Our 10 Favourite Affordable Perfumes For Students

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September 9, 2026

On September 9, 2026

Nothing completes a “going out ‘fit” like a popular perfume, so freshen up for freshers week with our favourite affordable perfumes for under £50.

From bestsellers to brand new launches, we’ve combed through our range for back to uni bargains that won’t break the bank, with options for him, for her, and for everyone.

Affordable Perfume For Women

Shop the best affordable perfumes that money can buy… for £50 or less!

Coach Wild Rose Eau De Parfum
Was £82.00, now £41.00 – Save 50%

Inspired by the free spirit of Coach, Wild Rose invokes the exhilarating feeling of new possibilities with juicy redcurrant, spicy bergamot, and delicate rose.

Get ready to seize your dreams and shape your future with 50% off the juiciest EDP in years.

Lacoste Original Pour Femme Intense Eau de Parfum
Was £39.00, now £31.20 – Save 20%

Meet Original Pour Femme Intense; a luxurious and affordable new release for her.

Crafted in France with the quality craftsmanship expected from Lacoste, this vegan fragrance blends luscious raspberry, creamy pomegranate milk, and rose petal accord within a raspberry-red bottle for just £31.20.

Jimmy Choo Flash Eau De Parfum
Was £55.00, now £26.00 – Save 52%

Get freshers-ready with Jimmy Choo Flash – the ultimate party girl fragrance.

This glitzy cocktail of pink pepper, strawberry, white flowers and heliotrope is here to keep you sparkling all semester, with a saving of 52%.

Guess Amore Venezia Eau de Toilette
Was £39.00, now £26.00 – Save 33%

Keep the memories of your summer travels alive with an olfactory homage to the city of Venice.

With sun-kissed notes of calabria bergamot, Tuscan orris, and cotton peony, Amore Venezia invites you to spend each and every night in this magical city with a 100ml bottle for only £26.00.

Affordable Fragrances For Men

Find the perfect affordable perfume for men at just the right price.

Rabanne Phantom Elixir Parfum Intense
Was £85.00, now £49.99 – Save 41%

Looking to make an impression on your first night out with new friends? Phantom Elixir Intense has got you covered.

Crafted for the rock and roll night owl, this intense parfum celebrates the duality of modern masculinity with marine accord, mineral oud, and rich vanilla bean, and is available today with a 41% discount.

Montblanc Legend Eau De Parfum
Was £85.00, now £42.50 – Save 50%

An enduring favourite in our range, Montblanc Legend is an intense reinterpretation of the signature Legend scent.

Formulated for those who appreciate elegance without excess, this EDP captures confidence and charisma in a (recyclable) 100ml bottle and reveals itself through layers of bergamot, magnolia, oakmoss, and leather.

Diesel Only The Brave Eau de Toilette
Was £62.00, now £35.00 – Save 43%

Instantly recognisable and enduringly iconic, Diesel Only The Brave has been a mainstay on student hall bedsides for over 15 years.

Its fresh and masculine notes are housed within a glass bottle shaped like a clenched fist, so save 43% on this symbol of strength, self-confidence and inner serenity for the new term.

Jimmy Choo Man Blue Eau de Toilette
Was £82.00, now £41.00 – Save 50%

Need an invigorating signature scent to get you through this exciting next chapter?

Man Blue by Jimmy Choo delivers a breath of fresh air anywhere, anytime, with notes of clary sage and intense leather, warmed by undertones of black pepper and sandalwood, so stock up on a half-price 100ml bottle today.

Affordable Scents for Students

Browse our tried-and-tested unisex favourites for every budget.

Calvin Klein CK One Essence Parfum Intense
Was £66.00, now £49.99 – Save 24%

Unisex, vegan, and crafted with responsibly-sourced ingredients; there’s nothing not to love about our current Deal of The Month!

Formulated to mark 30 years of the iconic CK One, CK One Essence Intense intensifies the citrus, spices, and earthy tones of the original for a concentrated reinterpretation, now available with 24% off.

Roger & Gallet Cologne Twist Eau de Cologne
Was £39.00, now £33.15 – Save 15%

Designed by Karine Dubreuil, Roger & Gallet Cologne Twist is a vibrant unisex scent that’s sure to refresh your body and energise your mind.

Like all Roger & Gallet scents, 95% of the composition’s ingredients are of natural origin, from its Sicilian lemon and Calabrian bergamot to its cashmere wood and basilic grounds, so finish up your back-to-uni packing with 15% off.

Hair & Body Mists

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It’s sure to be a busy semester, so keep it moving from the library to the lecture hall with the new Hair & Body Mists from Hollister – perfect for a quick refresh throughout the day.

Choose just one of these mini affordable perfumes, or layer them all!

Hollister Feelin Chill: Grapefruit, lily of the valley, and sandalwood capture the laid-back Californian heart of the Hollister brand.
Hollister Feelin Glow: Juicy cherry nectar, cherry blossom, and vanilla add a soft and sweet touch to your day.
Hollister Feelin Love: Delicious raspberry, creamy vanilla, and smooth sandalwood make it easy to cherish the special moments.
Hollister Feelin Cozy: Pear, jasmine, and a base of fluffy marshmallow delivers a soft and reassuring scent experience.