I Found This $35 Fragrance at the Drugstore, Yet It’s Somehow the Most Expensive-Smelling Scent I Own

Because I’ve been a beauty editor for so long, I’ve developed quite an expensive taste level when it comes to fragrances. Don’t get me wrong—that doesn’t mean I don’t still love a budget fragrance when it’s really, really good, but most of my all-time favorite scents make me shed a tear whenever it comes time to repurchase. Beauty is pain—I know. You can imagine how excited I was to find a whole line of fragrances that don’t even break the $40 mark but smell like they should be $100 at the very least.

Normally, these fragrances would be my best-kept secrets, but I’ve decided they’re just too good to gatekeep. If you like elevated gourmand fragrances that won’t burn a hole through your wallet, you’ve come to the right place. I’m sharing the best perfumes I picked up at my local Target. (Yep, you read that right!) Read on below.

Rosa Lina Eau de Parfum

She’s a Goodie Eau de Parfum

No Prince Required Eau de Parfum

More Budget-Friendly Scents That Smell Expensive

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This story was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.