15 Best-Smelling Body Washes for Every Skin Type and Concern
From fresh and fruity to spicy and woody, we've got 'em all.

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There's a time and a place for fragrance-free skincare, but even as someone with annoyingly sensitive, easily irritated skin, I love a good-smelling beauty product. I can tell ya all about the best-smelling shampoos and best-smelling body lotions out there, and you better believe my shower is chock-full of yummy-smelling body washes. Ofc, smell is subjective, so while I can't point you to *the* best-smelling body wash in the world, I can give you lots of recs, whether your scent family of choice is floral, fresh, fruity, spicy, or something else entirely.
To help you find the best-smelling body wash for your needs and nose, I tested countless shower gels and polled fellow Cosmopolitan editors for their faves, ranging from gentle body washes for dry skin to exfoliating formulas for tackling acne. And while these great-smelling body washes and shower gels run the gamut from sweet to savory, they're all sulfate-free, 'cause I'm not here to compromise your precious skin barrier, bb!! Now let's get into the good stuff, shall we? Here's a sneak peek at our elite-smelling shower heroes.
Our top picks for the best-smelling body washes of 2024:
Ahead, all the best-smelling shower gels you can use on your body, as well as some tips for choosing a scented body wash.
Corinne Sullivan is an Editor at Cosmopolitan, where she covers a variety of beats, including lifestyle, entertainment, relationships, shopping, and more. She can tell you everything you need to know about the love lives of A-listers, the coziest bedsheets, and the sex toys actually worth your $$$. She is also the author of the 2018 novel Indecent. Follow her on Instagram for cute pics of her pup and bébé.
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