Searching for a cheap men’s cologne? There’s no denying the likes of Tom Ford, Creed, and Dior create phenomenal luxury scents, but for many guys, these fragrances are not budget-friendly.
Thankfully, there are also many affordable designer colognes on the market. I’ve scoured my favourite brands to find the best cheap fragrances for men that smell amazing.
With prices starting from as little as $15/£18 for a bottle of Zara Vibrant Leather or Intimately Beckham, you can smell incredible without breaking the bank.
- Best Cheap Fragrances for Men
- 1. Hugo Boss Bottled Eau de Toilette
- 2. Versace Eros Eau de Toilette
- 3. David Beckham Intimately Eau de Toilette
- 4. Paco Rabanne Invictus Eau de Toilette
- 5. Paul Smith London Eau de Parfum
- 6. Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man Eau de Parfum
- 7. Diesel Only The Brave Eau de Toilette
- 8. Michael Kors Extreme Blue Eau de Toilette
- 9. Lacoste Blanc L.12.12 Eau de Toilette
- 10. Tommy Hilfiger Tommy Eau de Toilette
- 11. Bentley For Men Intense Eau de Parfum
- 12. Joop! Go Eau de Toilette
- 13. Burberry London For Men Eau de Toilette
- 14. Calvin Klein CK One Eau de Toilette
- 15. Davidoff Cool Water Man Eau de Toilette
- 16. Zara Vibrant Leather Eau de Parfum
- Sheree’s Top Pick
- Conclusion
- Further Reading
Best Cheap Fragrances for Men
The best cheap fragrances for men should smell luxurious yet be affordable without sacrificing quality. Here are my 16 bargain picks.
1. Hugo Boss Bottled Eau de Toilette
Review
I love Hugo Boss Bottled; this is a classic woody and spicy men’s fragrance that utilises aromas of cinnamon, bergamot, and cedar wood for a confident and masculine scent bubble. This reasonably priced cologne is ideal for any season.
Also Read: 15 Best Hugo Boss Fragrances For Men, Hands Down
Pricing & Info
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2. Versace Eros Eau de Toilette
Review
Versace Eros spawned a line of popular flankers with a cult following, and the EDT version is surprisingly robust. Notes of mint, geranium, and oakmoss, as well as the dark sweetness of vanilla, are sure to please.
Also Read: Versace Eros EDT vs. EDP vs. Parfum
Pricing & Info
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3. David Beckham Intimately Eau de Toilette
Review
David Beckham’s foray into fragrance has been particularly successful. Intimately Beckham is a wallet-friendly fragrance that is woody, warming, and a little spicy; it carries notes of cardamom, nutmeg, and amber that I feel provide richness and longevity.
Also Read: 7 David Beckham Fragrances For Guys
Pricing & Info
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4. Paco Rabanne Invictus Eau de Toilette
Review
Paco Rabanne has a lot of excellent colognes in the mid-price range, but Invictus EDT is one of the best, in my opinion. Refreshing, complex, and bright, Invictus has notes of zingy grapefruit, bitter bay leaf, and musky patchouli.
Also Read: Invictus vs. Versace Eros
Pricing & Info
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5. Paul Smith London Eau de Parfum
Review
Paul Smith London is a potent amber fougere fragrance with mint, mandarin, lavender, and amber aromas. The result is refreshing, herbal and clean; think clean, crisp white shirt and jeans.
Also Read: 4 Paul Smith Fragrances For Men
Pricing & Info
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6. Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man Eau de Parfum
Review
Club de Nuit Intense Man is a spicy, woody experience that is rich, intense, and sensual. Bathe in contrasting notes of lemon, apple, ambergris, and patchouli with the underlying sweetness of rose and vanilla.
Pricing & Info
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7. Diesel Only The Brave Eau de Toilette
Review
If you want a cheap cologne that will turn heads, I would say Only the Brave is a blind buy. Notes of lemon, mandarin orange, violet, and leather collide with labdanum and coriander. The result is a complex and uplifting cologne.
