If you thought body sprays were only for the realms of lusty teenage discos and belong only to the depths of sweaty gym bags, think again. Like all good things from the ‘90s, they’ve been revived from the dead and this new wave of scents, deliver a light misting of perfume all over the body: 'Think of them as a lighter version of your favourite fragrance,' says Jo Malone CBE, founder of Jo Loves (and Jo Malone London before it), 'they’re great for traveling and aren’t heavy so feel easier to wear.'
And while they may be reminiscent of your old school Impulse or Charlie cans and the boys who smelled of Lynx Africa back at school, these scents aren’t as strong and give your nose a break from perfume; think of them as entry level perfume, a smell that you don’t have to commit to thanks to their lower price point.
Here are the ones not to be mist…
Shop: The Best Body Sprays 2023
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Releasing Brazilian beauty secrets into the wild with its luxurious, transformative, smells-like-heaven line, Sol de Janeiro harnesses the power of the latest and greatest ingredients fresh from the Amazon. Each highly efficacious product, from body make up to their bestselling moisturiser, allows you to play up - and show off - your very best assets. It’s safe to say if 'sexy' were a scent, then the Brazilian Crush Cheirosa '62 would be it
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The perfect present for someone special (or just yourself) the Diptyque body mist is predictably beautiful. There's notes of tuberose, orange leaves, pink peppercorns and flowers for a unique scent that really lasts on the skin.
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& Other stories perfume offerings are not to be sniffed at. This is one of our all time favourites - it's warming and perfect for early autumn. Simply spritz onto freshly cleansed skin for on-the-go mood-boosting refreshment. It's fast drying and never sticky.
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Juliette Has A Gun is something of a cult classic among fragrance affociados, but their hair and body mist tends to fall under the radar. Infused with the scents of their classic 'Not A Perfume', this one isn't just a pretty smell (and pretty it is). Earning bonus points, this spray boats an impressive antioxidant formula targeted to balance pH levels in your hair and skin. You'll look luminous and smell amazing. What's not to love?
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Few fragrances could be quite so beautiful as Jo Malone's Wild Bluebell. Just a light misting is enough to drench the skin with the fresh and delicate scent of bluebells. Luminous persimmon, lily of the valley and eglantine add to the heady medley that's sure to bring in the compliments. We can attest to this one being seriously dreamy.
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Nothing says luxury quite like Tom Ford and their beautiful Bitter Peach spray is no exception. One spritz and you'll be enveloped into an intoxicating blend of sweet and sour thanks to notes of pêche de vigne and sicilian blood orange oil. There's also sultry sandalwood and creamy vanilla to add a layer of warmth suited to the turn of the seasons. Summer meets autumn, bottled.
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While the sunshine may be fading, we'll be prolonging the feeling of summer with this Rituals hair and body mist. Not only does it smell delicious thanks to the sweet, floral aroma of holy lotus and organic white tea, but it's also incredibly light - it's perfect for those who don't want their scent to feel too overwhelming. And good news, as it doesn't contain alcohol - ideal for sensitive skin types.
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Jo Loves' clean-cut and elegant fragrance offering offering is a total treat. You'll find the scent sparklingly clear with an edge, thanks to notes of pink grapefruit, black pepper and cedarwood.