balance took a hit but after realising there middle eastern made me fall further into the middle eastern fragrance and to say I've been addicted is an understatement 😦

[@mywigflewaway9422]

Absolutely love these recommendations! Literally most of my favorite perfumes are not over $100 but I do love my Alien perfume 💛 but those snobs are sure missing out on rare gems of smelling amazing 😌

[@afrodit8582]

I know this is about perfumes, but I can't help but to rave over your eyeshadow❤. It's so pretty like seashells it's giving mermaid!

[@rachelferne]

I'm so glad that you recommended Guess Seductive Noir, I purchased it not long after you talked about it. The sage in it is forever better than lavender to me, it's incredibly intoxicating. Dries down to the most edible vanilla, swoon.

[@christinevr7698]

I agree - it’s delicious start to finish. ❤

[@mh325]

I had it and thought it would replace Mon Guerlain for me. Nope. Something in it gives me a headache. I passed it on to my daughter, who doesn’t seem to gravitate to it. Meanwhile, MG and numerous flankers don’t fail me.

[@Kittypeony]

Yess I’m soo excited I LOVE AFFORDABLE PERFUMES ❤❤❤ Especially the long lasting ones 🔥

[@meganbrennan454]

The entire guess seductive line is really solid and has nice variety!

[@christinevr7698]

Agree!! I adore Seductive Red too - the cherry in it is yummy!

[@anaelauve8070]

Looove this topic: I've owned from body sprays to a few relatively more affordable niche fragances and from experiencie I can tell you some Victoria's Secret body sprays ( midnigth bloom) last more than a few nichè perfumes. One can find good and bad fragrances through all price ranges.

[@raquelitacita]

I love Calvin klein woman!!! I wear that in the summer and pair it with refuge from charolett russe.

[@ginabeena6757]

Yes!! I am so over every perfume recommendation being so expensive! Especially on fragrantica, you can put in a bath and body works spray, and all of the smells like recommendations are 200, 250. Luckily my signature perfume that I've been wearing for 30 years now is only $40, but I like checking out others without breaking the bank! ❤️

[@lunalovegood1314]

love this series! Honestly I was even contemplating buying julianna's perfumes liquid gold over the og gentle fluidity gold. ksenja said liquid gold smelled like an 800 dollar perfume and that when she made everyone smell it or her husband smell it, they were like ,"wow that smells really really good!"

[@jakquisol9993]

Rose Gourmand is one of my favorite and most complimented perfumes. You're right, it's beast mode! I've heard it compared to Mancera's Roses Vanille. I think it smells like Gentle Fluidity Gold as well.

[@jennifermarie1230]

I LOoOOOOVE! That you do a TON OF BUDGET PERFUMES!! Thank you So much!!

[@geslinam9703]

Egyptian musk oil. I’ve been wearing it since I was 18. Cheap, $10 to $15 for a small bottle that lasts over a year…and no less than 3 people will ask me what I’m wearing every time I wear it. I have the expensive stuff, it doesn’t get even close to the amount of attention.

[@constancebates6165]

Wow Egyptian Musk oil…an oldie but goodie.,.. I love and will look for..,Thanks!

[@nalahbaer8290]

Which brand do you buy?

[@daniellemarino5247]

A great dupe for eilish the og is lataffa nebras. So good.lasts longer also.😊❤

[@sherlcollins7011]

I just ordered that one!

[@iwillstom]

I just got it because I saw it was a sweet gourmand and less expensive. I like it overall but there’s a certain note in it I’m not sure about yet. I’ve been trying layering it with others.

[@nalahbaer8290]

​@@iwillstomSame. I think I smelled it on someone and noticed that off note with them too. I can't wear it lol. I don't like that airy berry scent in combination with the other notes.

[@ItsAllAboutAmber]

These are all amazing picks, I love Lolita Lempicka I prefer the older version though with the stem sprayer.

[@basskitten808.]

What would you say the difference is with the current version vs the old?

[@ItsAllAboutAmber]

@@basskitten808. The older one smells stronger. Either the anise or licorice were more prominent before. The formula has been tweaked, it’s not a major difference but the older formula was one of my favorites so I noticed the difference.

