10 Best Body Sprays for Women in the Philippines 2025 | Buying Guide Reviewed by Dermatologist

Body sprays with natural ingredients cause fewer irritations and allergic reactions compared to synthetic ones. Examples of natural ingredients found in body sprays are essential oils and other natural sources of fragrances such as flowers and blossoms.

Another advantage of scented sprays with natural-based ingredients is that they can be used to layer your scents. This is hard to achieve with synthetic scents, so consider natural ones if you want to combine two or more fragrances.

Benzaldehyde and benzyl alcohol are some of the common ingredients found in scented body sprays. However, according to a report made by the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics and the Environmental Working Group (EWG), these chemical substances, depending on their quantities, are found to be irritants to the upper respiratory tract and may cause allergic reactions.

Moreover, another ingredient to look out for is phthalates, which can disrupt your hormone levels, and have adverse effects on your reproductive system, especially after long-term use.

If you prefer scents that are inspired by gardens or the sea, go for floral and fresh notes, as they usually have scents derived from fresh flowers and sea salt. Floral notes, which are usually infused with extracts from roses, magnolias, jasmine, and peonies, are perfect for any occasion because of their sweet and subtle fragrance.

On the other hand, fresh scents, such as sea breeze and mint, feel light and clean to help you freshen up, especially after a long day of work or completing errands. 

Fruity scents are based on sweet and tropical fruits and can be used individually or combined. Examples of such scents like strawberry shortcake, creamy coconut, and ripe mango. On the other hand, citrus scents have notes that are strikingly zesty, which can easily perk you up after every application. Popular citrus scents include lemon, lime, and orange.

Gourmand scents are derived from edible and sugary ingredients such as cookies, vanilla, caramel, and even coffee, which contribute to its sweet notes.

Meanwhile, woodsy scents have notes based on musk, pine, sandalwood, amber, and oak that imitate the freshness of the air when outdoors, particularly in forests.

Both gourmand and woodsy scents have bold, unique, and long-lasting notes. If you want something deeper and richer, go for these scents as they evoke a passionate and powerful feel compared to lighter fragrances.

If you plan on being outside all day, then it is best to opt for body sprays with stronger scents. This is because they last longer than those with subtle notes, even without re-applying every hour or two. 

Go for body sprays with stronger scents if being outdoors is part of your daily routine. Keep in mind, however, to check your body spray’s ingredients and make sure that they have safe and skin-friendly ingredients, as some may cause irritation when it comes in contact with sweat.

On the other hand, if you mostly stay indoors especially in a small room with many people, then it is best to opt for body sprays with subtler scents. An overpowering scent might give you a bad impression from the people around you, so pick the intensity of your scent with careful consideration.

You can also consider body mists, which are basically light-fragranced sprays that only last for 2-3 hours after application. Although you'll need to re-apply your body spray throughout the day, the subtle scent will be appreciated by the people around you, especially those who are allergic to strong perfumes.