Fragrances are our first layer of dressing. Our perfumes announce our arrival even before people can see us. They also linger and keep our presence around long after we leave. It is a very important piece of accessory. So naturally, most of them are accompanied with a hefty price tag, but that's not necessarily the case. Listed below are five mid-range fragrances that will simply blow your minds with their value for money. These perfumes can genuinely hold their own against the best, and even give them a run for their money.

Armaf Sillage

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Armaf is a UAE based company that has quickly become one of the fastest growing perfume brands in the world. They are known for reverse engineering popular and iconic fragrances and making them better than the original. Armaf is a staple for collectors and casuals alike, and if you get your hands on one of them, you'll understand why. The Sillage is a very good starting point; a unisex scent that pays homage to Creed's Sliver Mountain Water. Its citrus-musky aroma is borderline hypnotic right from the get-go and only gets better as time passes. It has a top note that comprises a zesty combination of citruses like bergamot, lemon and lime. The top note is brilliantly mellowed down with a floral middle note and it is all topped off with a musky sandalwood base note. The fragrance lasts up to 9 hours!

Armaf Club De Nuit intense man

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If it wasn't obvious already, Armaf will be heavily featured on this list, as they are genuinely one of, if not the best value proposition perfume brands. The Club De Nuit intense man is their magnum opus. A nod to another one of Creed's classics, Aventus. Of course, Aventus costs 10 times more than Armaf's creation, which blends fruits like apple, blackcurrant and lemon, and tops it off with a unique smoky twist, creating a very rich smell. The top notes composed of patchouli, vanilla, musk and ambergris makes it a very high-end fragrance making it a must-have at anyone's collection. That, and the price is crazy good!

Armaf Club De Nuit Woman EDP

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To end Armaf's reign over this list, this is the female counterpart to the Club De Nuit Man. The floral-fruity combination is a callback to Coco Mademoiselle by Chanel, but many people actually lean towards it more than the original. It's not just the notes of the perfume that make it great, it's the fact that you get so much at such an amazing price with such incredible performance. Club De Nuit Woman is indeed the complete package and fits in with any situation.

Ariana Grande Cloud

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The ultra-popular singer proves to us that she has that her magical touch also lies beyond the world of music with her creation that draws inspiration from Baccarat Rouge 540. Cloud follows a more tropical route, with whipped cream, praline, coconut, vanilla etc. and is truly a very uplifting fragrance. With a retail price that is a third of the 540, Cloud has been able to build quite a fanbase since its release in 2018.

Al Haramain Amber Oud Tobacco Edition

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The Arabic take on Tom Ford's Tobacco Vanille, Al Haramain meticulously crafted this scent to perfection. With a spicy woody air about it, this perfume is a gateway into a life of luxury and will definitely announce your presence and make it known wherever you go. The inclusion of vanilla, cocoa and tonka brilliantly compliments the earthy undertone, woody and tobacco notes. Al Haramain has recently increased in popularity and have set up their operations in Bangladesh with stores all around the city, so we would suggest you to go and grab this perfume asap!