The 9 Best Smelling Perfumed Body Washes, Tested & Tried By A Beauty Editor

L'Occitane understands that those who love the cult Almond Shower Oil will always repurchase (I've gone through so many bottles). That's why they're now also available in refillable aluminium bottles. It smells like delicious warm almonds, with a slightly more bitter undertone that keeps it feeling grown up rather than Bakewell-sweet. The rich oil formula emulsifies into a hydrating milk, leaving limbs noticeably softer in its wake. It's a potent scent, so almond haters, steer clear.

If you do want a moreishly delicious, cherry Bakewell tart waft of scent in your shower - look no further. This delivers exactly that, and you can get matching haircare, too. It is, in my opinion, the best fragrance Aveda has on their roster.

If you love the sunny scent of orange blossoms, Body Hero is set to take prime position in your bathroom. It's luminous, with slight musky undertones that recall the smell of sun-creamed skin, the kind you get after a long day on the beach. Sublime.

Feeling fancy? The Hermès body washes smell as good as they look. The colourful glass bottles are refillable and elevate your bathroom instantly, while the addictive scent lingers long after you step out of the shower. Just be careful not to drop it.

For elevated scents without the hefty price tag, these Caudalie shower gels are my go-tos. I put them in Christmas stockings, recommend them to friends and stock up every time I'm in Paris (it tends to be even more affordable across the Channel). The fragrance here is refined, pleasantly fresh yet with some complexity (Mint Original Source, this is not). Trés chic.

I grew up in Malaysia, where frangipanis grow in abundance and fill the air with its sweet, milky scent. This shower cream never fails to transport to sunnier days, and smells especially lovely on cold, grey mornings.

According to consultant dermatologist Dr Alexis Granite, effective products should never compromise on either science or sensorial pleasure. She's right, of course. Her range features skin-kind, proven ingredients such as prebiotics, hyaluronic acid and plant actives, all tied up with a caramel-scented bow.

In the evenings, the gentle waft of Neom's lavender and geranium scent is useful for getting you in the mood for some rest and relaxation. It's a gentle scent, ideal if you find stronger smells a little too stimulating for the end of the day. The milky texture feels lovely on dryness-prone skin types, too.

Those into well-scented home cleaning products might be familiar with Method, but don't sleep on its body care offering. This generous bottle features a cleansing formula that smells like freshly-picked, dewy roses.