I love a fragrance that smells and looks like it should cost way more than it does. This list contains only full sizes, many of these are under or around $30 and often go on sale. It shouldn’t cost an arm and leg to smell soft, welcoming, cozy, airy,...
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Le Monde Gourmand
Arabian
Miscellaneous
Le Monde Gourmand
This brand can be hit or miss for me, but these hits are worth every penny!
A sweeter, slightly fruity take on the your skin but better fragrance trend. It grew on me overtime and now it’s a must have.
Fleur de Blonde Eau de Parfum
This is deceptively simple at first before developing into a lovely gourmand your skin but better scent.
Aura de Vanille Eau De Parfum - LE MONDE GOURMAND | Ulta Beauty
This is a unique, sultry blend of notes I usually don’t like - black cherry, dark chocolate, and patchouli. It’s perfect in the fall-winter.
Cerise Riche Eau de Parfum
One of my absolute favorite clean, your skin but better scents.
000 Eau De Parfum - LE MONDE GOURMAND | Ulta Beauty
I had written myself off as a mango hater… before this. It’s mango sticky rice in a bottle but pleasant to wear and display.
Riz de Mangue Eau De Parfum - LE MONDE GOURMAND | Ulta Beauty
Arabian
I have tried well over 100 Arab perfumes at this point, and these are the few that made it into my collection and are well loved.
Pillowy soft and sweet vanilla with a whisper of sugared lemon. Absolutely mesmerizing and unique.
Khadlaj Unisex Empire Victor
The best version of the DNA similar to Ariana Grande God Is a Woman, Liis Studied, and Clean Reserve Radiant Nectar.
Mudiyah by Al Absar for Women
This is everything Lattafa’s Yara wanted to be with added depth and complexity. Creamy, clean, feminine, and gorgeous bottle.
zimaya Zukhruf Femme Eau De Parfum, 3.4 Fl. Oz
Fluffy, sweet vanilla musk. AG Mod Vanilla meets Kayali Wedding Silk Santal - crowd pleasing, year-round appropriate, easy reach!
Cotton Abyed EDP Perfume By Mamlakt Oud ROYAL COTTON COLLECTION
I may hate the bottle, but the juice inside makes up for it many times over. This is Bianco Latte for those of us without trust funds.
Lattafa Eclaire Vanilla Caramel Floral EDP
This is a Lattafa bottle done right, and don’t let the bee scare you. This is a love note to vanilla orchid with some additional florals and complexity in the prettiest bottle ever.
Lattafa Atheeri Unisex Eau de Parfum 100ml
Miscellaneous
Smoky, sexy, unisex vanilla that is an easy reach and one of the best Dossier scents of all time.
It Factor Eau de Parfum
Happier Than Ever became an obsession the moment I got the perfume oil, and the spray is just as good! One of the best vanillas around.
Happier Than Ever EDP (PRE-ORDER)
Though faint at first, this Happy Dust inspiration only gets better and stronger with time. I could bathe in it!
Star Light Star Bright EDP (PRE-ORDER)
This is being discontinued so get it while it’s relatively available and inexpensive - check eBay, Marketplace, Mercari and Poshmark! I get good lasting power with this and like it layered with Mudiyah. Easy reach, cute bottle, fruity musk scent.
Born Dreamer Eau de Toilette
I’ve tried a LOT of Britney Spears scents and this is the only one I own a bottle of. Fantasy Sheer does not get enough hype for how light, airy, and beautifully wearable it is.
Fantasy Sheer Britney Spears
Lavender Cloud is simply the best lavender I’ve ever tried. It’s so good for bedtime or layered with other scents to amp up the lavender. Also available in a body mist and oil!
Being Frenshe Women's Eau De Perfume - Lavender Cloud - 2 fl oz
It was worth the wait for Moon Milk to be brought back. It’s the most soft, cozy chai scent that leans more gourmand than tea.
Being Frenshe Women's Hair, Body & Linen Mist Body Spray with Essential Oils - Moon Milk - 5 fl oz
If I didn’t already own Eilish No 1, I’d get this. It’s a smoky vanilla with an extra dash of sweetness without being overwhelming.
fine'ry. Eau de Parfum Women's Perfume - Sweet On the Outside - 2.02 fl oz
I think this is as close to Queening by Mind Games as you can possibly get without spending upwards of $400. The bottle is small and I don’t really like Dua as a company, but I make an exception for this!
Queen Of The Chess - Mind Games Queening Dupe Perfume - DUA FRAGRANCES - 34ML EAU DE PARFUM
$20 but a delicious, deep vanilla scent.
MIX:BAR Women's Eau De Perfume - Vanilla Bourbon - 1.7 fl oz