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The 16 Best Perfumes Under $100

The 16 best perfumes under $100 for women and men, from Black Opium to Dior Sauvage, compared on longevity, versatility, climate and value.

By Fragranote Editorial Team 5 min read
Amber and blue perfume bottles with mandarin, iris, pink pepper and cedar for perfumes under $100.
Discover a range of fragrance styles with a budget of US$100.
In this article

The short answer

  • Best for women: YSL Black Opium for evenings, Valentino Donna Born in Roma for every day.
  • Best for men: Dior Sauvage Eau de Toilette, rated 9/10 for versatility.
  • Best for hot weather: Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue for women and Rabanne Invictus for men.
  • Longest-lasting: Jean Paul Gaultier Ultra Male, Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb and Azzaro The Most Wanted Parfum, all rated 9/10.

Under $100 is the sweet spot for designer fragrance. It covers most of the world’s best-known perfumes in their standard sizes, from YSL and Dior to Valentino and Viktor & Rolf, and many of them now come as eaux de parfum that last a full day. This guide picks the 16 best perfumes under $100, eight for women and eight for men.

Our picks at a glance
Rank Fragrance Longevity Best in Price
1 Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium EDP Best for evenings 8/10 Cold
From USD 75–120From EUR 69–110From GBP 59–95From PKR 21,000–34,000From AED 275–450From INR 6,225–9,960From SAR 281–450
2 Valentino Donna Born In Roma Best for every day 7/10 Mild
From USD 80–120From EUR 74–110From GBP 63–95From PKR 22,000–34,000From AED 300–450From INR 6,640–9,960From SAR 300–450
3 Burberry Her Best fruity 8/10 Warm & Dry
From USD 80–120From EUR 74–110From GBP 63–95From PKR 22,000–34,000From AED 300–450From INR 6,640–9,960From SAR 300–450
4 Carolina Herrera Very Good Girl Best rose 8/10 Mild
From USD 80–120From EUR 74–110From GBP 63–95From PKR 22,000–34,000From AED 300–450From INR 6,640–9,960From SAR 300–450
5 Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Best for hot weather 6/10 Extreme Heat
From USD 70–110From EUR 64–101From GBP 55–87From PKR 20,000–31,000From AED 250–400From INR 5,810–9,130From SAR 263–413
6 Narciso Rodriguez For Her Best musk 8/10 Mild
From USD 90–140From EUR 83–129From GBP 71–111From PKR 25,000–39,000From AED 325–525From INR 7,470–11,620From SAR 338–525
7 Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Best floral 8/10 Mild
From USD 80–135From EUR 74–124From GBP 63–107From PKR 22,000–38,000From AED 300–500From INR 6,640–11,205From SAR 300–506
8 Giorgio Armani My Way EDP Best white floral 8/10 Warm & Dry
From USD 75–120From EUR 69–110From GBP 59–95From PKR 21,000–34,000From AED 275–450From INR 6,225–9,960From SAR 281–450
9 Dior Sauvage EDT Best for men 8/10 Warm & Dry
From USD 80–125From EUR 74–115From GBP 63–99From PKR 22,000–35,000From AED 300–450From INR 6,640–10,375From SAR 300–469
10 Terre d’Hermès Most refined 7/10 Warm & Dry
From USD 80–130From EUR 74–120From GBP 63–103From PKR 22,000–36,000From AED 300–475From INR 6,640–10,790From SAR 300–488
11 Versace Eros EDP Best value 8/10 Cold
From USD 65–105From EUR 60–97From GBP 51–83From PKR 18,000–29,000From AED 250–375From INR 5,395–8,715From SAR 244–394
12 Jean Paul Gaultier Ultra Male Best for nights out 9/10 Cold
From USD 80–120From EUR 74–110From GBP 63–95From PKR 22,000–34,000From AED 300–450From INR 6,640–9,960From SAR 300–450
13 Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb Best for winter 9/10 Cold
From USD 80–120From EUR 74–110From GBP 63–95From PKR 22,000–34,000From AED 300–450From INR 6,640–9,960From SAR 300–450
14 Azzaro The Most Wanted Parfum Best vanilla 9/10 Cold
From USD 90–115From EUR 83–106From GBP 71–91From PKR 24,000–31,000From AED 320–420From INR 7,470–9,545From SAR 338–431
15 Prada Luna Rossa Black Best for the office 8/10 Mild
From USD 70–115From EUR 64–106From GBP 55–91From PKR 20,000–32,000From AED 250–425From INR 5,810–9,545From SAR 263–431
16 Rabanne Invictus Best for hot weather 7/10 Hot & Humid
From USD 85–110From EUR 78–101From GBP 67–87From PKR 24,000–32,000From AED 320–420From INR 7,055–9,130From SAR 319–413

How we chose

Every pick has a starting price under $100 in our price data, usually for the smallest bottle size. We chose well-known fragrances with strong scores for longevity, versatility and value, and made sure the list covers sweet, floral, fresh and spicy styles. For truly budget options, see the best perfumes under $50.