Also Read: 8 Best Diesel Fragrances For Men
Pricing & Info
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8. Michael Kors Extreme Blue Eau de Toilette
Review
Michael Kors is known for producing deceptively simple scents that last well and turn heads; Extreme Blue is no different. Bergamot, cardamom, and cashmere musk create a clean yet aromatic scent with musky and spicy elements underpinned by green freshness.
Also Read: 7 Easy-Reach Michael Kors Fragrances For Men
Pricing & Info
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9. Lacoste Blanc L.12.12 Eau de Toilette
Review
Let’s face it, Lacoste is known for producing clean-cut, invigorating scents, and Blanc L. 12. 12 is an ideal example of that vibe. Expect notes of ylang-ylang, rosemary, and Virginian cedar to shine through.
Also read: 10 Best Lacoste Colognes For Guys
Pricing & Info
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10. Tommy Hilfiger Tommy Eau de Toilette
Review
I feel that Tommy Eau de Toilette is one of the brand’s most iconic scents. A minty-citric kick followed by notes of lavender and cranberry. This is a clean, masculine scent with a herbal undertone that is clean and invigorating.
Also Read: 8 Best Tommy Hilfiger Colognes For Men
Pricing & Info
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11. Bentley For Men Intense Eau de Parfum
Review
Balanced, subtle, and surprisingly complex, Bentley for Men Intense has notes of bay leaf and pepper, a boozy heart with notes of rum, and a musky, rich base of leather and resin. The result is clean and bright with almost medicinal undertones.
Also Read: 10 Luxurious Bentley Fragrances For Guys
Pricing & Info
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12. Joop! Go Eau de Toilette
Review
If you prefer a brighter, sweeter scent with less sharp and smoky edges than the original Joop!, then I recommend Joop! Go. With notes of Pimento pepper, geranium, sour rhubarb, and cypress, it is energising and has a tantalisingly sweet and sour profile.
Also Read: 10 Best Joop! Colognes For Men
Pricing & Info
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13. Burberry London For Men Eau de Toilette
Review
Rich, intense, and unabashedly masculine, Burberry London Eau de Toilette is another quality cheap fragrance for men. Thanks to its rich, earthy tones and underlying sweetness, a scent bubble of tobacco, lavender, and cinnamon gives it an intense and seductive edge.
Also Read: Best Burberry Fragrances For Men: 9 Brit Classics
Pricing & Info
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14. Calvin Klein CK One Eau de Toilette
Review
CK One is an enduringly popular low-cost unisex fragrance by Calvin Klein. Bright, sharp, and sparkling, this scent has notes of lemon, mandarin, pineapple, nutmeg, and orris root.
Also Read: 7 Calvin Klein Fragrances For Men
Pricing & Info
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15. Davidoff Cool Water Man Eau de Toilette
Review
Bright, refreshing, and sharp, Davidoff Cool Water Man evokes robust masculinity and vigour. This cologne is citric and aromatic; it has notes of orange, mint, and sandalwood that evolve nicely.
Pricing & Info
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16. Zara Vibrant Leather Eau de Parfum
Review
In my opinion, Zara is the king of cheap men’s colognes that smell designer and gives the best bang for your buck. Check out Zara Vibrant Leather; lemon, bergamot and leather with a touch of patchouli is said by many to be similar to Creed Aventus!
Also Read: 8 Fragrances That Smell Like Creed Aventus
Pricing & Info
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Sheree’s Top Pick
Bentley For Men Intense Eau de Parfum
My top cheap fragrance for men is Bentley For Men Intense Eau de Parfum because it smells expensive, comes in a heavy, classy bottle, and lasts for 6+ hours.
I found this tester bottle for sale sitting on the reduced shelf; an even better bargain!
Conclusion
Each of these fragrances on my cheap colognes list has a unique scent profile and is reasonably priced, so you don’t have to spend vast sums of money to smell good after all. Bargain! (The Invictus collection is well worth a look!)
Top Tip: To save even more cash and ensure absolute value-for-money, shop online at perfume discounters or purchase fragrances during sale time (such as the Zara sale).
Further Reading
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