[@jetaime1102]

I agree 💯. Have you smelled the newest formulation? It comes in the stem bottle and is supposed to be closer to the original than the 2018 formulation.

[@ItsAllAboutAmber]

@@jetaime1102 I have not. That’s good to know though, because I was surely disappointed with the current one I have. I’ve been searching online for an older bottle. I may try this out. Thank you!

[@thethriftyfawn]

Calvin Klein is EVERYTHING!!! 😍 I've purchased and USED UP not one, but three different variations of CK One Summer, and LOVED them. I'll need to treat myself to one next year for sure... for context and due to current budget, I only keep a few fragrances at a time and don't bring in a new one until I finish a current one. This currently works well for me, prevents any scents from spoiling (even though I keep them in a cupboard in my downstairs bathroom that has no windows or exposure to sun). It also makes me prioritize my decisions, prevents impulse buys, and gives me something to look forward to. I am also now very diligent on actually spraying a fragrance directly to my skin in a store, then going about the day to see how suitable it is with my chemistry. If it's just "meh" or if it's outright not for me, that in itself is a great way to save money! If it's an absolute dream, it goes on the wish list! 😊

[@ewachojnowska5400]

I love Guess Seductive Noir for me it smells like more airy flanker of Mon Guerlain. I think the sage is what makes it elegant and deep. I love Mon Guerlain too, but the price of Seductive is amazing and I use is much more often.

[@christinevr7698]

100% agree! Both my daughter and I love it.

[@valeriekearney74133]

On or off budget I enjoy body sprays. And I will always layer my perfume with one.

[@stacyr3743]

Not only was I with you when you first recommended Guess Seductive Noir, but I bought it on your recommendation. I love it! It is one of my favorites. Now that I think of it , you may be the KZbinr that's convinced me to buy the most since we both like our cheapies.

[@jenyhomestuff]

That make up 😍😍. Those colors aren't easy!! Beautiful

[@Mrs0biWanKenobi]

This type of video right here is why you are my favorite fragrance KZbinr. When you say “affordable,” it actually is. I can’t wait for that Arab perfume haul video! I’m dying to expand into Arab fragrances! Thanks, Ksenja! As for Amouage Guidance, I think it will be a challenging one for you. My overall impression when I first smelled it was coconut/fruity/rose BO. I have yet to try it on my skin even though I have a decant of it, because it leaked a little in the mail, and it absolutely reeked. It was very strong, so I’m too scared. LOL. Maybe I’ll try it soon on my actual skin. 😅

[@shirleygresham3251]

Ksenja, I have rose gourmand and I also own Gentle Fluidity Gold and two 2 fragrances smell identical to each other.

[@grangrampa832]

You can get gorgeous scents for much cheaper prices thank you I also have some expensive scents but love cheaper ones too ❤❤❤❤❤💕💕💕😀

[@heidith3618]

I agree, amouage guidance has so mixed reviews. Some says it smells like s**t and some says it's the sexiest perfume ever! Hipster oud is so good and lasts so long, love it. Original Billie Eilish is a Love!!!

[@SarahJones-hv3dj]

I purchased Guess Seductive Noir on your recommendation! I love it, I have over 100 fragrances, and it’s one I would never de clutter! It’s amazing 🥰

[@nalahbaer8290]

What's the sillage and lasting power like?

[@coachannaesq]

Born Dreamer shares several notes with Guidance. I’ve layered them. I think you would like Guidance. I bought it blind. But I wouldn’t recommend that. lol

[@christinedimitris3806]

Loveeee a few of these mentioned.... The Guess Seductive Noir is one I love but is most commented on ..... Great picks here!!!

[@VeronicaMarieFeliciano]

I love how humble you are!!!!! Great job I will forever watch and support your videos ❤

[@heavenj7]

Oh I have the two guess ones due to you! The seductive noir is soooo nice!

[@grangrampa832]

Just found you love your video I also have had so many compliments on body sprays and lotion people think I’m wearing gorgeous perfume

[@MyrinaKR]

Your capacity to describe perfume is so evocative! I also appreciate that you post often about affordable perfumes. I subscribed!

