Do These $19 Bath & Body Works Sprays Smell Just as Luxe as Designer Scents?
Reddit said so, and we put them to the test. Here's our unfiltered take on the Everyday Luxuries collection.
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I'll be the first to admit it: I might be a little too obsessed with perfume. My own collection contains around 50 bottles at this point and my wish list just keeps growing. So when I heard that Bath & Body Works — one of our editors' top fragrance destinations — has a line of affordable body sprays inspired by popular scents, I knew I had to get my hands (and nose) on them.
The Everyday Luxuries collection is Bath & Body Works' line of designer-inspired body mists — and it's also the subject of much debate on TikTok and Reddit. Sleuthing fragrance fanatics like myself can't stop guessing about which pricey scent inspired these under-$20 sprays. (Hint: one of the alleged O.G. fragrances includes Tom Ford's Lost Cherry, which costs $405 per 1.07-ounce bottle!)
To help me sniff out which Bath & Body Works fragrance mists are worth the hype, I recruited 12 of my fellow Good Housekeeping colleagues for an official smell test. Each editor individually rated 10 different scents from 1 to 10 (with 10 being the best) and gave honest feedback about the scent profile and wearability of each fragrance mist. Then, I averaged out the scores for a definitive ranking — and the winner is honestly surprising.
P.S. These are all currently part of a special Mix & Match sale, where you can buy three, get three or buy two and get one free until March 31.
Notes: Rich plum, glowing amber and addictive vanilla
Inspired by: Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 40
Rating: 5.9/10
Tester notes:
- Strong vanilla scent, chemical-y
- I appreciate that it's a more elevated take on a warm vanilla
- Not giving the comforting sweetness I was expecting
Notes: Black cherry, sheer magnolia and tonka bean
Inspired by: Tom Ford Lost Cherry
Rating: 7/10
Tester notes:
- A very cherry-forward scent but doesn't have the same depth as its designer counterpart
- I'm not usually into cherry scents, but this one is nice
- Too sweet — like a cross between Dr Pepper and a snow cone
Notes: Sweet lemon blossom, orange flower and vanilla marshmallow
Inspired by: Dolce & Gabanna Devotion
Rating: 7.4/10
Tester notes:
- Smells like an adult creamsicle! It’s one I definitely would wear
- I love the citrus notes, but it's a little too sweet for me to wear regularly
- More sophisticated and layered than some of the other scents
Notes: Pink peppercorn, warm almond flower and vanilla bean
Inspired by: Carolina Herrera Good Girl Blush
Rating: 7.6/10
Tester notes:
- Cozy fresh laundry, makes me feel comforted
- Feminine, dainty
- It's giving department store perfume... kind of nostalgic but not very elevated
Notes: Ripe plum, rich almond flower and addictive coffee bean
Inspired by: Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium
Rating: 8.1/10
Tester notes:
- Smells glam and sophisticated
- I'd actually wear this for a "sexy vibe" or an evening event where I want more depth
- I like this better for a sultry date night scent
Notes: Blackcurrant buds, sweet saffron and amber moss
Inspired by: Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540
Rating: 8.1/10
Tester notes:
- Decent alternative to Baccarat Rouge, though much more subtle
- Sexy but cozy at the same time
- Feels delicately warm – it’s inviting, but it isn’t so overly cozy that you can’t wear it in spring/summer
Notes: Bright red berries, rose petals and sultry woods
Inspired by: Yves Saint Laurent Mon Paris
Rating: 8.5/10
Tester notes:
- Earthy floral, sort of a wet scent like rain
- It's something I'd wear during a summer evening
- Smells expensive
Notes: Watery bergamot, fresh peony and salty cedarwood
Inspired by: Armani Acqua di Gioia
Rating: 8.8/10
Tester notes:
- Fresh and clean, but not too overwhelming
- I think this would work poolside or after the gym when you want that fresh watery spritz
- Heavenly and light
Notes: Fig nectar, lush jasmine and creamy musk
Inspired by: PHLUR Father Figure
Rating: 9.2/10
Tester notes:
- Soft and powdery
- I love the jasmine and musk notes on this! It's feminine without being too sweet
- Nice subtle daytime scent, smells very fresh and not too musky
Notes: Ruby berries, sugared rosebuds and blush amber
Inspired by: Parfums de Marly Delina
Rating: 9.3/10
Tester notes:
- I'm a known rose fragrance hater, but to be honest I really love this. It's fresh and flowery and classic and I love how it dries down
- It smells exactly like the alleged designer scent
- Nice and fresh, a scent for rose lovers
Lauren Gruber is an associate commerce editor at Hearst Magazines, where she writes for publications like Good Housekeeping, Cosmopolitan, Prevention, Country Living, House Beautiful, and more. She has over four years of professional experience covering a variety of lifestyle topics from home to fashion, with an advanced background in beauty and fragrance. When she’s not researching the most worthy Prime Day deals or hands-on testing all the latest perfume launches, Lauren is probably hanging out with her cat Serafina or flexing her AMC A-List membership at the movie theater.
You can find her previous work at Entertainment Tonight, Shop TODAY, USA Today, Self Magazine, L’Officiel USA, V Magazine, and Modern Luxury Media.
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