6 Best Cheap Men’s Fragrances for Summer 2020

I want to continue on with the summertime posts, on the site. We’re about to enter the full swing of things soon, as such, I figured I should post a list of some great budget colognes for men. I ended up picking six options for guys who want something cheap and that actually smells great.

I have linked my full reviews of each choice, as well as, linking them out to Amazon for further info and purchase. By no means is the a complete list, but it definitely has enough to get someone through the heat this summer.

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What are the Top Inexpensive Pour Homme Perfumes for Summertime?

Fresh Citrus Fragrance for Summer

Zegna Uomo By Ermenegildo Zegna 3.4 Oz/100ml Eau De Toilette Spray– For whatever reason, this one has come way down in price, over the past few years. You can, as of writing, pick up a bottle for between $15-30 depending on the size. This is a really great deal, at that price point, as this is a legitimately good designer cologne.

Uomo starts off with a fresh and slightly aquatic blend of citrus notes and violet leaf. The violet leaf, will become the main ingredient, as things move along. It also has a cedar base which lends to the super fresh aroma.

Uomo has excellent performance and a nice overall scent. I thought that it was a good option, at its old price, but heavily discounted…this is a steal. Uomo Full Review

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Inexpensive Designer Pick

Fendi Fan Di Acqua Pour Homme EDT Spray for Men, 1.7 Ounce– Fan di Fendi Acqua is another designer scent, that has been heavily discounted. I think this will be cheap, until the current overstock gets scarce, and then might go back up.

In the mean time, guys have a chance to pick a bottle of this summertime aquatic, for super cheap. I bought a full bottle for $20, a few months ago.

Acqua opens up with bergamot, cedar and aquatic notes which are surrounded by a warm spiciness of peppercorn and pink pepper. While it starts off fairly spicy, it settles down into a uniquely smooth aquatic, with a great leather note.

Is this the most amazing fragrance? No, but it is quite underrated. When compared with the usual scents at this price, the quality and overall experience is much better. Fan di Fendi Acqua Review

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Sporty Aquatic

Calvin Klein ETERNITY AQUA Eau de Parfum– Eternity Aqua is one that you may need to shop around for, in order to find a more affordable price. At some places, it is still selling for full retail, while others have stock that is way discounted.

This one has a striking resemblance to Polo Blue, but a bit different, and I find it more enjoyable. It’s a very nice and crisp aquatic scent with decent but not great longevity.

I wouldn’t pay full retail for it, but I did pick up a small travel sprayer for around $10, to use during the summer. I have actually been spraying it a lot, since Aqua is an attractive daytime wear, for that crazy low price. Eternity Aqua Review

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Most Popular Cheap Cologne

Nautica Voyage Eau de Toilette Spray for Men, 3.4 oz– Still one of the most popular fragrances on the market and an ideal cheapie for the summer months. Voyage starts off with apple and mimosa.

It is crisp and watery, Voyage has a much more green/floral profile than many other scents, in this category. This is routinely a best seller, as people seem to really go for that musky and green aroma, with a vague notion of being aquatic. It actually doesn’t have any oceanic notes, but the crisp apple and dewy ingredients, makes it seem like it does.

The price will be somewhere in the $12-20 range, the performance is quite good, and it has been a well-regarded cologne for over a decade now. Nautica Voyage Review

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The Cheap Designer Smell Alike

Perry Ellis 360 Red for Men, 3.4 fl oz EDT– 360 Red is pretty famous for being a very similar fragrance to the best-selling Acqua di Gio. Red features a blend of lemon, lime, and orange that is flanked by cinnamon and other spices.

Also, it has the floral undertones of jasmine, like AdG. It’s not an exact copy, but close, enough, and has its own distinct personality. Beyond that, this Perry Ellis fragrance, gives a very good performance at a great price. 360 Red Review

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Throwback for High School Guys

Tommy by Tommy Hilfiger for Men – 3.4 oz EDC Spray– A very popular cologne for younger men back in the 1990s, Tommy, retains its classic status at an affordable price. Tommy starts off with a crisp and tart blend of fruits: apple, cranberry, and grapefruit. It is bright and upbeat.

The fragrance is fresh, later warms up with some sweetness and cinnamon spice, similar to an apple pie’s aroma. Tommy cologne is such a delicious scent, a great pick for the high school set, and is unique versus most of today’s market.

Its sillage starts off with a strong projecting ability, before settling into a moderate, that will last a full work day. Tommy Hilfiger Review