9 Best Hair Perfumes and Fragrances That Last All Day and Night

“I’ve been using this hair mist for years, and it’s one that will immediately get you compliments. It has a nice, sweet honey scent that isn’t cloying, and it lasts all day. Even when I apply it early in the morning before work, I can still smell it on my commute home. I also like how shiny and thick my hair looks when I use this—it adds a glossy, fresh touch and keeps frizz at bay,” says Glamour’s Kilkeary.

• Fragrance family: Floral
• Top notes: Honey

“Phlur hair and body fragrance mists are pretty much a staple in my everyday life. I love that there is a ton of scent variety, really allowing me to choose my fragrance based on my mood. And they do a great job of clinging to my hair and clothes. I can smell them hours later. My favorite scents include Vanilla Smoke, Vanilla Skin, and Heavy Cream. There’s literally a fragrance for everyone,” she says.

• Fragrance family: Gourmands, florals, fruit
• Top notes: Vanilla, marshmallow, mango, apple, caramel

“This Ouai hair and body mist is a vacation scent in a bottle. I’ve been spritzing it in the morning and the tropical scent instantly lifts my mood. Compared to other mists that I’ve tried, this one really lingers on more. Trust me, you’re going to want to drench yourself in this fresh, fruity scnet,” says Glamour’s Calle.

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“They have luxury smells and longevity for under $30, making them the best bang for your buck that I’ve found when it comes to hair perfumes. They’re sweet and potent, last forever, and are perfect for travel. However, if you prefer subtle scents, these aren’t for you,” she says.

• Fragrance family: Warm, ambers, florals, fruits, gourmands
• Top notes: Vanilla, plum, sandalwood, coconut, and more

“This one’s definitely on the sexier, more mysterious side, so I exclusively wear it for dates or a night out,” says Glamour contributor, Andrea Navarro.

• Fragrance family: Musky
• Top notes: Ambrette, Jamaican nesberry

“I’m obsessed with the fresh, clean scent of this fragrance. It’s not really sweet or musky. makes you smell like you just got out of the shower with almost a soapy-floral finish. I also like the green tea and sandalwood notes in this one, as they add an element of sophistication to your hair,” she says.

• Fragrance family: Fresh
• Top notes: Bergamot, green tea, sandalwood

“I recently gifted this floral hair mist to my mom, and it was a hit because it’s not overly sweet or flowery. Instead, it provides a subtle floral finish that actually pairs really well with other perfumes, including her favorite, Clinique Happy,” she says.

• Fragrance family: Floral
• Top notes: Musk, iris

“This scent reminds me of the body mists I would douse all over myself in middle and high school, so I think they’d make a great gift for a teen girl. While they do a good job at giving you a sweet scent that lingers in your hair all day, they’re not overpowering. Lycheelicious was my favorite of the bunch— it’s that perfect blend of sweet and musk,” she says.

• Fragrance family: Gourmands, fruits
• Top notes: Cherry, lychee, citrus, vanilla, and more

“This blend was formulated with the help of a perfumer who’s worked with Byredo, so I knew I’d love it. This hair and body mist blends warm spices and floral notes to create a cozy, inviting aroma that lingers gently in your hair. It’s comforting yet a little sexy, and you don’t have to worry about any weird tackiness or residue staying on your hair,” she says.

• Fragrance family: Earthy, woody
• Top notes: Lemon zest, jasmine

Hair perfumes are often blended with ingredients that can help shield hair from the elements, and tame can tame and smooth frizz and flyaways. “Especially in cold, dry weather, hair perfume is a fantastic way to add a boost of protection,” says Linda G. Levy, president of The Fragrance Foundation.

According to Rogerio Cavalcante, a NYC-based hairstylist and owner of The Second Floor Salon, a hair perfume is great for someone who wants fresh-smelling hair without overwashing. “It’s great for styled hair or in between wash days, and can be especially helpful for people who already use leave-ins or treatments regularly,” he says.

They’re not the same, say experts. “Hair perfumes are formulated to give hair a double dose of fragrance and nourishment. They may or may not contain alcohol, but come with a lot of benefits from moisturizing to nourishing your strands with ingredients such as vitamins or oils,” says Levy. They are often lighter and airier than your typical eau de parfum or eau de toilette. Regular perfume often contains alcohols and other agents that might dry out hair and make it crunchy, which is why it’s better to opt for a product designed specifically for strands

Spray hair perfume lightly on the mid-lengths and ends of the hair, avoiding the scalp, says Cavalcante. “I like applying it after hair is moisturized—either following a leave-in or on days when you’ve used a hydrating mask,” he says. As for how often you can apply one, Levy recommends using it in the morning before you start your day and reapplying as needed throughout the day. “Depending on the formulation or its features, see how your hair adapts or absorbs the product, especially if the formulation contains more oils,” she adds.

We tested hair perfumes by evaluating their ingredients, how moisturizing they made our hair feel, and how long they lasted. The ones we included on this list contained moisturizing oils that kept our hair looking strong and shiny for hours, and moisturized dry strands to help mitigate frizz. The best ones also lasted for hours, through long workdays and events.