7 Best Men’s Cologne Under $50 – Smell Good on a Budget!
What men’s cologne can you get for under $50?
Well, I’ve picked the 7 best fragrances you can go and buy right now, spending no more than 50 bucks.
Because here’s the thing:
Not everyone can afford to buy an expensive fragrance just to smell good, and luckily you don’t have to, as this post guides you on how to smell good and expensive – On a budget!
And smelling good should be your numero uno priority because it indicates good hygiene, confidence, and often success – Three sure ways to make a good and lasting impression!
Let’s get started.
At a quick glance:
Versace Dylan Blue ($40)
Notes:
- Top: Bergamot, Water, Grapefruit, Fig Leaf
- Middle: Ambroxan, Black Pepper, Patchouli, Violet Leaf, Papyrus
- Base: Incense, Musk, Tonka Bean, Saffron
Why you should buy:
Versace Dylan Blue is nothing but a masterpiece. The ridiculously low price you pay for such a beautiful blend will make you laugh, because it feels like a rip-off.
The top notes have a fresh take, but it will develop more character and deepness once it dries down, making it perfect for colder days too. Extremely mass-appealing scent that will give you lots of compliments, and good performance.
There’s nothing bad I can say about Versace Dylan Blue, which makes it an amazing fragrance to buy for under $50.
If you’re looking for more freshness, buy Versace Pour Homme. It costs the same.
Rasasi Hawas ($40)
Notes:
- Top: Apple, Bergamot, Lemon, Cinnamon
- Middle: Watery Notes, Plum, Cardamom, Orange Blossom
- Base: Ambergris, Musk, Driftwood, Patchouli
Why you should buy:
Rasasi Hawas is an extremely versatile fragrance you can’t go wrong with. The fresh but deep, bubblegummy smell is both captivating and mass-appealing, meaning you will get compliments wearing it.
The performance is excellent, easily over 12 hours of longevity on the skin, so you can go a full day with only a couple of sprays.
The best thing about Rasasi Hawas is you get a perfectly good scent that you can wear at all times, no matter the season – And you get to enjoy that luxury without going flat-out broke.
Lattafa Khamrah ($30)
Notes:
- Top: Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Bergamot
- Middle: Piraline, Tuberose, Dates, Mahonial
- Base: Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Amberwood
Why you should buy:
Lattafa Khamrah is an amazing fragrance that costs very little. Although very similar to Kilian Angels’ Share, it’s not the exact dupe. There are some differences, for example, the booziness is not as strong as it is in Angels’ Share.
Lattafa Khamrah is perfect for wintertime, and you get a decent performance as well. The sweetness of it, mixed with cold air, will surely make a lasting impression on people as you walk by. And because it’s so dirt-cheap, you can’t go wrong even if you blind-buy it.
Davidoff Cool Water ($40)
Notes:
- Top: Seawater, Lavender, Mint, Rosemary
- Middle: Sandalwood, Neroli, Geranium, Jasmine
- Base: Musk, Oakmoss, Tobacco, Cedar, Ambergis
Why you should buy:
Davidoff Cool Water is a mass-appealing, budget-friendly, aquatic fragrance that will definitely have you receiving compliments left and right during summer.
The performance is not the best, though, but considering how cheap the fragrance is, you can just spray a bit more without feeling bad at all.
You can’t go wrong with Davidoff Cool Water, as the price is criminally low for a mass-appealing fresh fragrance.
Nautica Voyage ($20)
Notes:
- Top: Green Leaves, Apple
- Middle: Lotus, Mimosa
- Base: Musk, Cedar, Oakmoss, Amber
Why you should buy:
The cheapest fragrance on this list, Nautica Voyage, has a clean and fresh cucumber smell that… Well… Smells good.
Not much can be said about it, as it is a pretty basic fragrance, and there’s not really anything unique about the smell… But, for as low as 20 bucks, you can’t expect more.
If you wear Nautica Voyage, you will smell good and some people may even compliment you, but don’t expect a killer performance since the longevity is not that great.
Versace Eros ($45)
Notes:
- Top: Mint, Green Apple, Lemon
- Middle: Tonka Bean, Ambroxan, Geranium
- Base: Vanilla, Cedar, Oakmoss
Why you should buy:
Versace Eros is so good. If you’re looking for compliments, then this is the “man” for the job.
This is an extremely versatile fragrance that you can literally wear anywhere no matter what season it is. Many think this is only a clubbing fragrance, but no… Because of the fresh and sweet vanilla smell, you can wear this no matter where you go and when you go.
And on top of that, the performance is amazing as well. You only need a couple of sprays, and you’re good for the whole day.
Club De Nuit Intense Man ($30)
Notes:
- Top: Lemon, Pineapple, Bergamot, Apple
- Middle: Birch, Jasmine, Rose
- Base: Musk, Ambergris, Patchouli, Vanilla
Why you should buy:
Club De Nuit Intense Man has a very harsh and bad-smelling opening, but after 15 minutes or so…
After you’ve survived the initial bad smell, it takes a 180-degree turn and turns into something incredible.
You get a lot of fruity, Creed Aventus smell in this, but in my opinion, it smells even better than Aventus after it has dried down for a while. You get an amazing-smelling fragrance with an amazing performance for a very low price.
Are fragrances under $50 worth it?
If your only goal is to smell good and get compliments, then yes – The cheap fragrances in this list do it perfectly. The only reason you should buy expensive fragrances is if you want your fragrance to have more character, and maybe smell more unique.
Does cheap fragrance last long?
Yes, if you buy the correct ones. All the cheapies in this list are bound to last you a good amount of time. You can also impact the performance in a couple of ways…
How do you make cologne last longer?
There are a few ways you can make your cologne last longer:
- Stay hydrated. This allows your skin to stay moisturized, and it won’t absorb your fragrance as fast as normally.
- Use unscented lotion. Lotion is another good way to moisturize your skin and make the fragrance last longer. But you want to use unscented lotion so it doesn’t mix with the smell of your fragrance.
- Spray on your pulse points. You can find your pulse points from behind your ears, in front of your neck, wrists, and behind your knees. Spraying on pulse points helps your fragrance radiate and be more “active”.
Are you curious what are the longest-lasting fragrances for summer? Check out my blog post The 10 Best Long-Lasting Men’s Fragrances for Summer 2024
Are you only looking for compliments? Check out my post 5 Most Complimented Fragrances for Men 2024
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