Alternative Ways To Wear Perfume

Fact: When it comes to our favourite scent, we can never get enough. That’s why we’re indulging our senses in the perfumes that come in more than just the traditional spritz form.

Bathe in your favourite scent from top-to-toe with these alternative ways to wear perfume.

BODY LOTION

Estée Lauder Beautiful Perfumed Body Lotion
Luxurious and lightweight, this scented body lotion leaves your skin feeling smooth and silky with the fragrance of a thousand flowers.

Molton Brown Black Peppercorn Nourishing Body Lotion
If you like the scent of something a little spicier, slather this on your skin and inhale the intoxicating aromas of coriander, black pepper and vetiver.

Chloé Body Cream
Can’t get enough of the Chloé signature scent? Add this nourishing treat to your beauty arsenal, stat. Five dollars says it takes front and center on your vanity.

The Body Shop British Rose Instant Glow Body Essence
Like a million rose petals on your skin, this essence leaves you feeling soft and hydrated.

BODY SPRAY

Tom Ford Neroli Portofino All Over Body Spray
It’s quite a skill to sum up an entire season in one bottle, but some fragrances are just that. This body spray from Tom Ford captures the essence of an Italian summer, and leaves one hell of a lasting impression.

AHAVA Dry Oil Body Mist - Cactus & Pink Pepper
This lightweight body oil mist is ultra-hydrating, containing vitamins and botanical oils to smooth, soften and add a healthy glow to skin. It is scented with an uplifting pink pepper and cactus blend.

BODY OIL

MOR Marshmallow Body Oil
Hydrate your skin with the sweet scents of marshmallow, mango and peach extract found in this super hydrating body oil.

Elemis Frangipani Monoi Body Oil
Get softer skin and a nourishing sheen with this exotic blend of coconut coprah and frangipani flower, which can also be used to condition your hair and nails.

Jo Malone London Oud & Bergamot Dry Body Oil
Send your senses into overdrive with the rugged fragrance of oud and bergamot while leaving your skin soft and nourished.

HAIR MIST

L'OCCITANE Roses Et Reines Hair Mist
Buy it not just for its irresistibly rosy aroma, but to assist in styling your hair and hold it gently in place.

Shu Uemura Art of Hair Essence Absolue
Along with camouflaging dry split ends and offering UV protection, this hair mist from Shu Uemura has a seriously addictive aroma of fresh lychee, peach and rose.

Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Hair Mist
Treat your locks to the floral explosion of sambac jasmine, centifolia rose, cattleya orchid and freesia bloom. Just like its EDP sister, this unmistakable scent is a hard one to pass on.

Do you use any of the above as a perfume substitute?

93 Member Comments

Yohanna 11 Jun 2020 6:58 PM

HAve had body oil, butter hair mist and body lotion beautifully secnted. Love layering similar scents as well.

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tarameoww 7 Nov 2019 8:35 PM

Normal perfume doesn't last on me, nevermind mists or lotions. However, a flowerbomb hair mist would be heaven.

Emma Ocean 14 Aug 2017 6:24 PM

Oh my gosh these sound AMAZING!!! I would love to try them all, especially the hair mist!

tammerly sara 10 Aug 2017 10:42 PM

I also love to spritz fragrance in my hair and I know that Chanel sell No.5 hair mist and body talc.

Fefe 7 Aug 2017 11:40 AM

I'll do anything to my my fragrance last. I've used all these techniques but never seen the hair mist, I think its a fantastic idea can't wait to go buy me some

cosmoslyn 26 Jul 2017 12:09 AM

usually the lotion because it's easy enough but that hair mist is calling to me

jlsta 4 May 2017 10:47 PM

Lotions are great idea!

Gilded 1 May 2017 12:22 PM

I've tried body lotions but I haven't tried the others.

blackkittykat 29 Apr 2017 10:14 PM

I haven't tried any of these, but the L'Occitane rose hair mist sounds amazing! I might have to add that to my list...

Dilettante 29 Apr 2017 9:30 PM

Hair mist- that is something I had never come across before. Thanks for the education BH!

Hayley644 29 Apr 2017 11:12 AM

Some gorgeous products, unfortuately some heavily scented products make me sneeze.

Brown Beauty 29 Apr 2017 10:47 AM

I used The Body Shop body essence and it really works like a perfume, it smells amazing.

skincare junkie 29 Apr 2017 7:29 AM

Love body oil and body lotion, but it is a challenge to find one with the scent stays.

tegantiu 28 Apr 2017 10:52 AM

I've also heard spray perfume only on your pulse points - on your wrists and behind your knees.

maydayismyday 27 Apr 2017 8:15 PM

I love wearing body oils as perfume! As I have dry skin I find that often they last longer than regular perfume. I have the MOR marshmallow one pictured and it's lovely!

leannefromsa 27 Apr 2017 7:07 PM

Hair Mist sounds lovely.

My hair gets oily quick though, so I might have to avoid this or use it only on special occasions.

Ms Jelena 27 Apr 2017 5:31 PM

I would definitely use a hair mist, as well as the perfume. Not a fan of scented body lotions though - the ones that come with the perfume are never overly moisturising. They tend to be sticky and icky!

Rosevulture 27 Apr 2017 10:03 AM

Hair mist.. I can get hair mist…. oh wow and it has my name on it:)

rosalindblog 26 Apr 2017 5:24 PM

I agree sometimes I do that too. Body lotion have less of a strong scent and so it doesn't bother me as much as some perfumes do. Hair mist perfumes are actually really great to use! :)

sharon152 26 Apr 2017 10:04 AM

I love layering perfume, shower gel, body lotion then perfume. Fragrance lasts all day or night and I feel a little bit pampered.

Anita1502 26 Apr 2017 9:24 AM

I wouldn't use the aforementioned products as a substitute but I would definitely incorporate some of them just to make the scent last longer for example the body lotion and the fragrance. That is probably the best known pair in the scent world. It does work wonders. :)

clearcrystalwater 26 Apr 2017 8:55 AM

The Ahava body mist looks great!

Temporary Princess 25 Apr 2017 8:41 PM

I really want a good hair mist! That would be a great way to wear a scent!

the_girl_who_loves_cosmetics 25 Apr 2017 3:48 PM

I always forget there are different ways to wear perfume.

jillian206 25 Apr 2017 10:12 AM

i love body products with a great scent. Although sometimes i do worry that mixing the different fragrances of body lotion, hair oils, and perfume will give a very complicated smell.

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