11 Best Hair Perfumes For Hair That Smells Unreasonably Good
Hair perfumes are trending. Whether during a hug or a peck on the cheek, there’s nothing quite like catching the trail of an excellent perfume when greeting a friend or acquaintance. The subtler, the better: the right scent should feel like an extension of you, never announcing itself too loudly. That’s precisely why hair perfumes have become an obsession among those in the know.
Vogue’s favourite hair mists at a glance:
Lighter – and often more affordable – than traditional fragrances, hair perfumes are typically low-alcohol or alcohol-free, and frequently infused with hair-loving ingredients such as argan oil or UV protection. They tend to come in smaller, lightweight bottles, making them ideal for travel, and they provide the perfect finishing touch to a well-executed hairstyle (and who doesn’t like that?). I’ve been wearing the Sachajuan number later in the story for many years, and I love the compliments I receive when people get close. It makes my hair feel all the swishier.
So without further ado, here are some of the best hair perfumes on the market now.
Chanel
Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Hair Perfume
Why it’s Vogue-approved: How chic? Airy and fresh, this frosted pink bottle looks just as good on your dressing table as it does tucked into your handbag. Better still, it smells divine: notes of orange, rose, jasmine and vetiver, finished with a conditioning emollient for glossy, light-catching hair.
Gisou
Honey Infused Hair Perfume
Why it’s Vogue-approved: Not only does it come in a sculptural bottle, but Gisou’s hair perfume is inspired by wild honey, married with apricot, mandarin and spring flowers. Utterly delicious, it’s also infused with argan oil to lend hair a soft, subtle shine.
Hair by Sam McKnight
The Fragrance with Benefits
Why it’s Vogue-approved: Sam McKnight’s brilliant haircare range has long had a distinctive scent so delicious that clients began asking him to bottle it separately – and so he did. This hair mist is the result, with notes of green leaves, fresh herbs and frankincense. Simply divine.
Why it’s Vogue-approved: Most of us would happily add every Diptyque eau de parfum to our fragrance wardrobes, but as budgets don’t always stretch that far, a hair mist is a great alternative. This one is sublime, blending orange blossom, patchouli, angelica root and juniper berry for a scent that’s fresh, vibrant and never overpowering. I can’t get enough.
Why it’s Vogue-approved: A longtime favourite of mine from under-the-radar haircare brand Sachajuan, this super-clean scent is softly floral, with notes of peach, rose and ylang-ylang, yet warm and grounding thanks to cedarwood and patchouli. Add UV protection and a shine-boosting finish, and you’re onto a winner.
Why it’s Vogue-approved: Byredo lovers should not sleep on the brand’s hair perfumes. I’m a fan of them all, including this one, which smells beautifully pure – almost like fresh linen, but with a subtle, seductive twist. Paraben-free and long-lasting, it lingers in the hair all day.
Jo Malone
English Pear & Freesia Hair Mist
Why it’s Vogue-approved: Now you can enjoy this cult Jo Malone London scent in your hair. Enriched with argan oil and pro-vitamin B, it leaves hair looking just as glossy as it smells.
Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Baccarat Rouge 540 scented hair mist
Why it’s Vogue-approved: Hair scents don’t get much more luxurious than this one from Maison Francis Kurkdjian. Best misted onto a hairbrush and then swept through the lengths, its notes of hedione, Ambroxan, cedar and saffron combine to create one of the most mouthwatering scents on the market.
Ouai
Hair and Body Fragrance Mist – Santorini
Why it’s Vogue-approved: Even if you’re at home, your hair can be on holiday thanks to Ouai’s hair and body mist. Evoking the sparkle of Santorini seas, it blends notes of peach, honeysuckle and amber — and yes, it’s every bit as delicious as it sounds.
Kérastase
Gloss Absolu Le Parfum – Hair Perfume
Why it’s Vogue-approved: Kérastase knows a thing or two about creating lustrous hair, and this luxurious finishing mist is the cherry on the cake. Perfectly sized for on-the-go application, it’s scented with rosy jasmine, vanilla and sandalwood — ideal for those who love a sweeter fragrance.
Phlur
Coconut Skin Hair and Body Mist
Why it’s Vogue-approved: From sun-warmed coconut and palm leaf to caramel gelato, jasmine absolute and frangipani, this body and hair mist truly comes into its own in the heat of summer — and becomes a much-needed reminder of it when the weather turns cold.