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Smelling good doesnt need to cost a fortune.
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But that doesnt mean there arent great alternatives.
So opting for a wallet-friendly buy over a designer one doesnt always mean getting a lesser quality product.
Its potent but not overpowering and perfect for any occasion.
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During testing, it performed beautifully.
(Read: no staining, oily residue, or fast fading.)
It is a bit different on everyone and develops really nicely with my natural scent.
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It’s hard to describe and stops people in their tracks."
Its delicate and feels like an elevated take on someones natural skin scent.
The brand says, If nude were a perfume, this is it.
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We love the packagingit has a sleek and functional design that features a weighted, magnetic cap.
I love the overall musk of the perfume.
It’s extremely nostalgic and mature smelling."
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This one is grounded by soft musk and amber, ensuring it doesnt come off too soapy.
Its a soft, clean sheets throw in of fragrance that feels comforting and familiar.
We found that it left some residue on fabrics, so we recommend applying it directly to your skin.
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The notes that stick out the most are warm.
Its very vanilla-forward, but we appreciate that its not super candied or saccharine.
It warms on the skin beautifully and lasts well, fading just subtly throughout the day.
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But if youre a true vanilla fan, this pick is bound to suit your fancy.
Mandy, tester:“It’s a very calming and sophisticated scent.
On my skin, I still found the scent to be soothing without being too overpowering.”
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It did create minor staining on some fabrics, so we recommend spritzing it directly on your skin.
It wore nicely throughout the day and was still detectable on the skin after several hours of wear.
Sunita, tester:“The citrus and sweet floral notes stand out the most to me.
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But not in an artificial candy kind of wayin more of a soft, romantic sense.
Because its an extrait de parfum, the most concentrated pop in of fragrance, the stuff is potent.
Once on the skin, it warms up and a subtle musky quality emerges.
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This fragrance is perfect for those who gravitate towards sugary, more traditionally feminine scents.
Nikki, tester:“It is very bold, yet soft and extremely sweet.
It’s as if the marshmallow is in a cloud of musk.”
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The brand says it feels like sleeping in your birthday suitnude and translucent, and we couldnt agree more.
Its noticeable but never too intense.
It wore beautifully on our skin and clothing throughout the day.
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Amy, tester: “I find it blends in very well with my natural scent.
It’s a very sophisticated scent that is great for daily wear and can be unisex.”
It lasted well on our skin and didnt create an oily residue on fabric swatches.
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On my skin, this scent pairs well.
It is very refreshingly light and feminine.”
God Is A Woman is characterized by a bold pear note thats immediately detectable upon the first spritz.
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The sweetness gives it a youthful quality, whilepatchouliand sandalwood provide depth.
The bottle also doesnt come with a cap, which could make traveling with it a no-go.
I loved it."
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However, wed be remiss not to talk about it in a piece centered around affordable fragrances.
Salted caramel, pistachio, and vanilla work in tandem to create the most delicious and addicting scent.
Its warm and comforting with a bit of a sexy flare.
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Amy, tester:“There’s definitely got to be some sweet-smelling vanilla in there.
The perfumes that appear here are all standouts in our books.
Chelariu also tells us that the fragrance family a perfume falls under affects the cost.
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Well-moisturized skin will retain the fragrance for a longer time.
I also like to spray the fragrance in my hair because it retains it even longer than the skin.
Alyssa is an associate editor at Byrdie where she’s covered all things beauty since 2022.
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