My fiancé and friends keep telling me that I smell amazing—this French hair perfume is the reason.

      There’s nothing quite like a generous spritz of hair perfume to make me feel chic. While it might appear a bit excessive to the average beauty enthusiast, let me assure you—as a fragrance-obsessed editor—these mists are a valuable addition for smelling lovely all day long alongside your favorite scent. I always keep one in my bag for a midday refresh and spray it in my hair before bed, leaving a soft trace of jasmine or rose absolute on my pillow. (Honestly, can you think of anything more dreamy?) Some of the most sought-after bottles are from French brands—after all, French women have perfected the effortless spritz-and-fluff technique—so I was particularly excited to try Sisley Paris's new standalone fragrance. After receiving a prelaunch sample from the brand, I wore it continuously for a month, and the compliments were nonstop—so much so that Le Parfum (£92) has become my go-to daily scent.

      When you catch a whiff of Le Parfum, you’ll immediately identify the fresh notes of lemon, verbena, lavender, and mimosa flower, which are characteristic of Sisley's top-selling hair products. The scent gained such a cult following on its own (customers frequently describe it as "addictive," "incredible," and "exquisite," according to the brand) that the Sisley team decided to bottle that enchanting essence and even enhance its potency by 20%. I’m a huge fan of Sisley's hair products—especially the Curl Care Cream—so that familiar scent offered a comforting feeling, as if I had just worked a nickel-sized amount into my dry hair. Over time, the vibrant citrus notes transition into a warm, woody amber base—a cozy element that provides depth and richness.

      It really makes me feel like I’ve just had a blowout from the most luxurious salon imaginable. That being said, it’s not an overpowering scent at all. It’s a more delicate fragrance that layers effortlessly with your favorite eau de parfum or, if worn alone, convinces others that you naturally smell wonderful; I’ve even had several friends think I wasn’t wearing any perfume. My fiancé is a tougher audience (he sees me reach for the bottle every morning), but he has also commented multiple times on how great I smell. He often borrows my Curl Care Cream to enhance his own wavy hair (I've trained him well!), so it's no surprise he enjoys the elevated fragrance that shares the same scent. While Sisley Paris products can be pricey—like that curl cream, which is £83—Le Parfum is reasonably priced for a luxury fragrance. Many of my favorite high-end perfumes exceed £150, so the £92 price tag honestly feels like a bargain.

      Hair mists generally don’t last as long as eau de parfums (they contain a lower concentration of fragrance oils), yet Le Parfum actually lingers for quite some time. It blooms beautifully on both skin and hair, allowing you to spray generously; you can even spray it on your brush or comb prior to styling to ensure it coats your hair fibers. Personally, I spray my roots liberally, tousling my hair with my fingers to spread the scent, then spritz my neck and collar before leaving the house. This amount usually lasts all day, but I keep it close by for any spontaneous touch-ups. The scent is subtly intoxicating—a definitive "You smell amazing!" compliment magnet—making me want to reapply just because. It certainly doesn’t hurt that pulling it from my bag makes me feel like a chic French lady enjoying her lunch.

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      Shop More Hair Perfumes I Adore

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      If you twist my arm, I’d say Diptyque Eau Rose is my ultimate favorite rose fragrance.

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      Gisou Wildflower Honey Infused Hair Perfume

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