Best Perfumes and Attars Under ₹500

A good fragrance does not have to be expensive. Almost our whole range comes in small sizes that cost less than ₹500. The scent is the same as in the big bottles; you just get less of it. Here are our picks for men and women, and how to make a small bottle go further.

How the prices work

Prices below are for the smallest size. Attars start at 3ml and perfume sprays at 30ml. A 3ml attar is only a few drops a day, so it lasts several weeks. That makes it the cheapest way to find a scent you love before buying more.

For men

• Majmua Attar, from ₹99. A classic Indian floral, musky and woody blend.
• Amber Oud Attar, from ₹149. Citrus and cedar over amber, musk and resins; easy for the office.
• Musk Rijali Attar, from ₹149. Pink pepper and bergamot over oud, leather and musk.
• Amber Oud Pure Perfume, from ₹249. The same profile as the attar, as a spray.
• Musk Oud Pure Perfume, from ₹399. Deeper, with oud, incense and musk.

For women

• Jasmine Attar, from ₹99. Neroli and lemon over jasmine, tuberose and ylang-ylang.
• Attar Full (Mogra), from ₹99. Bright white jasmine, the scent of a fresh gajra.
• Chocolate Attar, from ₹99. Chocolate, praline, hazelnut and caramel; sweet and cosy.
• Musk Rose Attar, from ₹149. English rose and violet over soft musk.
• White Oud Pure Perfume, from ₹249. White flowers over a soft oud, vanilla and musk base.

Attar or spray on a budget?

Rupee for rupee, an attar goes further, because a single dab is a full application. A spray is better if you like to scent your clothes or want a scent that fills more of the room. Many of our scents come in both, so you can start with the attar and add the spray later.

Making a small bottle last

Apply to moisturised skin, dab rather than rub, and store the bottle somewhere cool and dark. How long attar lasts and how to make perfume last longer have more tips.

See every scent with a size under ₹500, sorted cheapest first, in Perfumes & Attars Under ₹500.