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

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Because I've been a beauty writer 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 fragrances 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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Shawna Hudson is a beauty, wellness, lifestyle, and travel writer with over 10 years of experience. She graduated from California State University, Fullerton, with a degree in journalism and has written for other publications such as Bustle, The Zoe Report, Byrdie, Elite Daily, and more. She is currently a beauty writer at Who What Wear and hopes to continue feeding her (completely out-of-control) beauty obsession as long as she can. Stay up to date on her latest finds on Instagram @shawnasimonee.