By Dana DeMercurio
Having champagne taste on a beer budget is not the business, especially for fellow fashionistas. But lucky for you, we’ve done the legwork and found ways for you to stock up on essential summer scents without breaking the bank. Shop our list of favorites below and sniff your way to aromatic bliss.
Love2Love Jasmine + Sparkling Mimosa Mist ($7-$10)
Winner of the CEW (Cosmetic Executive Women) Insider’s Choice Beauty Award 2015, this indulgent fragrance is the perfect pairing of freshness and decadence. With its youthful aroma of peony, raspberry honeysuckle and jasmine, this lighthearted tonic is ideal for those seeking a boost of energy and sheer happiness.
Liz Claiborne “Sweet Desire” ($25-30)
Jasmine, lychee fruit, honeyed amber and sheer vanilla are just a few of the sumptuous scents mingled together in this charming perfume. With a price tag that is easy on the wallet, it makes the perfect present for women of all ages, and an affordable addition to your own perfume collection.
Paris Hilton “Tease” ($17-21)
Perhaps Paris Hilton doesn’t get enough credit in the world of fashion and fragrance, so we’re happy to dispel those bad vibes by including her fragrance “Tease” to our list of must-haves this summer. With warm floral and fruit notes including peaches, white flowers, Fuji apple and night blooming jasmine, this mature yet contemporary fragrance meets the mark in our book.
Tokyo Milk “Crushed” ($36)
Wild grasses and blossoming herbs make Tokyo Milk “Crushed” perfume an organic feast for the senses. Part of the Femme Fatale collection, “Crushed” breaks the mold by infusing earthy notes of moss and herbs to create a stunning array of rich, plant-based fragrances not readily found in other perfumes on the market. It’s definitely worth a try for those seeking a dark yet exciting break from traditional scents.
Zara “Rose” ($20-$30)
On the skin, this fragrance mimics that of Dior J’adore, but at a fraction of the cost. Zara effortlessly provides shoppers with luxurious products at unbelievably affordable prices, making us question why we purchased Dior or any other high-end label in the first place! Though elusive, Zara’s expansive perfume collection is a must-try (your best bet is Ebay or Amazon).