[@kimberleybenson9729]

Love this idea. Body mist video lined up to watch next. Greetings from NZ ❤

[@Dr.kamistry]

I would def recommend getting a sample of guidance from scent split. I got a lil 5ml and I feel like it'll last me a year. It's such a confusing scent. I love it but I can't even describe it and I get like confused by it when I wear it, lol. Def an experience.

[@CoastalGaga]

Dahlia lotion under Good Girl perfume is perfection.

[@wannabewillow]

Oh my days! I loooove Eilish No. 2. Have always wanted to try Santal 33, but haven’t had the chance. Glad I don’t have to now, it means I save over £100!!! Thank you. X

[@hollygirouard3956]

I looooove loverdose!! Also I brought couture couture with me on vacation to Cuba and I got soooo many compliments. I just got seductive red….. I might need noir too lol

[@christinevr7698]

Yes!! Loverdose is gorgeous. It’s one of my faves. Everybody is sleeping on it!

[@monikaalternatywyperfumowe]

I love Euphoria CK

[@b__ty]

hihi :) 18 orchid reminds me a lot of Mon Paris Intensement by YSL. i bought it and Seductive Noir on your recommendation over a year ago and love them to this day ❤

[@extrimblle]

I know it's a cheapie video, but if you love Turquatic, then i HIGHLY recommend Acqua di Gioia by Armani. It too has citrus and cedar notes but it also has jasmine which I am obsessed with. It's also not as expensive as some other designer fragrances. My go to for spring/summer. Would love to hear your thoughts on it😊

[@tsg336]

Aqua de Gioia is one of my faves.

[@metakosir6508]

The original aqua di gio from 1995 is the best :).

[@clareyuro590]

OMG! Im excited for your arab perfumes video! I bought Yara the pink one last month but only get to wear today! Smells like candy with floral to me. I love it!

[@erinv318]

I Love your videos, You are so thorough with your explainations, and your Eye Shadow is Fire!!

[@quiCksilvieZzz]

Rose Gourmand is so potent I can smell it even after shower. It's a pity that I despise the smell it makes me gag😭 I hate that scent profile so much its unreal!

[@aman8086]

It’s very strong and sharp smelling

[@yahainHotPink]

I am very interested in Born Dreamer. Thank you for making it sound worth my trying it.

[@pr3ttyyrickyy91]

Its so good!!! Youll love it

[@loriwiggs8599]

I saw that born dreamer at TJ Max but I didn’t get it because it was a refill. Maybe I should have. Is yours in a bottle with atiomizer

[@pr3ttyyrickyy91]

@@loriwiggs8599 u can always buy the refill and put it in a old bodyspray bottle or u can buy a spray bottle at a dollar store, even if it's one of the smaller travel spray bottles. I have the original perfume and the refill

[@ShenettaM.]

​@@loriwiggs8599 I just saw it yesterday at Marshall's. The full bottle $16.99. I too saw the refill at TJMax a few months ago.

[@Secorad]

Discovered Mac torquatic is great. Been using this since my early 20s

[@Ilovecoco123]

Your skin is glowing !!

[@lashonnacollins5266]

I love Guidance so much and I had Hipster Oud and I gave it away.They don’t smell alike at all .Guidance is so strong and lasts all day and the next day.Hipster Oud fades after around 3 hours.Thank you for your videos you always have great fragrances some I never heard of.

[@justjulia8007]

Fun fact: one of the noses behind two fragrances you’ve recommended, Cacharel Yes I Am and Calvin Klein Women is Honorine Blanc.. she, along with other perfumers, helped created some absolutely gorgeous scents, ie Black Opium (and numerous flankers) La Nuit Tresor a La Folie, Juicy Gold Couture, Gucci Gorgeous Jasmine, Valentino Voce Viva, etc.. I really love her work along with Nathalie Lorson, Oliver Cresp, Anne Flipo and Michel Almairac.. and many others! Love the content & affordable choices! I have everything from Nishane, PdM, Initio to everything Britney Spears, Jessica Simpson and many in between; the fact is fragrance can be amazing at various prices, and I’ve learned to never scoff at “budget fragrances” just because others do.. I sample across the board and have found MANY gems that don’t cost a fortune but smell like it!

