I’m Ditching My Perfume Collection for the 20 Best Body Mists of Summer 2026
Budget-friendly scents you'll want to spritz again and again.
I'll be the first to admit I'm a fragrance snob. There's something about adding a new perfume to my collection that makes me giddy inside. Recently, however, I've been noticing a shift within the scent space—body mists are everywhere. Over the last few months, my favorite new beauty products have been body sprays, and I'm convinced these easy-to-wear formulas are the it fragrances of summer.
Compared to eau de parfums, body mists have a lower concentration of fragrance oils, which results in a more casual, lighter scent and (typically) a lower price tag. What's more, the lightweight nature of body mists makes them an excellent choice for layering with your perfumes or wearing alone on a sweltering hot day. Essentially, a body mist is a fragrance lover's best friend in the summer, and brands have started to catch on.
Nearly every fragrance brand I know has come out with a body mist this year, and I'm here for it. Whether it's a yummy gourmand or a fruit-scented treat, my favorites, ahead, are sophisticated, luxe, and delectable. Keep scrolling for the best body mists to wear for a chic and affordable scent this summer.
Beach Please
There's nothing like sitting on the beach with a cold drink in hand and a salty breeze in your hair. When you can't jet-set away to a tropical paradise, these body mists filled with sun-soaked florals and fruits are the next best thing.
This scent has received plenty of hype and for good reason—Phlur managed to bottle up the scent of sun-kissed skin, salty air, and a hint of sunscreen in this floral and coconut-forward fragrance.
Imagine you're soaking up the sun on the beach with a daiquiri in hand—this body mist is that carefree feeling all bottled up. If you want to escape from your daily grind, a couple of spritzes of this tropical blend will do the trick.
If you love the smell of tanning oil but hate its sticky feel, this body mist will be right up your alley. It's as nostalgic as can be, with notes of banana flower, tiger lily, and Tahitian vanilla—and don't worry, it doesn't smell like an actual spray tan.
TikTok girls are obsessed with NOYZ, so naturally, its body sprays are a major hit. Notes of pink sea salt, coconut water, and marine accord take you on a tropical vacation without leaving your apartment.
Fruit Forward
Fruity fragrances are having a major moment for summer 2026, and I'm on board. Back in the heyday of body mists, fruit scents were syrupy, candied blends. Nowadays, the fragrance family has gotten a makeover with mature and unique takes on banana, citrus, guava, and more.
Ellis Brooklyn came to play with its fruity milkshake-inspired body mists. My personal favorite is Banana Milkshake, a fun and sugary blast of banana milk, rum wood, and tonka bean.
It will be a guava-girl summer with this mist in your rotation. Aside from its refreshing, fruity scent, the best thing about this pick is that it's alcohol-free, so it won't dry out your skin and you won't have to worry about an increased risk of sunburn.
Josie Maran's body butters are top-notch, so I obviously had to have a body mist version of my favorite scent. Topless Tangerine is a bright, fresh, and juicy burst of citrus that develops into a yummy orange-dreamsicle fragrance.
A piña colada is my favorite vacation drink, and now I can smell just like one. Creamy banana is the star of the show in this tropical blend, while lei flower and sandalwood add the warmth of golden hour.
Sweet Somethings
I'm a gourmand lover through and through, so hot weather doesn't stop me from craving something sweet. However, I do reach for a different kind of sweet scent in the summer. Instead of heavy, cloying scents, I love a lighter, layerable vanilla, pistachio, or even a marshmallow mist that plays nicely with my other perfumes.
No matter the season, weather, or occasion, you can always catch me spraying this mist. Consider it a mature vanilla that instantly adds more warmth and a dash of sweetness to any perfume you layer underneath it.
An oldie but a goodie, Sol de Janeiro's Cheirosa 62 will always be that girl of body mists. Its blend of pistachio, salted caramel, and vanilla sounds like a toothache, but instead it's a not-too-sweet scent that will whisk you away to a tropical island.
I'm a firm believer in layering perfumes, and this trendy marshmallow pick is one of my favorite toppers ever. With marshmallow and vanilla orchid, it adds a fun, fluffy note to your scent combo without feeling too heavy or sweet.
Whoever said gourmand scents don't belong in the summer clearly has never tried this body mist. This pistachio fragrance is sweet and deliciously nutty, yet light enough to wear on the hottest summer days.
Fresh and Light
Sometimes when the weather is downright hellish (like New York City's heatwave), I don't even want to wear perfume, which is where a fresh-smelling body mist comes in. These fragrances are light, airy, and add just a bit of oomph to your natural scent.
If you love the smell of skin scents, this is the ultimate body mist. It's just the kind of scent you want to wear after a shower—fresh, light, and comforting.
I've been seeing these new Lake & Skye mists all over TikTok, and I can confidently say they live up to the hype. My favorite of the bunch is this light blend of sparkling grapefruit blossom, clary sage, and bergamot. The yummy salted fig heart note is what makes this mist a standout in my collection.
If you don't want to splurge on the full-size Jo Malone London perfume, I promise the body mist is just as good. This cult-favorite scent is as fresh as can be, with sea salt, sage, and ambrette seeds. If you bottled up salty air on a coastal cliffside, it would be this mist.
Glossier took a detour from its skin-enhancing perfumes and created light, easy-going body mists, and I'm happy to report they are seriously good. On extra hot days, I've been reaching for Sandstone, a green, aromatic mix of fig leaf, sage, and geranium. Somehow, I feel cooler (both literally and visually) every time I wear it.
Floral Favorites
Floral fragrances are a classic no matter the season. When I want to feel my most feminine self, I reach for one of the scents below. With interesting blends of rose, jasmine, and orange blossom, these body mists will have you feeling like a garden incarnate (and not like a grandmother).
The Saltair body mists are proof that a scent doesn't need to cost an arm and a leg to smell amazing. In Santal Bloom, sun-drenched florals and sandalwood make the perfect pairing, wrapping you in a warm, floral hug.
If you thought rose perfumes were grandmotherly, think again. Salt & Stone, one of my favorite body care brands, released Rose & Oud and changed my stance on the popular flower forever. It's a darker, earthier take on rose, and I feel instantly grounded anytime I wear it.
Glossier's body mists are so nice, I had to include them twice. To put it simply, Orange Blossom Neroli is my dream summer fragrance—it's light and refreshing with a touch of citrus, while the neroli has me imagining I'm traipsing through a Sicilian orange grove.
A fruity floral scent just feels right in the summer, and this one has been on my mind ever since it was released. The combination of pink grapefruit, mandarin bloom, and jasmine was practically made for dates on hot summer nights.
Why Trust Marie Claire
For more than 30 years, Marie Claire has been an internationally recognized destination for news, fashion, and beauty trends, investigative packages, and more. When it comes to the products Marie Claire recommends, we take your faith in us seriously. Every product that we feature comes personally recommended by a Marie Claire writer or editor, or by an expert we’ve spoken to firsthand.
