Great — here are the best affordable designer‑inspired (dupe / “inspired by”) perfumes you can easily buy in Australia, with short notes and where to shop.

Top picks (budget-friendly, widely available in Australia)

• Zara — Red Temptation (EDP / Vanille versions)

  • Why: widely cited as a very close, inexpensive alternative to Baccarat Rouge 540 (saffron → jasmine → warm amber/praline). Very good value and easy to find in Zara stores / Zara Australia online. (Zara.com)
  • Where to buy: Zara Australia website and in‑store. (Zara.com)

• Zara — Rich / Rich Warm Addictive

  • Why: warm, gourmand tobacco/vanilla that’s frequently recommended as a cheaper alternative to Kilian/Tom Ford tobacco‑vanille style scents. Good performance for the price. (perfumeson.com)
  • Where to buy: Zara Australia website / stores. (Zara.com)

• Dossier — Ambery Saffron (and other Dossier “inspired by” scents)

  • Why: Dossier sells deliberate, affordable “inspired by” fragrances that mimic popular designer scents (for example Ambery Saffron for Baccarat Rouge 540). Concentrations, transparent note lists and Aussie site/pricing make them a convenient dupe option. (trydossier.com.au)
  • Where to buy: Dossier Australia (local site) — ships / local pricing. (trydossier.com.au)

• Armaf — Club de Nuit Intense (Man and Ladies versions)

  • Why: Armaf’s Club de Nuit Intense line is a long‑standing affordable alternative to several designer colognes (the men’s flankers are often compared to Creed Aventus; the women’s version is a popular mass‑market pick). Good throw for the price. (reddit.com)
  • Where to buy in Australia: commonly stocked at discount retailers and pharmacies (many shoppers report buying Armaf at Chemist Warehouse or online sellers in AU). (reddit.com)

• Dossier — Fragrances inspired by YSL Black Opium, Tom Ford Lost Cherry, Le Labo Santal 33, etc.

  • Why: Dossier lists many designer‑inspired scents (Kilian, MFK, Tom Ford, Le Labo) in a single affordable brand with Australian ordering. Good consistency and value. (trydossier.com.au)

Where to shop in Australia (reliable, budget‑friendly options)

• Zara Australia (official) — best for the Zara line of inexpensive designer‑style scents. (Zara.com)
• Dossier Australia (local site) — dedicated “inspired by” brand with AU storefront and returns. (trydossier.com.au)
• Chemist Warehouse — frequent bargains and widely reported to stock affordable designer or inspired lines (Armaf, celebrity and commercial fragrances). (findershopping.com.au)
• Adore Beauty / Myer / Sephora Australia — good for trying mid‑range picks and occasional budget promotions; useful if you want to test before buying. (findershopping.com.au)

Quick buying tips

• Try in person where possible (Zara stores, department‑store counters) — Zara often reformulates and different batches can vary.
• If ordering online, check the Australian storefront (Dossier AU, Zara AU) for local shipping/returns to avoid customs delays and extra fees. (trydossier.com.au)
• For specific designer dupe targets (e.g., Baccarat Rouge 540, Kilian’s Love Don’t Be Shy, Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille), Dossier and Zara have consistently recommended options; Armaf covers several masculine designer profiles at lower cost. (trydossier.com.au)

If you’d like, I can:

• Recommend 5–8 exact bottles (with price ranges and direct AU store pages), or
• Suggest which of these will give the longest longevity vs. best scent match depending on which designer perfume you want an alternative for.

Which designer scent(s) are you trying to mimic?