Parfum
Unisex
Nishane
Best Perfumes Under $200
Good perfume at a fair price. Every fragrance here is listed at $200 or less, ranked by our overall rating.
EDP
Unisex
Le Labo
Le Labo Thé Noir 29 Perfume: 2015 Unisex Eau de Parfum
EDP
Unisex
Zara
Zara Red Temptation Perfume
EDP
Unisex
Vilhelm Parfumerie
Vilhelm Parfumerie Dear Polly
EDT
Unisex
Giorgio Armani Privé
Giorgio Armani Privé Thé Yulong Perfume
EDT
Unisex
Bvlgari
Bvlgari Eau Parfumée Thé Vert Green Tea Eau de Toilette Perfume
EDT
Women
Elizabeth Arden
Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Eau de Toilette Perfume
About this guide
This guide lists 7 fragrances for the topic "Best Perfumes Under $200", pulled straight from our perfume database and ranked from strongest to weakest.
The perfumes on this list average 8.2 out of 10 overall. The houses that appear most are Bvlgari, Elizabeth Arden, Giorgio Armani Privé and Le Labo. Most of them fall in the aromatic, citrus and citrus aromatic families.
How this list is ranked
Perfumes here are ordered by our overall rating, which combines the opening, drydown, longevity, projection, versatility and value. When two perfumes tie, the one with the higher overall rating goes first.
Every score comes from hands on wear testing, not from brand descriptions. Use the list as a shortlist and open each perfume page for the full notes, the verdict and where to buy.
How to choose: under $200
A lower price does not have to mean a weaker perfume. Many affordable houses make fragrances that rival designer bottles on longevity and projection, which is why the score matters more than the price tag.
Compare the value score and the longevity score together. A slightly more expensive bottle that lasts twice as long is often the better deal, and a larger size usually lowers the price per millilitre.
Frequently asked questions
Are these prices current?
Prices are estimates and change with retailer, size and time. Check the retailer for today's price before you buy.
What is the top pick in "Best Perfumes Under $200"?
By overall rating, the strongest picks are Nishane Wūlóng Chá Extrait de Parfum (8.7/10), Le Labo Thé Noir 29 Perfume: 2015 Unisex Eau de Parfum (8.5/10) and Zara Red Temptation Perfume (8.5/10). The list above is ordered by the guide score, so the first perfume shown is not always the one with the highest overall rating.
How many perfumes are in this guide?
There are 7 perfumes in this guide right now. We show up to 24 of the strongest matches, and the list grows as we add more.
How are the perfumes ranked?
They are ordered by our overall rating, which combines the opening, drydown, longevity, projection, versatility and value. Ties are broken by overall rating.
How much do these perfumes cost?
Prices on this list run from $25 to $1,200. Bottle size, concentration and the seller all change the final price, so compare the retailers listed on each perfume page.
Which brands appear most in this guide?
The houses that appear most often are Bvlgari, Elizabeth Arden, Giorgio Armani Privé and Le Labo.
Which perfume in this guide lasts the longest?
On our longevity scores, the longest lasting are Nishane Wūlóng Chá Extrait de Parfum (8/10), Le Labo Thé Noir 29 Perfume: 2015 Unisex Eau de Parfum (8/10) and Zara Red Temptation Perfume (8/10).
Which perfume in this guide is the best value?
The best value picks, weighing quality, performance and price, are Zara Red Temptation Perfume (9/10), Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Eau de Toilette Perfume (8/10) and Bvlgari Eau Parfumée Thé Vert Green Tea Eau de Toilette Perfume (7.5/10).
Will these perfumes smell the same on me?
Not always. Skin type, diet, climate and how you apply all change how a perfume wears. Treat the list as a trusted shortlist, then test on your own skin before buying a full bottle.
How can I make my perfume last longer?
Apply to clean, moisturised skin, spray pulse points and a little on clothing, and avoid rubbing your wrists together. Store the bottle away from heat, light and humidity.
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