Best perfumes under $100 for women

Best for evenings

Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium EDP

EDP · 2014 · Feminine
Longevity
8/10 8-12h
Sillage
7/10
Best climate
Cold 10/10
Price
From USD 75–120From EUR 69–110From GBP 59–95From PKR 21,000–34,000From AED 275–450From INR 6,225–9,960From SAR 281–450

Notes Pear, Pink Pepper, Orange Blossom · Coffee, Jasmine, Bitter Almond · Vanilla, Patchouli, Cedar

Full scores and climate data 2 cheaper alternatives

YSL Black Opium is pear, pink pepper and orange blossom over coffee, jasmine and bitter almond, with vanilla, patchouli and cashmeran. A sweet, dark coffee gourmand, it is rated 8/10 for longevity and 10/10 in cold weather.

Best for every day

Valentino Donna Born In Roma

EDP · 2019 · Feminine
Longevity
7/10 5-8h
Sillage
7/10
Best climate
Mild 9/10
Price
From USD 80–120From EUR 74–110From GBP 63–95From PKR 22,000–34,000From AED 300–450From INR 6,640–9,960From SAR 300–450

Notes black currant, pink pepper, bergamot · jasmine, jasmine sambac, jasmine tea · bourbon vanilla, cashmeran, guaiac wood

Full scores and climate data

Valentino Donna Born in Roma layers three jasmines with black currant and pink pepper over Bourbon vanilla, cashmeran and guaiac wood. It is rated 9/10 for versatility, sweet enough to feel special but easy to wear daily.

Best fruity

Burberry Her

EDP · 2018 · Feminine
Longevity
8/10 8-12h
Sillage
7/10
Best climate
Warm & Dry 8/10
Price
From USD 80–120From EUR 74–110From GBP 63–95From PKR 22,000–34,000From AED 300–450From INR 6,640–9,960From SAR 300–450

Notes Strawberry, Raspberry, Blackberry · Violet, Jasmine · Musk, Vanilla, Cashmeran

Full scores and climate data 1 cheaper alternative

Francis Kurkdjian’s Burberry Her is a basket of berries, strawberry, raspberry, blackberry and sour cherry, over violet and jasmine, with musk, vanilla and woods. Juicy and youthful, it also performs well in humid heat (7/10).

Best rose

Carolina Herrera Very Good Girl

EDP · 2021 · Feminine
Longevity
8/10 8-12h
Sillage
7/10
Best climate
Mild 9/10
Price
From USD 80–120From EUR 74–110From GBP 63–95From PKR 22,000–34,000From AED 300–450From INR 6,640–9,960From SAR 300–450

Notes Litchi, Red Currant · Rose · Vanilla, Vetiver

Full scores and climate data 1 cheaper alternative

Carolina Herrera Very Good Girl is lychee and red currant over rose, with vanilla and vetiver. It is brighter and fruitier than the original Good Girl and much more wearable in warm weather (8/10 in dry heat).

Best for hot weather

Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue

EDT · 2001 · Feminine
Longevity
6/10 5-8h
Sillage
6/10
Best climate
Extreme Heat 9/10
Price
From USD 70–110From EUR 64–101From GBP 55–87From PKR 20,000–31,000From AED 250–400From INR 5,810–9,130From SAR 263–413

Notes Sicilian Lemon, Apple, Cedar · Bamboo, Jasmine, White Rose · Cedar, Musk, Amber

Full scores and climate data 1 cheaper alternative

Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue is Sicilian lemon, apple and bellflower over jasmine and bamboo, with cedar, musk and amber. It scores 9/10 in both extreme heat and humidity, a summer staple for more than two decades.

Best musk

Narciso Rodriguez For Her

EDP · 2003 · Feminine
Longevity
8/10 8-12h
Sillage
7/10
Best climate
Mild 8/10
Price
From USD 90–140From EUR 83–129From GBP 71–111From PKR 25,000–39,000From AED 325–525From INR 7,470–11,620From SAR 338–525

Notes african orange flower, osmanthus, bergamot · musk, amber · vetiver, vanille, patchouli

Full scores and climate data 1 cheaper alternative

Narciso Rodriguez For Her is orange flower, osmanthus and bergamot over musk and amber, with vetiver, vanilla and patchouli. It smells like clean, warm skin and is rated 8/10 for both longevity and value.

