What is the difference between body spray and perfume?
The concentration of ingredients is the primary distinction between eau de parfums and fragrance mists. “The combination of water, alcohol, and oil distinguishes body mists from perfumes,” says Vince Spinnato, a cosmetic chemist, fragrance creator, and Turnkey Beauty founder. Body sprays have a mild, pleasant aroma since they include more water and alcohol than oil. Conversely, perfumes have a stronger scent since they include a larger percentage of aromatic oils.Even if perfumes are far more expensive than eau de toilette or eau de parfum bottles, you may have noticed that body mist bottles are larger. According to Lim, this is because perfumes have a lot higher potency. While body sprays can be liberally spritzed without overpowering your senses, one to two sprays of an EDP will make a more impressive impression.Nevertheless, you can mist a lot as the body sprays’ aroma won’t cling for very long due to their lesser concentration. According to Spinnato, a body spray usually lasts for three to four hours after application, while perfumes last for more than ten hours. Lim advises using a body mist along your pulse spots, which include your wrists, neck, and behind your ears, if you want to increase the lifetime.”These regions typically produce higher temperatures, which can aid in enhancing and igniting the aroma,” the expert explains. “Think about bringing along a travel-sized bottle for on-the-go touch-ups as well. You may maintain your fresh and fragrant aura throughout the day with a few quick spritzes here and there to refresh the aroma.
Why are body sprays so popular right now?
Part of the surprising resurgence of body sprays can be attributed to social media, particularly TikTok, where the phrase “best body spray” has garnered over 34 million views. Lim does, however, also credit scent mists’ growing appeal to their adaptability. She says, “fragrance mists offer a lighter, more subtle alternative to traditional perfumes, which can sometimes feel too heavy or overpowering for everyday wear,” which is what most people are looking for in the summer.Lim, though, doesn’t believe the body spray craze will go away very soon. “A larger movement towards appreciating simplicity and self-expression in our beauty regimens is reflected in the comeback,” she claims. With just a few spritzes, fragrance mists let us customize our own unique aroma experience, elevating our confidence and attitude. A lovely combination of self-care and aroma that truly speaks to people.
Best body sprays and mists
After talking to the professionals and trying out dozens of scent mists on my own, I came to the conclusion that body sprays should really have a special place next to my high-end fragrances. According to Lim, body mists and perfumes each have special advantages, and adding a combination to my anthology has improved my mood and made my collection of fragrances more harmonious.
Discover 17 of the top body sprays for summer by continuing to read. Whatever your preference, there’s a scent that will please everyone, be it fruity, fresh, floral, or sweet.
Best fruity body mists
Phlur Moonstone Body & Hair Fragrance Mist
This luscious, fruity mist has an enchanting quality that instantly energizes the senses — almost like magic. A juicy cocktail of green apple, pomegranate, pineapple and orange bursts through on the first spritz. As it wears, ripe blackcurrants intertwine with delicate jasmine and geranium before settling in a warm haze of vanilla and amber. I find it to be just as bewitching as the gemstone it was named after: The first day I wore it, multiple people stopped to tell me how incredible I smelled … and the compliments haven’t stopped since then.
Tom Ford Bitter Peach All Over Body Spray
Although peach scents have a tendency to seem youthful, this seductive fragrance mist is far more seductive. An eye-catching blend of blood orange and succulent peach opens the chameleon-like spray. This first fruity note rapidly gives way to earthy patchouli, which culminates in a heavy, musky sensation. Not only does it smell amazing, but I also love the 360 spray technology, which makes it feel like a more sophisticated take on my teenage body sprays. I suggest carrying one in your gym bag for upscale recovery drinks after your workout.
Sol de Janeiro Carioca Crush Perfume Mist
When it comes to scent mists, Sol de Janeiro is the benchmark. Their aromas not only perfectly capture the carefree enthusiasm of summer, but they also endure a very long time—I can still smell them on my clothes days after I spritzed. The limited-edition Carioca Crush is my current favorite; it’s a happy fruity-floral with notes of warm white cedarwood, sparkling pink violet, and crisp, juicy pears. It’s only available in-store at Sephora, but if it’s in stock where you live, Doordash can deliver it the same day. If not, you can also feel like you’re on vacation with Brazilian Crush Cheirosa ’68 Beija Flor or Brazilian Crush Cheirosa ’40 Bom Dia.
Pacifica Passion Fruit Hair & Body Mist
Require a noon energy boost? This delicious mist is meant to make you feel happier just one smell. (Really, yes!) The vegan body spray, with scents of passion fruit, pineapple, watermelon, and ginger that are known to induce happiness, has its roots in aromatherapy and is supported by neuroscience. I’ll wager that this choice will also make your wallet very happy: It’s one of the least expensive choices on our list at less than $15.
Best fresh body mists
Ouai St. Barts Hair and Body Mist
Even while getting to St. Barts could be costly, it doesn’t have to be to smell like heaven. Using a vibrant blend of dragonfruit, orange blossom, and a hint of chiffony tuberose petals, Ouai captured the spirit of the tropical island in a bottle. Even though I’m in my drab apartment, spritzing this editor-approved fragrance makes me feel like I’m relaxing at a five-star beach resort.
