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You don’t technically need a scented body wash to effectively slough away dirt and debris, refresh the skin, and—of course—get rid of any B.O. But there’s something so satisfying about invigorating the senses in the shower. And, as it turns out, aromas can actually have a powerful effect on the brain, and the best-smelling body washes can boost your mood and make you feel more ready to start the day.
The Best-Smelling Body Wash at a Glance
- Best Overall: Native Body Wash Coconut & Vanilla, $10
Best With Shea Butter: Olay Ultra Moisture Body Wash with Shea Butter, $7 - Best Floral Scent: Method Pure Peace Body Wash, $8
- Best Calming Scent: Aveeno Stress Relief Body Wash with Lavender & Chamomile, $13
- Best Tropical Scent: Tree Hut Tropic Glow Foaming Gel Body Wash, $9
- Best Citrus Scent: Saltair Exotic Pulp Serum Body Wash, $15
- Best Minty Scent: Native Body Wash Eucalyptus & Mint, $10
- Best Fruity Scent: Dove Glowing Body Wash Mango & Almond Butters, $7
- Best for Sensitive Skin: Raw Sugar Sensitive Skin Simply Body Wash, $8
- Best Nourishing Body Wash: Saltair Golden Hour Body Wash, $17
- Best-Smelling Men’s Body Wash: Papatui Refreshing Body Wash Lush Coconut, $8
There are so many different scents out there (especially in the body wash aisles), so whether you prefer a bright citrus aroma, a fresh minty scent, or a floral perfume, you have plenty to choose from. And, some of the best-smelling body washes can be found on Target’s shelves, bottled up in formulas from brands like Aveeno, Native, Method, and one of my personal favorites, Saltair.
I scoured the internet’s virtual shelves for the best-smelling body washes at Target, looking at formulas with all kinds of notes, including citrus, mint, floral, fruity, and sweet. I also looked for body washes with nourishing skincare ingredients that can help you get rid of dirt and debris and replenish moisture for more healthy-looking body skin. See my top picks—including several of my tried-and-true favorites—ahead.
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The Best-Smelling Body Wash at Target
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Native Body Wash Coconut & Vanilla
Image Credit: Target Native Body Wash Coconut & VanillaWhen it comes to the best-smelling body washes, nothing quite compares to Native’s collection of cleansers at Target. I’ve included several scents on this list, but one of my all-time favorite aromas is the Native Body Wash Coconut & Vanilla. I’m obsessed with anything coconut-scented and find that this one has a more natural scent with subtly sweet notes of vanilla to top it off. It’s a body wash I use all year long, but I gravitate toward it the most during the summer months when I want to invoke those beachy vibes.Scent: Coconut and vanilla
Size: 18 ounces
Key Ingredients: Salt, citric acid -
Olay Ultra Moisture Body Wash with Shea Butter
Image Credit: Target Olay Ultra Moisture Body Wash with Shea ButterIf you love the warm aroma of shea butter—or have ultra-dry skin—look no further than the Olay Ultra Moisture Body Wash with Shea Butter. In addition to being one of the best-smelling body washes, this formula is super nourishing and features both shea butter and Olay’s Vitamin B3 Complex to provide deep hydration to the skin while also rinsing away the day’s dirt and debris. With just two weeks of regular use, the body wash can completely transform dry skin, making it feels softer, smoother, and more supple,Scent: Shea butter
Size: 22 ounces
Key Ingredients: Shea butter, Vitamin B3 Complex -
Method Pure Peace Body Wash
Image Credit: Target Method Pure Peace Body WashIf you love floral scents but want something that isn’t super perfumey, the Method Pure Peace Body Wash is one of the best-smelling body washes at Target. The Method body wash features notes of peony, rose water, and sea salt, for a lightweight floral aroma. This aromatic body wash is available in 18-ounce and 28-ounce bottles, starting at just $8 a pop, making it an excellent budget-friendly pick, too.Scent: Peony, rose water, pink sea salt
Size: 18 ounces, 28 ounces
Key Ingredients: Not listed -
Aveeno Stress Relief Body Wash with Lavender & Chamomile
Image Credit: Target Aveeno Stress Relief Body Wash with Lavender & ChamomileWhen I think of soothing, calming body wash, I immediately think of Aveeno. The Stress Relief Body Wash with Lavender & Chamomile is an oldy but goody that I always go back to. I love that it has a gentle lavender and chamomile scent and that it’s formulated with hydrating and soothing oat kernel flour to provideScent: Lavender and chamomile
Size: 33 ounces
Key Ingredients: Oat kernel flour -
Tree Hut Tropic Glow Foaming Gel Body Wash
