Beauty Pie Is One of the Best Places to Buy Perfume—These Smell So Expensive

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Key notes: Almond, cardamom, tea leaves, vanilla, lavender, sandalwood, musk, suede

Beauty Pie really smashed it out of the park with this perfume (see what I did there). I've written a whole article on the brand's Le Smash Santal scent as I love it that much. It's an incredibly complex fragrance that smells so much more expensive than it actually is, with a creamy base of sandalwood, musk and suede. It's the kind of perfume you want to nuzzle your nose into, like a cashmere blanket or your favourite winter jumper.

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Key notes: Vanilla, bergamot, rum absolute, jasmine, musk

This is easily my second-favourite fragrance of the lot, and if I'm being honest, I now can't imagine my perfume wardrobe without it. It's worth noting that I love sweet, gourmand fragrances, so if that's not your thing, then this might not be for you. However, if you, too, love warming, vanilla scents, then I highly recommend giving this a go. Spraying it literally feels like a warm hug, with notes of jasmine and musk adding a sensual edge to the vanilla base. It's perfect for both day and night, and you can also layer it with other scents depending on the occasion. The thing that stood out the most to me was the lasting power of this perfume. After a long day of traveling on the tube and running around the office, I could still smell this fragrance on me when I got home, and for just £28, I think that's pretty impressive.

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Key notes: Orange, pink peppercorn, bergamot, orris, incense, vanilla, cedarwood, tonka bean

I always think floral fragrances can be hit or miss, but this is a total hit in my eyes. Soft, chic and sensual, this perfume ticks all the boxes for me. It opens with zesty orange and bergamot, before a heart of orris delicately blooms on the skin. A base of vanilla and cedarwood elevates the entire scent, earning me compliments whenever I wear it.

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Key notes: Plum, red apple, peony, rose absolute, jasmine

Speaking of floral fragrances, this particular perfume is perfect for the spring and summer months thanks to notes of sweet, fresh peony and juicy red apple. Don't be fooled, though, as a hint of patchouli oil gives this fragrance a hidden depth, making it smell much more expensive than the £28 price tag.

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Key notes: Fir balsam, gentian absolute, cashmere, amber, citrus

This fragrance is very different from the selection above, but there's no denying how luxurious it smells. It's definitely more of a unisex scent (my boyfriend is a big fan), with fresh, slightly spicy fir balsam blending beautifully with warm amber and sparkling citrus notes. It's invigorating and intoxicating, and definitely has a more unique finish compared to the other perfumes on offer, so I don't doubt that everyone will be asking you what perfume you are wearing when you spritz this.

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Key notes: Lemon, orange, bergamot, lime, fig leaves, black tea, violet, cedarwood, amber, musk

Fresh, clean and modern, this citrusy fragrance from Beauty Pie is perfect for when you need a boost. Zesty notes of lemon, orange and bergamot create the ultimate mood-booster, while black tea and fig leaves add unexpected depth. I can see myself reaching for this every morning during those dark winter months.

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Key notes: Fig, cardamom, jasmine, cedarwood, sandalwood, cashmere wood

This is a far cry from my usual gourmand fragrances, but it still smells just as expensive. If you like slightly spicy, woody scents, then you will love this. It reminds me of fragrances from the likes of Le Labo and Byredo, with earthy notes such as cedarwood and fig. When I spritz it, memories of crisp winter walks come to mind.