The 15 Best-Smelling Body Washes for Every Preference

• Why We Love It: Creamy lather, no residue

This gel is a true classic with legions of fans who have been using it for decades. Between the creamy lather it produces and the fragrant scent (a signature blend of spices, fruits and herbs) that fills your shower, it’s like a spa in a bottle. Best of all, it rinses clean and leaves your limbs feeling silky soft without leaving behind any slick residue (for those who dislike that feeling). “I’ve used it for years, tried others, but always come back to Rainbath,” wrote one reviewer, while another boasted that she’s “been using it for 30 years.”

• Why We Love It: 100 percent vegan, cruelty- and sulfate-free, portion of proceeds go to a good cause

This feel-good body wash feels good in more ways than one. For starters, the lather is thick and sudsy, and the scents are absolutely delightful. (You have three options to choose from, but we love the tangerine and honeysuckle the most.) The sulfate-free wash is gentle on skin and kind to animals (with its 100 percent vegan and cruelty-free formula). And here’s the icing on the cake: Proceeds from every purchase go to organizations like Lava Mae to transform buses and trucks into mobile showers for people without homes.

• Why We Love It: Celeb-backed, gentle cleansing

A consistent derm (and Jen Aniston) favorite is Aveeno, which might as well be synonymous with sensitive skin relief at this point. Made with the brand's signature oats, this creamy wash gently cleanses and soothes dry, itchy skin, while imparting a light coconut scent. As one mom sums up, “My son has really sensitive skin that gets itchy and bothersome when he uses any other soap. This body wash was a game-changer for him and keeps him comfortable in all seasons. The day after my son smells GREAT! I'm saying GREAT! Which can be hard for a [fourth]-grade athlete.”

• Why We Love It: Ultra-hydrating, sweet scent

A shower oil may sound odd if you haven’t tried one before, but we assure you it’s a pleasant experience. This one has the most incredible oil-to-milk texture that leaves your skin feeling satiny-smooth. Packed with almond oil, which is rich in omega 6 fatty acids, making it great for hydration and hyperpigmentation, it also has an addictively sweet scent, and the oil can be used for shaving. One reviewer used this oil throughout her chemo treatments and raved about how it “ended her chronic dryness.”

• Why We Love It: Includes hyaluronic acid and vitamin B3

This moisturizing wash has a label that boasts many of the same powerhouse ingredients that your face cream does. Hyaluronic acid and vitamin B3 work together to nourish parched skin, leaving it soft and silky for hours after you rinse. As one enthusiastic reviewer exclaims, “I can honestly say my skin has never felt or looked better! My skin feels so soft, like brand new baby skin soft! The scent is delightful, it is light, soft and clean.”

• Why We Love It: TikTok-approved, tropical scent, thick and creamy, exfoliating

The TikTok favorite wash has a tropical scent that’s delicious but not headache-inducing and a thick, creamy consistency that leaves your skin feeling silky-smooth. It's formulated with hydrating coconut oil, which has been shown to reduce dryness, and arabica coffee grounds, the rough texture of which gently buffs away dead cells without being too harsh on your skin. A yummy-smelling body wash and an exfoliator in one for less than $25 for a pack of three? Consider us sold.

• Why We Love It: Decadent lather, emollient-heavy

If a generous lather is what you seek, look no further than this botanical wash. Packed with emollients, like coconut oil and aloe vera, that are known to soothe and hydrate, the replenishing formula whisks away the day with a dense and decadent lather. The tropical scent is also of note. “The smell is out of this world. [It] transports me back to the islands on vacay,” writes one reviewer.

• Why We Love It: Clean scent, extra moisturizing

Right up there with mom’s home baked cookies is Dove’s body wash, which we have a similar affinity for having used it throughout our childhood. Though you really can’t go wrong with any of the brand’s scents, we’re partial to the deep moisture formula this time of year because, as its name implies, it’s deeply moisturizing on dry skin and the scent is clean—never overpowering.