Best floral

Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb

EDP · 2005 · Feminine
Longevity
8/10 8-12h
Sillage
7/10
Best climate
Mild 9/10
Price
From USD 80–135From EUR 74–124From GBP 63–107From PKR 22,000–38,000From AED 300–500From INR 6,640–11,205From SAR 300–506

Notes Tea, Bergamot, Osmanthus · Sambac Jasmine, Centifolia Rose, Cattleya Orchid · Patchouli, Musk, Vanilla

Full scores and climate data 2 cheaper alternatives

Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb is tea, bergamot and osmanthus over jasmine, rose, orchid and freesia, with patchouli, musk and vanilla. A sweet, powdery floral “explosion”, it scores 9/10 in mild weather.

Best white floral

Giorgio Armani My Way EDP

EDP · 2020 · Feminine
Longevity
8/10 8-12h
Sillage
6/10
Best climate
Warm & Dry 9/10
Price
From USD 75–120From EUR 69–110From GBP 59–95From PKR 21,000–34,000From AED 275–450From INR 6,225–9,960From SAR 281–450

Notes Orange Blossom, Bergamot, Tuberose · Indian Jasmine, Indian Tuberose · White Musk, Cedar, Vanilla

Full scores and climate data 1 cheaper alternative

Giorgio Armani My Way is orange blossom, bergamot and tuberose over Indian jasmine and tuberose, with white musk, cedar, vanilla and sandalwood. Clean and luminous, it is rated 8/10 for versatility and 9/10 in warm, dry weather.

Best perfumes under $100 for men

Best for men

Dior Sauvage EDT

EDT · 2015 · Masculine
Longevity
8/10 8-12h
Sillage
7/10
Best climate
Warm & Dry 9/10
Price
From USD 80–125From EUR 74–115From GBP 63–99From PKR 22,000–35,000From AED 300–450From INR 6,640–10,375From SAR 300–469

Notes Pepper, Bergamot, Calabrian Bergamot · Sichuan Pepper, Lavender, Pink Pepper · Ambroxan, Cedar, Labdanum

Full scores and climate data 3 cheaper alternatives

François Demachy’s Dior Sauvage Eau de Toilette is bergamot and pepper over Sichuan pepper, lavender and geranium, with ambroxan, cedar, labdanum and vetiver. Fresh, peppery and hugely popular, it is rated 9/10 for versatility.

Most refined

Terre d’Hermès

EDT · 2006 · Masculine
Longevity
7/10 5-8h
Sillage
5/10
Best climate
Warm & Dry 9/10
Price
From USD 80–130From EUR 74–120From GBP 63–103From PKR 22,000–36,000From AED 300–475From INR 6,640–10,790From SAR 300–488

Notes Orange, Grapefruit, Flint · Pepper, Pelargonium, Geranium · Vetiver, Benzoin, Cedar

Full scores and climate data 1 cheaper alternative

Jean-Claude Ellena’s Terre d’Hermès is orange, grapefruit and flint over pepper and geranium, with vetiver, benzoin and cedar. Earthy, mineral and understated, it is the most grown-up scent in this list.

Best value

Versace Eros EDP

EDP · 2020 · Masculine
Longevity
8/10 8-12h
Sillage
8/10
Best climate
Cold 10/10
Price
From USD 65–105From EUR 60–97From GBP 51–83From PKR 18,000–29,000From AED 250–375From INR 5,395–8,715From SAR 244–394

Notes Mint, Green Apple, Lemon · Tonka Bean, Ambroxan, Vanilla · Vetiver, Atlas Cedar, Sandalwood

Full scores and climate data 2 cheaper alternatives

Versace Eros Eau de Parfum is mint, green apple, lemon and geranium over tonka, ambroxan and vanilla, with vetiver, cedar and sandalwood. It is rated 8/10 for longevity and projection, and often sells well under $100.

Best for nights out

Jean Paul Gaultier Ultra Male

EDT · 2015 · Masculine
Longevity
9/10 12h+
Sillage
8/10
Best climate
Cold 9/10
Price
From USD 80–120From EUR 74–110From GBP 63–95From PKR 22,000–34,000From AED 300–450From INR 6,640–9,960From SAR 300–450

Notes pear, lavender, mint · cinnamon, clary sage, caraway · black vanilla husk, amber, patchouli

Full scores and climate data 2 cheaper alternatives

Francis Kurkdjian’s Jean Paul Gaultier Ultra Male is pear, lavender and mint over cinnamon and clary sage, with black vanilla, amber and patchouli. Sweet and loud in the best way, it is rated 9/10 for longevity.

