The Best Body Mists To Spritz On This Summer

Fresh and oh-so-nostalgic, body mists have come a long way since the early aughts. With grown-up scent profiles and skin-friendly ingredients, they’re now as worthy of a spot on your vanity as your favourite perfume.

What’s the difference between body mists and perfumes?

Body sprays contain a smaller concentration of fragrance oils than perfumes do, so they’re lighter—and more affordable. They’re also often formulated without alcohol, which makes them suitable to use as hair mists as they won’t dry out your strands. They’re perfect for sweltering summer days, when you want to keep things fresh and easy.

Looking for a new signature scent for summer? These are the body spritzes we can’t wait to wear over and over again.

Touchland Power Essence Hydrating Body & Hair Mist in Peachy Lychee, $28 for 60 mL

Best known for its delightfully fragrant hand sanitizers, Touchland is taking its scent expertise to the next level with a line of body mists. Wondering which one to try first? Peachy Lychee’s fruit-forward notes are grounded with a floral twist for a decidedly modern scent.

Josie Maran Fragrance Mist in Golden Hour, $38 for 100 mL

Inspired by the scents that make up the brand’s bestselling line of bodycare, Josie Maran’s mists come in four summer-ready fragrances that can be worn alone or layered together. I’m partial to Golden Hour, a cozy mix of amber, white musk and santal that I’ve had on heavy rotation all season. The milky emulsions are also packed with the brand’s signature nourishing argan oil. (Hello, silky soft skin!)

L’Occitane Almond Hair & Body Mist, $54 for 100 mL

If you’ve ever wanted to bottle up the scent of the L’Occitane Almond shower oil, this one’s for you. This lightweight mist is delicately scented with bergamot, almond, vanilla, amber and musk for a soft everyday fragrance that feels like a warm hug.

Glossier Body & Hair Fragrance Mist in Sandstone, $48 for 100 mL

Think all body mists are fruity concoctions? This earthy blend of sage, sandalwood and fig leaf is equal parts herbaceous and mineral—think of a windy cliff overlooking the ocean.

Ellis Brooklyn Fragrance Body Mist in Sun, $49 for 50 mL

This bright and uplifting scent was inspired by afternoons spent on the beach and sun-warmed skin. It features a combo of zesty and sweet notes, including clementine, orange flower water and vanilla, for a playful take on a solar fragrance.

Phlur Hair & Body Fragrance Mist in Beach Skin, $52 for 236 mL

Nostalgic for the smell of sunscreen from your youth? This fresh and creamy juice features bergamot, tiare flower, coconut milk and sandalwood.

Salt & Stone Body Mist in Black Rose & Oud, $61 for 100 mL

With notes of black rose, oud, mahogany and vetiver, this mist is made for sweltering summer nights. The heady scent is the ultimate proof that body mists are all grown-up.

Henry Rose Body Spray in Boys of Summer, $75 for 200 mL

Henry Rose—the fine fragrance line founded by actor Michelle Pfeiffer—offers a range of eau de parfums and water-based body mists crafted with carefully vetted ingredients. Boys of Summer is a blend of lavandin (a close cousin of lavender), spicy pink pepper and warm vetiver that’s as crisp as freshly washed sheets.

Moroccanoil Brumes du Maroc Fragrance Mist, $44 for 100 mL

Fans of Moroccanoil’s signature amber and floral scent will love the brand’s fragrance mist. It’s formulated with argan oil and vitamin E for extra nourishing benefits. Hot tip: I like to spray it in my hair to fake that just-back-from-the-salon feeling.

Chanel Sheer Moisture Mist in Chance Eau Tendre, $78 for 100 mL

Chanel Chance Eau Tendre—a floral-fruity combo of grapefruit, jasmine and white musk—has been my signature scent for years. In the summer, I like to switch things up with this breezy version, which also boasts built-in hydrating properties.