[@sherlcollins7011]

I just ordered mac turquatic !! Hope I love it ! I also love Calvin Klein perfumes, including “downtown, CK one Red for her, CK sheer beauty, CK All, CK Be “

[@Nellysa]

I can confirm that Guess Seductive Noir smells amazing, its my go to cozy sleepy fragrance! And I did bought it after seeing it in one your videos so thanks for that!

[@randyo6019]

Love the blue eyes and top on you! I have $5 body sprays to expensive perfumes but I reach for my body sprays more! VS perfumes have been a big hit lately for me though. Thx for this

[@Thepinkflower7]

I really like Rose Gourmand and it’s so sooo long lasting and 🔥😍 people smell me in the club

[@primordialmeow7249]

Thank you thank you! I mean it this time! Only cheapies from now on.

[@nia4842]

I would catch public transportation before 6 a.m., so some passengers would be sleeping/resting. One day, as I was walking down the aisle, a guy I thought was asleep "woke" up to tell me that I always smell so good. It was MAC Turquatic. I went to purchase Bright Crystal, and the salesperson asked if I had it on because it smells hood if so. It was MAC Turquatic. I always keep a bottle of it, and it always gets the job done. It started as a blind buy, and I've never looked back. I always go back to it.

[@Elizabeth_lowkeyluxuries]

I have Eilish No. 1 and 3, I'm a big vanilla lover so I definitely enjoy No. 1 and it doesn't give my sweetie any headaches lol. No. 3 doesn't have any cherry, my skin really pulls the fir and cedar out of it. Someone on her website said it smells like a Christmas tree lol. I can see that, it's not heavy at all to me, just something I would gravitate more to in the winter while No. 1 is every day. No. 3 doesn't last very long on me either.

[@iamjeli]

I found Mac creme dnude at Ross and so glad I took the gamble!! It is so smooth and does smell LUXURIOUS! I’m bummed I discovered it during the summer since one spray almost suffocated me 😂 but I can’t wait to wear it more often when it’s a little more chilly or for date nights.

[@sparklyunicorn5431]

Love you videos Ksenja!!! What do you think of the original Juicy Couture? I love it and wearing today 😊

[@jennylegrande1240]

540, Delina, Gypsy Water, Mojave Ghost, guerlain mandarin basilic, Jadore. I will always love these ❤❤❤❤

[@jackivacha]

I’ve been here since the beginning and have bought guess seductive noir because of that video! ❤

[@maryk446]

When I saw that can of orange soda at 18:52 I thought for a second that it was a perfume bottle designed to look like a soda can. That may sound crazy, but if Good Girl Gone Bad could be in the shape of a high heeled shoe and another cologne bottle could resemble a pair of facial lips, and I Love Love could resemble the bottle for children's bath foam...........why not?

[@Aneta8C]

I get many complements for I am Cacharel and Amor Amor, great fragrances :)

[@christinevr7698]

Yes both are great! I love the powdery drydowns. If you are looking for more patchouli Cacharel Eden is wonderfully earthy. And I got Yes I Am And that one is great too. I have heard Yes I am Delicious is even better but haven’t got it yet. Cacherel is one of my favourite perfume houses although I don’t vibe to their most famous Anais Anais. I blind bought it because I like so many others but it’s too harshly screechy for me. I’ve heard you have to let that age for it to smell better? Waiting now, to test out that theory.

[@heavenj7]

Ksenja…you must must must get guidance! Why? Because I trust your opinion!! I remember I heard from curly scents first about it and when she didn’t review? I thought of you next!! Sooo yesss try it!! From what I heard nada smells like this?? 💕

[@secrethealinghacks1913]

I’m in love with Xerjoff’s K’Bridge Club! One day I will buy it. ❤

[@camilasen9512]

I’m looking forward to that arab perfumes video! 🫶

[@thethriftyfawn]

Whenever I put on one of your videos that I haven't seen, I automatically just hit the thumbs up button before even watching it... And have never been incorrect in doing so! Why risk forgetting later on? 😅 Thanks for the laundry and chores mention- LITERALLY folding laundry, ironing, and doing some sewing repairs to denim this morning! 😂

[@perfeptions]

Hi Ksenja ❤ well done 😊 while I live my boogie fragrances I am Keats exploring the low cost range as there are gems there too! 😊

[@Shibini11]

one i love that has also a fruity sweet smell of pear but also anice/liquorice, is Abercrombie & Fitch - authentic moment for women!

