The Best Hair Fragrances You Never Knew You Needed

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When you're obsessed with fragrance to the point where you were able to identify all of your friends' signature scents before you had even seen their vanities, hair fragrances are going to be the next beauty product you start collecting.

In addition to quickly getting rid of any stale smells you may have picked up at the restaurant you ate at the night before, scented hair mists are the lightweight alternative to wearing perfume the traditional way. If you're often heavy-handed with fragrances, the formulas meant for your hair are more subtle, so odds are you won't overdo it when you give your head a few extra spritzes.

From cult-favorite fragrances reformulated for your hair, plus entirely new scents from your favorite brands, keep scrolling for our 13 favorite hair mists to try now.

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Thierry Mugler Angel Hair Mist

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Confession: It's easy to go a little overboard with spritzes whenever a bottle of Thierry Mugler's classic Angel fragrance is in reach. That's what makes the lightweight hair mist a perfect alternative. It contains the same honey, vanilla, red berry, and patchouli notes as the original, but leaves a more subtle scent behind.

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Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Bomblicious Hair Mist

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The heady jasmine, patchouli, freesia, and rose notes in Viktor & Rolf's Flowerbomb are so recognizable, you can place the fragrance with just one whiff. The slightly softer hair mist has the same effect.

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Sachajuan Protective Hair Perfume

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Sachajuan's Protective Hair Perfume is more than just its Instagram-worthy minimalist bottle. The formula contains innovative anti-odor technology, which replaces unwanted scents with its fresh lychee, peach, and rose notes. Even better: Misting it all over your hair will help reverse damage thanks to added keratin and silk oils.

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Show Beauty Decadence Hair Fragrance

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Let's get real: Hair fragrance is decadent in and of itself, so if you're going to use one, you might as well go with the most extra bottle possible. Show Beauty's scent is just as rich as its gold bottle. Its shine-boosting formula is infused with notes of coconut milk, rose water, and Madagascar vanilla.

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Narciso Rodriguez For Her Hair Mist

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This mist stays true to the deep wood, amber, and floral notes you fell in love with at the perfume counter.

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Frederic Malle Carnal Flower Hair Mist

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This fresh take on a classic tuberose scent is nothing like your grandma's signature fragrance. It's light, airy, and perfect for a midsummer night out.

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Tocca Cleopatra Hair Fragrance

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With notes of grapefruit, cucumber, white jasmine, and vanilla musk, this Tocca hair fragrance lives up to the bold woman it's named after.

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Byredo Mojave Ghost Hair Perfume

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If you can't get enough of Byredo's cult-favorite woody scent, spritz this edition of the fragrance all over your hair.

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Tom Ford Black Orchid Hair Mist

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In addition to giving your hair the gift of Tom Ford's fan-favorite Black Orchid scent, this nourishing mist smooths, boosts shine, and offers UVA/UVB protection.

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Dior J'Adore Eau Lumière Hair Mist

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This fragrance protects hair as it infuses it with Dior's floral scent. Cotton nectar and jasmine flower blocks out environmental aggressors and restores shine.

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Herbivore Rose Hair Perfume Mist

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This all-natural mist is infused with a classic floral blend of rose and rose geranium.

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Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Hair Mist

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Another way to wear your favorite YSL scent is by spritzing it all over your hair. Just like the original, this mist is packed with notes of coffee accord, orange blossom, and patchouli essence. What sets it apart is the addition of hair-nourishing argan oil.

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Giorgio Armani Beauty Sì Hair Mist

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Get your Sì fragrance to last even longer by spritzing its mist counterpart on your hair.

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