Best affordable men's perfumes in South Africa

A good men's fragrance should not cost thousands. Every scent below is R90 for a 30ml bottle, delivered anywhere in South Africa, and each one is picked for a different part of your week, from the office to a night out.

For the office and daytime

During the day you want something clean that sits close to the skin without filling the room. Onlyou No. 8162 is a fresh, spicy blend of mint, citrus and clean woods that is easy to wear anywhere. Onlyou No. 8211 is a classic green fougere of bergamot, lavender and mossy woods, the kind of safe, polished scent that works for any meeting.

For an everyday signature

If you want one bottle you reach for most days, go for a warm, woody scent that is confident without trying too hard. Onlyou No. 8130 settles crisp citrus and pepper into warm amber woods, and Onlyou No. 8255 rides a bright, spicy opening into soft leather and cedar. Both are smooth, versatile and hard to get wrong.

For a bold night out

Evenings are where you can wear something people remember. Onlyou No. 8239 is a smoky, spicy blend wrapped in leather and dark woods, while Onlyou No. 8252 is a rich leather oud built on saffron and amberwood. For a cosy, sweeter option on a cold night, Onlyou No. 8238 pairs tobacco and spiced amber with tonka bean. These are the ones that last longest too, which you can read more about in our guide to the best long-lasting perfumes under R100.

For something deep and different

If you want a scent that stands out from the usual fresh and woody crowd, Onlyou No. 8131 is a woody oriental of spiced oud, creamy sandalwood and sweet amber. It is deep and smooth and reads as more expensive than it is.

How to choose and how to buy

If you are not sure, start with one fresh scent for the day and one warm scent for the evening. Because every bottle is the same low price, it is easy to build a bundle and cover both. To get more out of whatever you choose, see our tips on how to make your perfume last longer. Every fragrance here is R90, delivery is R90 nationwide and free over R300, with most orders arriving in 3 to 5 days.