When I joined B&B in December 2012, it was invaluable in learning about traditional wet-shaving, which led to my current passion for fragrances. If you think there are a lot of choices for wet-shaving products, that's nothing compared to the number of fragrances to choose from. An old thread was devoted to Favorite inexpensive fragrances under $35. I'm including the link because it was and is a great reference. I am still always on the lookout for inexpensive, but good frags, but as a newbie, it was really helpful. Fragrance samples are a good way to go, but often a blind-buy of an inexpensive frag can be a reasonable choice. Of course, it is always safest to try before you buy. So, allowing for inflation, here is my list of recommendations for fragrances $40 or less. To allow for a wide range, I think I would go as small as 1 oz. bottles. I am providing the name of the fragrance, volume, and a price (rounded up to the nearest dollar) that I have verified on the internet (primarily online discounters, Amazon, or Ebay). I'd love to see your recommendations!
Agua Brava, 3.4 oz., $15 (A recent acquisition and I'm kicking myself for not trying it sooner. Nice pine note plus a base like Quorum's, but not a powerhouse. This definitely goes into the rotation.)
Aramis EdT, 3.7 oz, $26 (Old school, powerhouse especially before dry-down, mellows out however.)
Azzaro Pour Homme, 4 oz., $30 (A great, affordable fougere.)
Bentley for Men, 3.4 oz., $30 (Another recent acquisition. Beautiful, and a favorite of mine and SWMBO.)
Brut EdC in glass bottle, 3 oz., $16 (A richer "barbershop" fougere. So underrated, just don't say what it is when you're asked.)
Canoe EdT, 8 oz., $28 (Classic "barbershop" fougere.)
Cuba Gold, Blue, Red, and Orange, 4 x 1.17 oz., $14 (yep, four 1.17 ounce bottles for $14!)
Encre Noir, 3.4 oz., $30 (Lovely vetiver scent.)
English Leather Cologne, 8 oz., $24
Grey Flannel, 4 oz., $17 (You see a love-hate relationship on B&B, really strong note before dry-down, I like it, but couldn't wear it everyday.)
Guerlain Vetiver, 3.4, $39 (The classic vetiver.)
Lagerfeld Classic, 5 oz, $15 (Powdery, musky. Better than Jovan Musk. I only wear it occasionally.)
Malizia Uomo Vetiver, 1.7 oz., $14 (A drugstore scent in Italy, I'm told. Vetiver with a nice citrusy opening.)
Old Spice Classic Cologne, 4.25 oz., $14 (I haven't tried the Shulton or foreign versions. I did have to buy an old ceramic bottle for transfer.
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Pierre Cardin Pour Homme, 8 oz., $26 (Huge bottle, what a bargain! I love this and it has a permanent spot in my rotation.)
Pino Silvestre, 4.2 oz., $16 (Truly piney, neat-looking bottle.)
Pour un Homme de Caron, 4.2 oz., $35 (Lavender & vanilla. Beautiful, classic scent.)
Quorum, 3.4 oz., $13 (Beautiful, rich scent. Powerful, just apply judiciously.)
Sung Homme, 3.4 oz., $14 (Powerhouse, imho. I liked the scent, similar to Irish Spring soap, but I did not replace it when finished.)
Stetson Original Cologne, 1.5 oz., $8 (Not especially "masculine", a nice floral for men. I did not replace it when finished.)
Tabac EdC, 10.1 oz., $24 (Another hotly debated fragrance. The EdC seems to have a better reputation, and is not at all weak.)
Taxi, 3.4 oz., $11 (Wins the ugly bottle award, but it's a very easy-to-wear scent, similar to Irish Spring soap.)
Zirh Ikon, 2.5 oz., $13 (I liked this, but did not replace it when finished.)
Agua Brava, 3.4 oz., $15 (A recent acquisition and I'm kicking myself for not trying it sooner. Nice pine note plus a base like Quorum's, but not a powerhouse. This definitely goes into the rotation.)
Aramis EdT, 3.7 oz, $26 (Old school, powerhouse especially before dry-down, mellows out however.)
Azzaro Pour Homme, 4 oz., $30 (A great, affordable fougere.)
Bentley for Men, 3.4 oz., $30 (Another recent acquisition. Beautiful, and a favorite of mine and SWMBO.)
Brut EdC in glass bottle, 3 oz., $16 (A richer "barbershop" fougere. So underrated, just don't say what it is when you're asked.)
Canoe EdT, 8 oz., $28 (Classic "barbershop" fougere.)
Cuba Gold, Blue, Red, and Orange, 4 x 1.17 oz., $14 (yep, four 1.17 ounce bottles for $14!)
Encre Noir, 3.4 oz., $30 (Lovely vetiver scent.)
English Leather Cologne, 8 oz., $24
Grey Flannel, 4 oz., $17 (You see a love-hate relationship on B&B, really strong note before dry-down, I like it, but couldn't wear it everyday.)
Guerlain Vetiver, 3.4, $39 (The classic vetiver.)
Lagerfeld Classic, 5 oz, $15 (Powdery, musky. Better than Jovan Musk. I only wear it occasionally.)
Malizia Uomo Vetiver, 1.7 oz., $14 (A drugstore scent in Italy, I'm told. Vetiver with a nice citrusy opening.)
Old Spice Classic Cologne, 4.25 oz., $14 (I haven't tried the Shulton or foreign versions. I did have to buy an old ceramic bottle for transfer.
)Pierre Cardin Pour Homme, 8 oz., $26 (Huge bottle, what a bargain! I love this and it has a permanent spot in my rotation.)
Pino Silvestre, 4.2 oz., $16 (Truly piney, neat-looking bottle.)
Pour un Homme de Caron, 4.2 oz., $35 (Lavender & vanilla. Beautiful, classic scent.)
Quorum, 3.4 oz., $13 (Beautiful, rich scent. Powerful, just apply judiciously.)
Sung Homme, 3.4 oz., $14 (Powerhouse, imho. I liked the scent, similar to Irish Spring soap, but I did not replace it when finished.)
Stetson Original Cologne, 1.5 oz., $8 (Not especially "masculine", a nice floral for men. I did not replace it when finished.)
Tabac EdC, 10.1 oz., $24 (Another hotly debated fragrance. The EdC seems to have a better reputation, and is not at all weak.)
Taxi, 3.4 oz., $11 (Wins the ugly bottle award, but it's a very easy-to-wear scent, similar to Irish Spring soap.)
Zirh Ikon, 2.5 oz., $13 (I liked this, but did not replace it when finished.)
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Mind blown! 
I'm only missing three on that list. 
