"Your Hair Has a Fantastic Scent": Thank you, it's really this dreamy hair spray that enhances shine.

      I don’t have favorites in my beauty routine, but if I'm honest, fragrance is definitely a top contender. I absolutely love perfume. I cherish the emotional ties to scent memories, the art of scent layering, and how a mist infused with jasmine, amber, or saffron can instantly elevate your mood. Even on lazy days at home in sweats with no makeup, I start my morning with a quick spritz. So when I say I haven't worn perfume for weeks, it's a significant change. To clarify, I haven’t completely abandoned my daily scent. In fact, I've received more compliments on how good I smell than ever before—but it’s not from a new perfume. The delightful fragrance I’m referring to comes from a simple bottle of hairspray that I've had to keep under wraps until its official debut. Now I can finally shout it from the rooftops: Dae's Sunsetter Strong Hold Flexible Hairspray has such a fantastic scent that it serves as a luscious, sun-kissed perfume; I have the evidence (in the form of compliments and salon-worthy hair) to back it up.

      Before delving into its captivating fragrance, I need to rave about the impressive strong yet brushable formula. I typically lean toward light to medium-hold hairsprays for my styles since most strong options make my hair feel too stiff. However, lightweight formulas often struggle in high humidity, requiring frequent touch-ups to control flyaways. Sunsetter is marketed as a "strong flexible hold hairspray," promising the best of both worlds: a long-lasting hold from dusk to dawn (hence the name!) combined with a soft, ultra-fine texture that keeps hair feeling soft.

      If that sounds almost too good to be true, I shared the same skepticism, but I tested it out on one of the most humid days in NYC—I'm talking about thick, sticky air just before a rainstorm—and I was amazed to find my curls perfectly intact. My at-home blowout maintained a soft, bouncy look for days, which has never happened without professional assistance. Plus, the formula is enriched with prickly pear seed oil, moringa seed oil, and cactus flower extract, all of which provide incredible shine. Trust me, I never expected to rave about a hairspray, but this formula is just right for achieving secure, yet flexible—and extremely glossy—styles.

      Now, let's discuss its remarkable fragrance, which solidifies Sunsetter as my favorite hairspray ever. It features the brand’s signature citrus scent (a mix of citrus, orange blossom, and vanilla), and if you’ve tried Dae’s popular Cactus Fruit 3-in-1 Styling Cream, you’ll understand—this scent is heavenly. The warm floral notes instantly transport me to a sunlit balcony during golden hour, sipping a Campari spritz. It feels so dreamy.

      Dae takes its fragrances very seriously, and this particular scent was inspired by founder Amber Fillerup Clark's memories of the desert: mornings spent hand-squeezing fresh orange juice with family, carefree summer evenings running through open orchards, and warm nights where the citrus trees swayed in the breeze. I’m particularly drawn to sunny scents like this, as the bright, juicy fragrance makes me feel like I’m on a relaxing, tropical getaway. (I may not be physically in the French Riviera, but I can at least capture its airy, sparkling essence—right?)

      While Sunsetter isn’t technically a perfume, it lasts as long as my favorite eau de toilettes and body mists, if not longer. Fragrance usually clings to your clothes and hair, and I've been generously spraying my strands. As a result, I’ve been skipping perfume altogether to let this signature citrus scent shine through, garnering endless "You smell amazing" compliments from friends and strangers on the subway. (True story!) Such remarks are definitive indicators of a fantastic fragrance, but when that fragrance is a $30 hairspray? You’ve found pure gold.

      As for my application method: because Sunsetter never leaves my hair feeling crunchy, I spray it quite liberally. After blow-drying, I hold it a few inches away and create a misty halo to secure the style. I even spritz my palms to tame any flyaways at my hairline and crown—it works wonders. Additionally, I’ve discovered Sunsetter to be an unsung hero for polished buns. I still apply some sort of lightweight leave-in (like the previously mentioned Dae styling cream) to slick back my lengths before twisting them into a bun or ponytail. After securing it with an elastic, I spray my dense boar-bristle brush with Sunsetter and lightly smooth it over my crown. The hairspray helps flatten any bumps or wayward flyaways while imparting a beautiful shine, and it never makes my hair feel stiff or helmet-like. I can even brush out my bun later without needing to wash my hair fully, which is definitely a