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Best Overall Hair Perfume
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Paris Baccarat Rouge 540 Scented Hair Mist
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This new cult classic warm, sweet amber fragrance from perfumer Maison Francis Kurkdjian is a GH beauty editor all-time favorite, and this smaller bottle is a perfect way to try the scent for far less than $300+ for the regular version. "This stays on my hair forever and wears off beautifully," a Nordstrom reviewer notes.
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Best Drugstore Value Hair Perfume
Dove Care Between Washes Hair Perfume Go Active
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Formulated for active lifestyles, Dove's fresh, clean-scented hair perfume is infused with softening glycerin and castor oil to revive strands on the go, at a bargain price. "Love how I can refresh my hair after going to the gym and feel like I just washed it!," a Walmart reviewer says. "It's so travel friendly, you can just put in your handbag and use it anytime you need."
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Best Hair Perfume on Amazon
Aussie Lustr Shine Enhancing Hair Spray Perfume
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Top-rated on Amazon, this peach-scented Aussie hair perfume with gloss-boosting castor oil has over 2,000 5-star reviews. "Smells AMAZING!!" one Amazon reviewer raves. "Plus, it leaves a nice subtle shine to your hair that's just lovely."
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Best Light Hair Perfume
Tocca Stella Hair Fragrance
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For a hair perfume that's not overpowering, turn to this mild version of Tocca's classic, a GH Beauty Lab expert go-to. "Clean and citrusy notes, such as bitter orange, are energizing but not overpowering, and I love how they combine with the lily scent that comes through," says GH Beauty Lab senior chemist Sabina Wizemann.
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Best Shine-Enhancing Hair Perfume
Gisou Honey Infused Hair Perfume
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This Gisou hair perfume infused with honey and argan oil is another GH beauty editor pick. True to its name, "it smells like honey and fresh flowers, and also helps my strands look shiny and smooth, all while not weighing down my hair," GH Beauty Assistant Katie Berohn says.
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Best Sophisticated Hair Perfume
Oribe Cote d'Azur Hair Refresher
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Luxury hair brand Oribe has bottled its iconic citrus, jasmine, and sandalwood scent as a hair perfume laced with a plethora of nourishing plant oils (grape seed, olive, sunflower and sweet almond). "It makes hair smell like you just got a blowout at a fancy French hair salon," GH's beauty editor says.
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Best Floral Hair Perfume
Diptyque Eau Rose Hair Mist
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If you love flowery fragrances, this Diptyque hair perfume is for you: The true rose scent is softened with an amber-like note and freshened with a crisp fruit essence. It also contains camellia oil to add suppleness to strands.
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Best Musky Hair Perfume
Narciso Rodriguez For Her Hair Mist
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One of the holy grail minimalist-chic scents, Narciso Rodriguez's warm, musky hair perfume has long been a GH beauty editor gold standard. "It adds a feminine and airy lift to your hairdo that cannot be achieved with shampoo or conditioner," a reviewer reports. "I don't leave home without spraying a quick burst of mist to my hair."
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Best Fruity Hair Perfume
Jo Malone English Pear & Freesia Hair Mist
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One of Jo Malone's most beloved fragrances, it uniquely entwines juicy pear fruit with intoxicating freesia flowers. "I actually use this as an alternate of my perfume," a Nordstrom reviewer reveals. "My hair smells good all throughout the day and I get lot of compliments as well!"
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Best Sweet Hair Perfume
Pacifica Island Vanilla Hair & Body Mist
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Scent your strands like a delicous dessert with Pacifica's hair mist, "baked" with the aroma of rich Tahitian vanilla and honey. "I've gotten several compliments on my smell since I started using it," an Ulta reviewer says. "Everyone tells me I smell like sugar and the scent is long lasting."
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Best Fresh Hair Perfume
Goldwell Kerasilk Repower Beautifying Hair Perfume
Now 40% Off
Credit: GoldwellFrom the salon brand Goldwell, this hair mist boasts haircare benefits thanks to silkening provitamin B5. Plus, its scented with citrus, pink pepper and lily for a freshly-washed aroma.
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Best Feminine Hair Perfume
Dior Miss Dior Hair Mist
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Envelop your hair in sweet, ladlylike floral notes with this Dior hair mist, a bouquet of two types of fresh-cut roses plus earthy rosewood and a touch of citrusy bergamot. "So feminine and pretty and truly captures that beautiful smell of flowers," a Macy's reviewer reveals.
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Best Natural-Smelling Hair Perfume
Clean Reserve Skin Hair Fragrance
Clean's hair perfume smells naturally like clean, warm skin, and the brand says it's made with both sustainable ingredients and packaging. And the scent lasts: "I sprayed it on my hair over 24 hours ago and I can still smell it," a Sephora reviewers remarked. "It did not feel like it dried my hair out at all."
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Best Classic Hair Perfume
Chanel No5 The Hair Mist
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Perhaps the most timeless of all scents, Chanel's celebrated perfume with complex citrus, floral and woodsy notes is now also a hair mist. "I spray this in my brush and the classic scent stays all day," a reviewer says.
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Best Soft Hair Perfume
Molton Brown Suede Orris Hair Mist
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Subtle yet rich floral and woodsy notes meld in this Molton Brown hair mist to give strands a powdery-soft scent. "Love the waft of this gorgeous scent in my hair," an Amazon reviewer raves, "It’s indulgent and luxurious!"
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Best Bold Hair Perfume
Givenchy L'Interdit Hair Mist
Now 48% Off
Credit: GivenchyTurn heads with this high-impact Givenchy hair perfume, a powerful melange of jasmine, woodsy vetiver and patchouli. "This smells divine," a Nordstrom reviewer revealed. "I can’t stop smelling my hair!"

April (she/her) is the senior beauty and style director at Good Housekeeping, Prevention and Woman's Day. She has over 15 years of experience under her belt, starting her career as an assistant beauty editor at GH in 2007, and working in the beauty departments of SELF and Fitness magazines.
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