For many, the best body mists served as an early introduction to fragrance; though, that doesn’t mean these airy scents should be filed away as a relic of teenage nostalgia. “Body mists have matured alongside its customers,” Chriselle Lim, creative director of Phlur tells Vogue. “What we’re seeing now isn’t a return to teenage fragrance, but refinement for an elevated audience. Body mists naturally align with how modern consumers want fragrance to integrate into their routines: layered, expressive, and less prescriptive.” Lim would know firsthand, of course, given Phlur’s undisputed popularity; the brand who, arguably, put the body mist back on the map with its enchanting scents at accessible price points.
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This price accessibility is what Linda Levy, president of The Fragrance Foundation, believes central to the body mist appeal, which adds to their ease and versatility. Because of its lower perfume concentration, body mists work beautifully as light, everyday scents, for fragrance layering, or even quick hair touch-ups, per Nordstrom beauty director Autumne West. “The category has expanded in a way that makes room for a lot of play from fun and layerable options like Kopari, to more elevated and minimalist offerings like Salt & Stone, or even more luxurious takes from heritage brands,” West explains.
That sensibility speaks to the broader way people are engaging with scent right now. This newfound flexibility in the fragrance category feels especially resonant at a moment when, as Lim describes, the era of committing to a single signature fragrance has given way to a more fluid approach—one defined by choice and context. We’re “owning multiple scents that can be worn across occasions.” Within that framework, body mists offer a playful, low-commitment counterpoint: lighter, more casual, and perfectly suited to an ever-evolving fragrance wardrobe. Ahead, a curated edit of Vogue’s favorite body mists of 2026 for every occasion and scent profile.
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Best Overall: Phlur Vanilla Skin Body and Hair Mist
- Why We Love It: “Vanilla Skin was the body mist that defined Phlur’s entry into the category,” says Lim, noting how it has remained a bestseller since its launch in 2023. “While body mists give us space to explore new notes, we definitely notice a love for gourmands and skin scents.” Vanilla Skin is the love child of both categories, thanks to its blend of pink pepper, sugar crystals, woody notes, and (you guessed it) vanilla. Meanwhile, Lim shares that Heavy Cream, Cashmere Skin, and Beach Skin continue to be standouts.
- Key Notes: Pink pepper, pink apple, sugar crystals, lily, jasmine petals, cashmere wood, benzoin, vanilla, sandalwood, agarwood
- This Smells Like: Someone’s baking in the other room—and it’s chocolate chip cookies sprinkled with sea salt flakes.