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I’m a big fan of little treat culture. Bringing home farmers market flowers, springing for the extra for guac at Chipotle, buying the fancy body wash to upgrade the 5-in-1 sitting in my shower. Indulging in little luxuries to spice up the more mundane parts of my routine is how I survive working full-time, living in Los Angeles, and trying to feel like I have it all together. Is my bathroom counter clutter-free and candle lit? No, but I aspire.
It didn’t take long before Salt & Stone landed on my radar (the brand is viral and often sold out). The LA-born brand makes daily essentials (think body mists, deodorant, body wash) that are clean, alcohol-free, and built around curated fragrance families. You can even shop by scent on their site—a feature that is both helpful and deeply enabling if you have strong opinions about bergamot.
I set out to test their best selling Body Mist Discovery Set, and I have thoughts. Here's the scoop...
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The Body Mists Made For Scent Wardrobing
If you know me, you know I love fragrance in all its forms. I don’t discriminate — there’s a time and place for a nostalgic fruity body spray and a niche perfume you have to special-order from Paris. But Salt & Stone’s Body Mists hit a sweet spot: nice enough for date night, easy enough for a quick refresh.They’re minimal, clean, and have just the right amount of scent payoff.
What makes them stand out — especially if you start with the Discovery Set — is how each mist is designed to layer. The scents aren’t just great on their own (though they definitely are), they’re complementary by design. You can mix and match based on mood, time of day, or outfit without ever smelling like you walked out of a department store’s perfume section.
My personal fave is Saffron & Cedar. Warm, woody, and a little spicy — the kind of scent that clings to your clothes just enough to leave a trail. Plus, no one would guess it’s technically a body mist…or under $50.
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The (Kinda Genius) Discovery Sets
Salt & Stone’s Discovery Sets are clutch if you’re indecisive or just scent-curious. They let you test-drive multiple fragrances before committing to a full-size bottle — whether you’re exploring body mists, deodorants, or both. It’s the easiest and most cost-effective way to figure out what you actually love.
Then there’s the Build-Your-Own Mini Set. You can customize a kit with deodorant, body mist, body wash, hand cream, or lotion — all TSA-friendly and designed to smell good together. I sprinkle them throughout my life in my carry-on, work tote, glove box. It’s a very low-effort way to feel like you’ve got it together, even when your week says otherwise.
The TL;DR
I’ve tried a lot of clean body products that either smelled great and didn’t work, or worked but smelled…not great. Salt & Stone nails both. These are products I actually reach for every day — because they feel good, smell amazing, and make my routine feel a little less nuts. If you’re looking for easy upgrades that don’t feel basic, this is where I’d start.