Best for winter

Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb

EDT · 2012 · Masculine
Longevity
9/10 12h+
Sillage
8/10
Best climate
Cold 10/10
Price
From USD 80–120From EUR 74–110From GBP 63–95From PKR 22,000–34,000From AED 300–450From INR 6,640–9,960From SAR 300–450

Notes pink pepper, elemi, bergamot · cinnamon, saffron, paprika · tobacco, leather, vetiver

Full scores and climate data 1 cheaper alternative

Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb is pink pepper, elemi and grapefruit over cinnamon, saffron and paprika, with tobacco, leather and vetiver. Fiery and warm, it is rated 9/10 for longevity and 10/10 in cold weather.

Best vanilla

Azzaro The Most Wanted Parfum

Parfum · 2022 · Masculine
Longevity
9/10 12h+
Sillage
8/10
Best climate
Cold 10/10
Price
From USD 90–115From EUR 83–106From GBP 71–91From PKR 24,000–31,000From AED 320–420From INR 7,470–9,545From SAR 338–431

Notes Ginger · Woody Notes · Bourbon Vanilla

Full scores and climate data 1 cheaper alternative

Azzaro The Most Wanted Parfum is ginger, woods and a smooth Bourbon vanilla. Simple, sweet and very long-lasting (9/10), it is a strong date-night choice at this price.

Best for the office

Prada Luna Rossa Black

EDP · 2018 · Masculine
Longevity
8/10 8-12h
Sillage
6/10
Best climate
Mild 9/10
Price
From USD 70–115From EUR 64–106From GBP 55–91From PKR 20,000–32,000From AED 250–425From INR 5,810–9,545From SAR 263–431

Notes Bergamot, Angelica · Coumarin, Patchouli · Sandalwood, Amber, Musk

Full scores and climate data 1 cheaper alternative

Daniela Andrier’s Prada Luna Rossa Black is bergamot and angelica over coumarin and patchouli, with sandalwood, amber and musk. Smooth and modern, it is polished enough for work and warm enough for evenings.

Best for hot weather

Rabanne Invictus

EDT · 2013 · Masculine
Longevity
7/10 5-8h
Sillage
8/10
Best climate
Hot & Humid 8/10
Price
From USD 85–110From EUR 78–101From GBP 67–87From PKR 24,000–32,000From AED 320–420From INR 7,055–9,130From SAR 319–413

Notes Sea Notes, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange · Bay Leaf, Jasmine · Ambergris, Guaiac Wood, Oakmoss

Full scores and climate data 2 cheaper alternatives

Rabanne Invictus is sea notes, grapefruit and mandarin over bay leaf and jasmine, with ambergris, guaiac wood, oakmoss and patchouli. Fresh and sporty, it scores 8/10 in hot, humid weather and 8/10 for projection.

Getting the most from $100

  • Choose the EDP when you can. At similar prices, an eau de parfum usually lasts longer than the eau de toilette of the same line.
  • Check the size. A 50 ml bottle is often under $100 when the 100 ml is not, and lasts most people many months.
  • Match the climate. Sweet scents like Black Opium and Ultra Male shine in cold weather; Light Blue and Invictus are better for heat.
  • Buy from authorised sellers. Popular designer scents are widely counterfeited, especially when discounted heavily.

Frequently asked questions

What are some good perfumes under $100?

For women: YSL Black Opium, Valentino Donna Born in Roma, Burberry Her and Narciso Rodriguez For Her. For men: Dior Sauvage Eau de Toilette, Terre d’Hermès, Versace Eros Eau de Parfum and Jean Paul Gaultier Ultra Male.

What is the longest-lasting perfume under $100?

Jean Paul Gaultier Ultra Male, Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb and Azzaro The Most Wanted Parfum are rated 9/10 for longevity in our database. For women, Black Opium, Burberry Her and Narciso Rodriguez For Her are rated 8/10.

What is the best smelling perfume for the money?

Narciso Rodriguez For Her, Versace Eros Eau de Parfum and Azzaro The Most Wanted Parfum offer the best value in this list, each rated 8/10 for value in our data.

Is it worth paying more than $100 for perfume?

It can be if you want a richer concentration, a niche scent or something less common. But many of the most popular and best-performing fragrances in the world cost under $100. See our guides to the best perfumes under $150 and under $200 to compare.