Being Frenshe Citrus Amber Hair, Body & Linen Mist
I find that sprinkling this energizing perfume on my pulse points wakes me up instantly and makes a great start to the day, therefore I prefer it to making a fresh pot of coffee on really early mornings. Tangy tangerine, sparkling lemon, and cheery orange blossom scents energize my thoughts and improve my focus. It’s a true multitasker that works well on skin, hair, and linens, which is something else I adore about it. (It’s turned become my go-to tool for decorating my room before visitors arrive.)
Henry Rose Boys of Summer Body Spray
This upscale body spray is perfect for those who like strong fragrances or for those who want to give their significant other a present of cologne. It will leave a lasting impression on anyone who decides to wear it or is fortunate enough to smell it. This smells like a freshly showered man and is addictively clean and earthy. It combines vivid pink pepper, crisp lavandin, suede-like orris, and grounding vetiver. I need this to be my future boyfriend’s go-to smell, to put it simply.
Compared to the other sprays on this list, associate beauty editor Sophie Shaw’s summertime pick is a somewhat more potent body splash. It wears close to the skin with a clear, powdery aroma that feels conditioning due to the absence of alcohol. Black currant, rose, and iris give the base notes of vanilla and powder a gentle, reassuring lift. Apply it directly from the bottle and massage it in, or spritz it with the included sprayer. Even better, you may store the spray in the refrigerator to use it as a cooling agent on hot days.
Ellis Brooklyn Sun Hair and Body Fragrance Mist
Few things, in my opinion, compare to the feeling of summer sun beams caressing your skin, and this mist expertly captures that sensation in a fragrance. The vibrant opening of sweet clementines, lemons, and orange blossoms gradually becomes softer as vanilla undertones surface. I can’t help but liken it to savoring an orange creamsicle following a tiring day at the beach as both immediately bring about happiness.
Rare Beauty Find Comfort Body & Hair Fragrance Mist
It is one thing for a fragrance mist to smell nice, but Rare Beauty went above and beyond with this spray that has numerous skin-benefiting properties. The blend of niacinamide and biotin strengthens and hydrates the skin barrier while the soothing aroma of gentle jasmine, zesty lemon, fluffy violet, and cozy cashmere woods helps you relax both mentally and physically.
Moroccanoil Hair & Body Fragrance Mist
You’re not alone if you’ve ever wanted Moroccanoil would release a perfume with the aroma of their famous hair products. Over the years, the brand has fielded thousands of requests, and it eventually complied. You may spritz the floral and ambery perfume all over with this fragrance mist. Now, every day of the week—not just on wash day—your entire body (including your hair!) will smell like you just left a salon!
I often avoid floral perfumes like rose because it’s one of those scents that can come off as matronly. However, in this body spray, the flower acquires a fresh, vibrant energy. The combination of gentle rose petals, geranium, and a squeeze of lemon zest produces a fun mist that appeals to all age groups.
Hollywood Fragrance Dreamer Body Mist
One thing unites all of these Los Angeles sites, whether it’s Rodeo Drive, Hollywood, or Beverly Hills: an opulent scent. Spinnato created this garden-inspired mist in an attempt to reasonably mimic the upscale scent. Your skin becomes an airy bouquet of blooming peonies and roses with a hint of tart rhubarb. A strong blend of vanilla and amber develops as it dries down, solidifying the fragrance’s star power.
Best sweet body mists
Nest Madagascar Vanilla Body Mist
Despite being one of the most widely used gourmand scent components, vanilla may easily become too strong, especially in the hot, humid months. The note becomes lighter and more airy in Nest’s new body mist, leaving your skin with a subtle, lingering sweetness. Because the mixture contains nourishing baobab seed oil, it is practically impossible to over-spritz, and a few extra mists will leave you with the silkiest skin possible.
Saltair Santal Bloom Body Mist
This light body spray has a honey-like shine that makes you seem naturally amazing to others, rather than being overly sweet. This soothing blend of smooth sandalwood, warm amber, and gentle musks is like slipping into clean blankets after spending the day in the sun.
Sabrina Carpenter Sweet Tooth Body Spray
The music world has been entirely dominated by Sabrina Carpenter. She has added two delicious body mists to her perfume brand, as if being a pop star weren’t enough work already. This one will sate your sweet tooth with notes of chocolate marshmallow, rich vanilla, and chantilly cream. It smells just like her decadent Sweet Tooth Eau de Parfum. Layering the EDP with the mist is what I recommend for a sustained sugar buzz. However, the body mist alone costs $10 if that’s what you’d want.
Bath & Body Works Vacation Vibe Fine Fragrance Mist
Contrary to common assumption, tropical fruit overtones are not necessary for vacation-themed fragrances to transport you to an island getaway. Vacation Vibes, a vibrant mist with notes of creamy pistachio, delicious praline, and blooming jasmine, from Bath & Body Works, is proof of that. At any time of day, a spritz will take away all of your troubles and make you feel like it’s “five o’clock somewhere.”