I’m not above dropping a few hundred dollars on a special, luxury fragrance. Guerlain, Diptyque, and Maison Francis Kurkdijian, and more all bring me so much joy in just one spritz that I have no qualms justifying the splurge. But one thing I’ve learned from my excessive spritzing is that I don’t need to spend a lot of money to smell expensive. That’s where the best winter body mists come in to scent my life, and save my budget.
More affordable brands—such as Sol de Janeiro, Ouai, and Phlur—have captured the fine fragrance effect at a fraction of the cost. Many of them are skin scents with a comforting, gourmand-meets-woody vibe, which is perfect for the freezing temperatures we're currently dealing with in New York City. But there are also a handful of fruity-floral blends that are not only very on-trend but also offer a flavor profile that’s a little unexpected given the season. To shop my favorite winter body mists, scroll ahead.
