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Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
‘I reach for this £25 summer body mist over my pricey perfumes'
'I've got dozens of expensive perfumes but these easy-to-wear £25 summer scents are the one I'm reaching for every day, and get me so many compliments,' says our beauty editor I've got a dressing table filled with perfumes from some of my favourite fragrance brands – including Jo Malone London, Maison Margiela Replica and Glossier – which probably totals hundreds of pounds, but recently I've been skipping all of these and reaching for one particular brand of body mist instead – and they're a fraction of the price. I've had my head turned away from expensive eau de parfums by PHLUR's Hair & Body Fragrance Mists – viral, Instagrammable bottles of mostly gourmand or skin scents – and they're now one of my favourite ways to wear scent, with prices starting from £25 for 88.7ml bottles. My current favourite is the new Beach Skin, with Vanilla Nectar coming in at a close second – and if you're looking for an irresistible new scent for summer, I think these are well worth sniffing out. First – and most importantly – they smell really lovely. Beach Skin falls under one of my favourite types of perfume: a little bit sweet, a little bit salty, a little bit musky, reminiscent of warm sea-sprayed skin, sun cream and sand between your toes. If you're familiar with Maison Margiela Replica Beach Walk (currently reduced to £52.70 for a 30ml bottle), which I also love, it's very similar – but costs a lot less. PHLUR's Beach Skin even got a couple of "you smell nice" compliments from my boyfriend, which rarely happens. Smaller bottles of Beach Skin are currently unavailable online, but the supersized 236.5ml bottle, which I have, are priced at £38. PHLUR's Vanilla Nectar, meanwhile, is much fruitier, with notes of papaya, apricot, peach blossom and honeyed amber, yet still with the 'skin-like' base notes that the brand does so well. Another plus of using these PHLUR body mists is that you don't have to be especially precious about them. The bottles are plastic and so can be easily flung into a handbag or beach bag, and because they're cheaper then traditional EDTs or EDPs, I don't feel like I need to 'save them for best'. I currently have Beach Skin on my desk and spritz it on multiple times a day, whenever I need a perfume pick-me-up. The down side to using body mists over 'traditional' perfumes, however, is that the scent is much lighter, and therefore won't last as long on the skin, hair or clothes. More regular top-ups will be necessary, so you might find that you get through your big bottle quicker than expected – but for the price, the fragrance and the mini moment of joy it brings me, I think it's worth it. If you like a lightweight, beachy summer scent, this totally gets my vote. For something similar to PHLUR Beach Skin but with a bit more staying power, you could try Jo Malone London's new Beach Blossom Cologne, £86, or the cult classic Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess Eau Fraîche Skinscent, which currently has 25% and is down to £43.50. Sol de Janeiro's body mists are also super-popular; you can try four of them for £26.60 in this Limited Edition Cheirosa Hair & Body Perfume Mist Discovery Set. Join our Shopping & Deals WhatsApp for the best bargains and fashion news WHATSAPP: Get the best deals and exclusive discount codes straight to your phone via our WhatsApp group. Users must download or already have WhatsApp on their phones to join in. All you have to do to join is click on this link, select 'Join Chat' and you're in! We may also send you stories from other titles across the Reach group. We will also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. Some of these articles will contain affiliate links where we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from them. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose Exit group. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
Metro
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Smell like summer for £25 – PHLUR's new fragrance mists are a summer must-have
