When it comes to beauty products, scent is very important — especially if it’s something you’re using every day, like body wash. So if you’re not entirely happy with the aroma of your current shower pal, here are some of the best-smelling body washes to add to your cart next time.
Whether you like a body wash that smells fruity, zesty or will send you straight to sleep, our members’ noses have put these ones to the test. And if you really want your scent to linger, consider layering it with a best-smelling body moisturiser too.
For those who don’t get the fuss about fragrance, try shopping by skin type instead. We’ve also rounded up the best body washes for dry skin and body washes for sensitive skin, should they take your fancy.
The best-smelling body washes
#1 Jurlique Softening Rose Shower Gel
Smells like: A fresh rose garden
Review: “I began recommending it to close family and friends as the smell was just divine. Originally I was worried that I might smell like a grandma but it smells fresh, not old and musty. I gifted this to my sister in law who now loves it as well.” – Katherine90
$38 at MYER
#2 Glow Lab Coconut & Sandalwood Body Wash
Smells like: Coconut and sandalwood
Review: “The scent of this lingers on the skin even after my shower. It’s a very relaxing and sophisticated scent – I love woody scents and the sandalwood in this is a prominent feature. The fragrance in this body wash is all natural and is actually a concoction of a huge array of real essential oils! Talk about value for money!” – clearcrystalwater
$10.80 (for 900ml) at Woolworths
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#3 Weleda Aroma Shower – Comfort
Smells like: Star anise, sweet vanilla and lemon
Review: “The smell is sensational. It definitely soothes the soul. Smells so refreshing and stays on the skin for a long time feeling extra fresh all day. I recommend buying it and giving it a go if you love other Weleda products. Definitely worth the money and a little goes a long way. If I could change anything it would be to add more lemon / citrus flavour.” – Geedurrant
$19.95 at Adore Beauty
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#4 Buckley & Phillips Happiness Hand & Body Wash
Smells like: Grapefruit, bergamot and clary sage
Review: “The scent of this body wash helps me to de-stress, it smells like the essential oils you’d use in a spa and makes my shower in the evening really relaxing. It leaves my skin soft and I love that it’s Australian-made.” – bh’s Caitlin
$21.95 at buckleyandphillips.com.au
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#5 Essano Coconut & Frangipani Soothe & Hydrate Body Wash
Smells like: Coconut and frangipani
Review: “Scent is soft, tropical fruit with the hint of frangipani. Gently lathers, does not strips my skin even though I use it daily. Water in my area of the city is over chlorinated, harsh and makes my skin itchy if not using soothing products. So this wash with matching lotion are great to keep my skin soft and hydrated.” – Yohanna
$9.99 at essano.com.au
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#6 The Body Shop Sleep Relaxing Hair & Body Wash
Smells like: Lavender and vetiver
Review: “I absolutely love this body wash! It smells so beautifully and freshly of lavender which is so relaxing for a shower before bed. It doesn’t give skin the squeaky feeling that some body washes do – it is nice and gentle but effective at cleaning. There is a generous amount of product for the price as well, and a small bit of the product goes a long way.” – say_anything
$26 at The Body Shop
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#7 Natio Wellness Shower & Bath Gel
Smells like: Sweet almond, pomegranate, honey and coconut oil
Review: “Natio wellness shower gel is fantastic. The bottle is pretty and looks expensive in the shower recess. The smell is divine and feels very luxurious. It nearly smells too good for everyday use! The shower gel was a typical consistency and foams up well Amazing quality product from Natio wellness range.” – Angelawalker
$12.95 at Myer
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#8 Trilogy Botanical Body Wash
Smells like: Zesty botanicals with a touch of spice
Review: “This is hands down my favourite body wash right now. What I love most about this is the gorgeous and feminine rosy geranium scent which reacts with the steamy shower to create a spa like experience. This particular blend of essential oils is very calming yet uplifting at the same time and really manages to wake me up and lift my spirits a bit in the mornings.”- Beautylicious
$30.20 at trilogyproducts.com.au
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#9 A’kin Orange Blossom & Juniper Body Wash
Smells like: Orange blossom and juniper
