Here are practical, affordable — yet well-regarded — perfume options you can buy in Australia, plus where to find them and quick buying tips.

Top budget/high-quality picks (price guidance in AUD)

• Zara fragrances — very affordable (often $15–$40) and surprisingly good for the price; wide range of styles. Retailers: Zara stores and online. (whowhatwear.com)
• Ariana Grande Cloud — a popular budget eDP with good longevity for the price (roughly $40–$80 depending on size). Good “sweet/vanilla” option. (whowhatwear.com)
• Elizabeth Arden Green Tea — fresh, everyday scent; frequently recommended as a reliable low-cost option (usually under $60). (theperfumewarehouse.com.au)
• Calvin Klein CK One — classic unisex, versatile and cheap to mid-price (often $30–$80). (theperfumewarehouse.com.au)
• Vera Wang Princess / Juicy Couture / Sarah Jessica Parker Lovely — designer but budget-friendly bottles commonly under $100 and often praised for value. (theperfumewarehouse.com.au)
• Nautica Voyage (men’s) — good inexpensive aquatic/woody cologne, often <$40 and recommended as strong value. (theperfumewarehouse.com.au)
• Perfume dupes & value brands sold in big retailers (Big W, Chemist Warehouse, Priceline) — you can find inexpensive “dupe” or designer-inspired scents that many users like; some have surprisingly good performance for the price. Example: inexpensive Big W finds compared to high‑end Baccarat Rouge 540 on social media. (news.com.au)

Where to buy in Australia (fast overview)

• Chemist Warehouse / Priceline — very competitive prices on popular designer and celebrity fragrances; large stock of budget options. (common Australian pharmacy chains) (theperfumewarehouse.com.au)
• Zara stores & Zara.com.au — the brand’s own perfumes are low-priced and rotate seasonally. (whowhatwear.com)
• Department stores (Myer, David Jones) and beauty retailers (Adore Beauty, Mecca/Sephora Australia) — carry a mix of budget and mid-range lines; watch sales. (whowhatwear.com)
• Online specialists (Perfume Warehouse Australia, The Perfume Warehouse) — often list curated budget picks and local stock. (theperfumewarehouse.com.au)

Practical tips to get the best value

• Try before you buy: test in-store or get a sample/decant first (many online Aussie shops sell small decants). This avoids expensive mistakes. (theperfumewarehouse.com.au)
• Compare concentrations: eau de parfum (EDP) usually lasts longer than eau de toilette (EDT) — paying a bit more for EDP can be better value overall. (glamour.com)
• Watch sales and multi-bottle deals at Chemist Warehouse, Priceline, Myer and online during seasonal sales — you can often buy higher-quality scents within your budget. (theperfumewarehouse.com.au)
• Consider Zara/designer dupes if you want a “luxury” vibe on a small budget — social and editorial coverage show many dupes offer good scent similarity for a fraction of the cost. (news.com.au)

If you want, I can:

• Make a short list tailored to your preferences (floral, fresh, oriental, gourmand, gender-neutral) and your exact budget, or
• Check current prices/stock at specific Australian stores (I can search Adore Beauty, Chemist Warehouse, Zara Australia right now).

Which would you prefer?