Metro journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission – learn more On the hunt for your new signature summer scent? Good news: PHLUR has just dropped not one, not two, but three intoxicating new body sprays – and each one is a love letter to sensual summer days you need in your rotation. Perfectly suited to warm weather, sun-streaked terraces and endless evenings, these new PHLUR body sprays have been designed to shroud you in holiday scents, delivering addictive fragrance in every spritz. This summer is all about light and fresh scents that ooze palatable gourmand vibes – and these new releases are no exception. Aptly named Beach Skin, Peach Skin and Vanilla Nectar, the fresh trio are the perfect blend of skin scent, fruity sweetness and gourmand tastiness – and each is as delicious as the next. Boasting top notes of Bergamot, Salted Tiare Flower and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Coconut Milk and Lily of the Valley, and base notes of Sandalwood, Vanilla and Musk, Beach Skin is that evocative holiday scent bottled. shop £38 Peach Skin features top notes of Peach Bellini, Plum, Peach Skin and Bergamot, heart notes of White Freesia, Vanilla Orchid and Jasmine Nectar, and base notes of Milky Sandalwood, Sheer Amber and Coconut Caramel. shop £38 Vanilla Nectar decadently combines top notes of Papaya Nectar, Apricot and Sugared Tangelo, heart notes of Peach Blossom, Coconut Orchid and Jasmine Dew, and base notes of Whipped Vanilla, Cedar and Honeyed Amber. shop £38 While Peach Skin and Beach Skin have been released in harmony with the brand's other skin-like fragrances, which include Vanilla Skin, Caramel Skin and Coconut Skin, Vanilla Nectar blends warm fruitness with gourmand sweetness, making the trio true must-haves in your collection. Described as 'Hair and Body Fragrance Mists', these gorgeous sprays are ideal for spritzing all over yourself whenever you need an instant boost of freshness, clinging to your skin, clothes and hair with delightful longevity. Apply liberally and layer with your favourite PHLUR scents for a truly signature scent. The first in the new line-up (and potentially my favourite of the three) is Beach Skin. Emulating gauzy ocean mist, hot sand and dappled light on waves, Beach Skin bottles the scent of sun on skin, accented by the citrusy spark of bergamot and a creamy wash of coconut milk and sandalwood. Boasting top notes of Bergamot, Salted Tiare Flower and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Coconut Milk and Lily of the Valley, and base notes of Sandalwood, Vanilla and Musk, Beach Skin is that evocative holiday scent bottled. Perfumer Arielle Le Beau writes: 'I wanted to capture the feeling of stepping off the beach at golden hour, when your skin is still warmed by the sun after a long summer day. It's that blend of salty air, sun-kissed skin, and traces of sunscreen, with the sensation of sand still clinging to your skin. 'Light, fresh bergamot, the softness of coconut and a hint of fresh melon, wrapped up in the comfort of sandalwood, vanilla and musk — make the ultimate scent for a summer day.' Prefer something slightly more on the fruity side? Peach Skin is its namesake and more, described by perfumer Clement Gavarry as channelling 'the quintessential experience of peak-season fruit.' Sweet, juicy and tantalisingly ripe, Peach Skin begins with a familiar warmth enriched with notes of plum and bellini, then descends into a creamy core of milky sandalwood, sheer amber, and coconut caramel – a truly juicy, flirtatious and playful scent. It features top notes of Peach Bellini, Plum, Peach Skin and Bergamot, heart notes of White Freesia, Vanilla Orchid and Jasmine Nectar, and base notes of Milky Sandalwood, Sheer Amber and Coconut Caramel. 'I wanted to capture the feeling of biting into a perfectly ripe peach as the soft velvety skin gives way to the sweet juice,' adds Clement Gavarry. 'The fruity sensation of that first bite is elevated with sparkling bellini for radiance and earthy sandalwood for creaminess.' Finally, Vanilla Nectar will be your top pick if you're obsessed with all things sweet, fruity and playful. Vanilla Nectar decadently combines papaya nectar, apricot and sugared tangelo, melting seamlessly into a heart of peach blossom, coconut orchid, and jasmine dew. More Trending Anchored by a warm, velvety base of whipped vanilla, honeyed amber, and cedar, the scent delivers notes of creamy fruit and golden, comforting warmth. You'll find top notes of Papaya Nectar, Apricot and Sugared Tangelo, heart notes of Peach Blossom, Coconut Orchid and Jasmine Dew, and base notes of Whipped Vanilla, Cedar and Honeyed Amber. These must-have new mists come in 8oz and 3oz bottles, and cost just £38 and £25 respectively. Not sure which is for you? Maybe you'll have to try them all… Follow Metro across our social channels, on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Share your views in the comments below MORE: St. Tropez' new Express Sunlit Face Tint hailed the summer essential for glowing skin MORE: Boots launch Festival box filled with all the beauty essentials to pack for Glastonbury MORE: Sol de Janeiro's cult-favourite scent is back – but for a limited time only