[@Kimmb1968]

Love this !!! I asked my kids for Guess Seductive Noir for Christmas. Can not wait for it!!!! You e given me more scents to sniff so excited girl 👠

[@Nikki7B]

This is a fantastic video. Thank you, i appreciate these videos on affordable fragrances, that smell great.

[@BloodSweatandFears]

Old navy perfumes are super cheap and surprisingly long lasting they are amazing for layering.

[@enjamice]

Its not in this Video but a couple of month ago I bought Burberry London and it is my moooost complimented fragrance!!! ❤ I love it sooo much

[@christinevr7698]

yes - love that one too!

[@rodneypereira686]

Tried the guidance! If you aren’t a fan of oud, you are going to hate it! Amouage Love delight is heavenly though❤ super long lasting ✨

[@TRENCHANTWHOREGODDESS]

I sprayed calgon gardenia with juicy cotoure la fleur and omg so so so so pretty like a lavish garden faerie

[@bethy5427]

Ksenja I love your videos! & ironically my husband gives me more compliments on my cheaper fragrances - crazy!

[@sareenarahim4564]

Which one ?

[@wendylee8436]

I just picked up Oscar De La Renta Bella Rosa for $16.99 at Ross. WOW! Ive worn in 4 days in a row and put some on my wrists before bed so I can sniff it while I cuddle my pillow. Rosey, powdery, woody....so so good. Nothing synthetic just like a soft walk through a pink rose garden.

[@Kathrynh246]

I’m so happy to find you! I’m loving your recommendations! Ordering the Mac Turquatic and crème denude… juicy, Roberto cavali. I love that you save me money!

[@meridithcurran3092]

Eilish 1&3 are two of my favorite perfumes. #3 reminds me a lot of Glossier You with that pink peppercorn note.

[@adrianwillis66]

I have those two Macs The Nude one is great for winter. Hypnotic Vanilla is a fave and Zara has the designers in a chokehold, I have many of their perfumes. They do last long.roae Gourmand is said to dupe Rose Vanilla.

[@user-bg9ws7ys4k]

Totally agree....it's getting tiresome to see cheapies churned out for 300, 400+$£€ while there are beautiful, high quality perfumes being sneezed at...and the saddest part is that women and men DO believe that the more expensive the better it is...which is simply not true. Oh well...

[@lulubella83]

I’m so sad 😢 I think I got a dud for the MAC Creme de Nude. It smells sooooo animalic. Like a gross musk. Not anything that people talk about. I think I’m going to a counter to see if i can smell it because I am not smelling what other people are.

[@tracyfrederick5606]

I'm just getting into Arabic perfumes. I have Lattafa Kamara and the flanker. They smell like beautiful very expensive niche perfumes ❤

[@beanzie46]

Have you done a review of Burberry Goddess? I would love your opinion!

[@rajamjoshi2326]

She did it already!

[@beanzie46]

@@rajamjoshi2326, I can’t find it!

[@suemenezes5992]

I really enjoyed your videos I can’t wait to see the Arabic perfume haul ❤️❤️

[@elizabethannveronica]

I love Classic from Banana Republic! Under $30 and the best clean, fresh, musky scent- something in there reminds me a little of Another 13. So good!

[@haleyfraser1]

Have you tried the Claire’s perfumes? I’ve been seeing them all over tik tok! 😊

[@edwardleecaliforniausa]

Good morning Ksenja happy Sunday morning and I loved your vlogs and you are amazing Supporter and I'm proud of you

[@kaceyisdead]

Eilish 3 reminds me of BBW Under the Christmas Tree, I had it in a wall plug and was like 🤔🤔🤔 this smells familiar

[@mir0021]

This video makes me so happy because I just ordered rose gourmand and seductive noir 😂

[@julianaglumac9804]

Love this for some ideas.

[@artemis2520]

Any websites we can find these for the prices you say that they are? If you didn't find them online, which stores did you find them at? This would be really helpful, thank you. Love your videos, keep up the good work!!!!