Review: “The burst of citrusy freshness is lovely to use in the shower in the mornings, it is very uplifting without being overpowering or too heady. It also has a lovely lather and best of all it leaves the skin feeling moisturised and not dry. It is a little pricey, so it would be something to use sparingly.”-lynx
$19.95 at David Jones
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#10 Sukin Naturals Botanical Body Wash – Lime and Coconut
Smells like: Lime and coconut
Review: “Once again, Sukin didn’t disappoint with this body wash, which not only smells amazing (it’ll transport you back to your latest Bali or Thailand vacation), but doesn’t fall into the pitfall of other similar natural products in being ineffective. The body wash still manages to clean of dirt and grime, and leaves you smelling amazing afterwards – I also love that it comes with a fragrance matched body lotion!” –Jessica3934
$8.99 at Chemist Warehouse
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#11 Minenssey Body Wash
Smells like: Jasmine, honeysuckle and pink grapefruit
Review: “I have just started using this heavenly body wash and am extremely happy with the invigorating aroma and just the right amount of lather. he fragrance is delightful and not at all overpowering – pure plant power for the shower! My skin did not feel at all dry afterwards and this is no doubt due to the fact that there are no artificial ingredients in Minenssey products, so it is definitely worth paying a little extra and your skin will thank you for it.” – Sharyn79
$34 at Adore Beauty
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More best-smelling body washes we recommend…
#12 Peppermint Grove Freesia & Berries Hand & Body Wash
Smells like: Freesia and berries
Love a gourmand fragrance? Then you’ll love this body wash. Notes of rose, raspberry, jasmine, musk and amber will linger on your skin long after you leave the shower. Plus, your skin will feel super smooth thanks to a nourishing blend of argan, almond, rose and jojoba oils.
$28 (+ free AU shipping) at Hard To Find
#13 Somic Grace Body Wash
Smells like: Vetiver and tuberose
Be captivated from the very first whiff of this best-smelling body wash. Formulated with plant-derived ingredients and bottled in a minimalistic white design, it’ll slot seamlessly onto any bathroom shelf (although we strongly suggest hiding it from other family members/housemates to keep the luxurious lather to yourself).
$39 (+ free AU shipping) at Hard to Find
#14 EPZEN Awake Cleanse
Smells like: Pink grapefruit & sweet orange
Need a zingy start (or fresh end) to your day? This invigorating shower cleanser won’t just set your olfactory senses ablaze with its energizing blend of zingy citrus, but its soothing (read skin-softening) ingredients also wash away any dirt.
$17 at EPZEN
#15 Vanessa Megan Blood Orange Foaming Hand & Body Wash
Smells like: Blood Orange
This ultra-luxe (organic) velvety wash comes in the chicest amber bottle that you’ll want to have displayed front and centre in your shower. The lingering zesty citrus scents are set to awaken your senses, hydrate your skin and refresh your mind (all day long).
$34.98 at Bambii
*This article has been updated since its original publication.
Have you tried any of the above body washes? Are we missing any that you think smell amazing?
I love any body wash with coconut in it and there are plenty to choose from in this list!
Numbers 5, 10 & 12 are appealing. Love the smells of coconut and berries. Haven’t tried any of these products though.
Almond from loccitane, i’m obsessed.
Loccitane is great but very expensive.
I love anything scented with vanilla or coconut!
The minenssey one is what I’d love to try !
Would like to try the Body Shop Sleep one for sure
These all sound great.
I really like it when I jump into the shower and open the body wash and the smell is beautiful. I try to buy a nice fragrance every time.
I have to agree about the Natio one – it’s lovely. I’d also be interested in checking out the Glow Lab one. I’m intrigued about the combination of coconut and sandlewood
loccitane is amazing because it lasts but it’s expensive
Korres shower gels should be on here they are AMAZING!!! They smell sooo good!!
There is a shower gel that I found that is a very close dupe for Loccitane almond; Thanks to Nature sweet almond shower oil, it smells so similar. Half the price.
I am really keen to try Moroccanoil’s new shower gels, they sound so good ❤
It is so lovely to have a choice of body washes that suit the mood you want and they do work
I love the citrus ones! The body shop’s mango is lovely
I’m currently using the Natio Wellness Shower gel- it works well.
The Jurlique Rose range is so delightfully beautiful.
Love Rose scents so I am sure they are lovely.
Just reading the scent combos has me keen to purchase
I enjoy trying different body washes. Even if I particularly like one it is lovely to try others too.
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Now a days I love Lush and Sundae