Image Credit: Target Tree Hut Tropic Glow Foaming Gel Body WashThe Tree Hut Tropic Glow Foaming Gel Body Wash has the most delicious tropical scent—but it’s also one of the best body washes for dry skin. This body wash smells like vacation in a bottle and has a fun summery aroma to get the senses going in the morning. In addition to its scent, it also has all sorts of hydrating ingredients that replenish moisture in dry skin, including avocado oil, kiwi oil, orange oil, shea butter, guayana, and cupuaçu butter.Scent: Tropical
Size: 18 ounces
Key Ingredients: Avocado oil, kiwi oil, orange oil, shea butter, guayana, cupuaçu butter -
Saltair Exotic Pulp Serum Body Wash
Image Credit: Target Saltair Exotic Pulp Serum Body WashThere is something so satisfying about a delicious orange-scented body wash. The Saltair Exotic Pulp Serum Body Wash seriously smells like fresh oranges and is one of the best-smelling body washes I’ve ever tried. In addition to orange, it also features notes of guava and musk to balance everything out and add some depth. Aside from its scent, this body wash is also one of the most skincare-forward on our list. It’s enriched with all sorts of skincare superstars that provide hydration, nourishment, and even some anti-aging perks, such as Ascorbyl glucoside, camu camu, passion fruit oil, and niacinamide.Scent: Orange, guava, musk
Size: 17 ounces
Key Ingredients: Ascorbyl glucoside, camu camu, passion fruit oil, and niacinamide. -
Native Body Wash Eucalyptus & Mint
Image Credit: Target Native Body Wash Eucalyptus & MintIf you love earthy and minty aromas, consider the Native Body Wash Eucalyptus & Mint, which is my second favorite body wash aroma (the Native Body Wash Coconut & Vanilla is my first!). This plant-based body wash features clean ingredients and is enriched with a natural-smelling eucalyptus and mint aroma that awakens the senses and provides a deep cleanse. I love using this wash in the morning when I need a little pick-me-up (I’m not a morning person!) to get the day going.Scent: Eucalyptus and mint
Size: 18 ounces
Key Ingredients: Not listed -
Dove Glowing Body Wash Mango & Almond Butters
Image Credit: Target Dove Glowing Body Wash Mango & Almond ButtersFruity aromas aren’t typically my preference, but I love the way the Dove Glowing Body Wash Mango & Almond Butters smells. The Target body wash is formulated with mango and almond butters, so it has that fruity smell, but with deep, warm, and nutty almond to balance things out. The body wash is also one of the best values on our list (and the most budget-friendly), seeing as you get 20 ounces of body wash for just $7.Scent: Almond and mango
Size: 20 ounces
Key Ingredients: Mango and almond butters -
Raw Sugar Sensitive Skin Simply Body Wash
Image Credit: Target Raw Sugar Sensitive Skin Simply Body WashIf you have sensitive skin but still want to revel in the joy of an amazing-smelling body wash, try the Raw Sugar Sensitive Skin Simply Body Wash. This was formulated with sensitive skin types in mind and features a delicious and refreshing aloe, cucumber, and green tea aroma. Aside from its scent, it’s also enriched with lots of nourishing and skin-softening ingredients, such as aloe leaf juice and jojoba oil, plus some anti-aging superstars, including antioxidants and hydropeptides.Scent: Aloe, cucumber, green tea
Size: 25 ounces
Key Ingredients: Aloe leaf juice, jojoba oil, antioxidants, hydropeptides -
Saltair Golden Hour Body Wash
Image Credit: Target Saltair Golden Hour Body WashIf you love a tropical aroma but also want a body wash that can provide deep nourishment, go with the Saltair Golden Hour Body Wash. This Saltair body wash has a luxe formulation at a budget-friendly price tag and smells of sunflower, pineapple, and coconut for an invigorating summer-inspired blend. The body wash is also formulated with tons of hydrating and nourishing ingredients, including passion fruit seed, a kukui, argan, coconut, and buriti oil blend, plus crambe phytosterol esters and vitamin E.Scent: Sunflower, pineapple, coconut
Size: 17 ounces
Key Ingredients: Passion fruit seed, a kukui, argan, coconut, and buriti oil blend, crambe phytosterol esters, and vitamin E -
Papatui Refreshing Body Wash Lush Coconut
Image Credit: Target Papatui Refreshing Body Wash Lush CoconutI have a sensitive nose and don’t love the super strong men’s body wash scents. For something more natural and subtle smelling, try the Papatui Refreshing Body Wash Lush Coconut from Target. This body wash has a lovely beachy coconut aroma and is also formulated with coconut oil, so it has deeply nourishing properties. The body wash is more of a deep-cleaning formula, so it also works well for a post-gym rinse that leaves the skin feeling and smelling refreshed.Scent: Coconut
Size: 18 ounces
Key Ingredients: Coconut oil -
Native Limited Edition Girl Scout Trefoils Cookie Body Wash
Image Credit: Target Native Limited Edition Girl Scout Trefoils Cookie Body WashThe Native Limited Edition Girl Scout Trefoils Cookie Body Wash is one of the best-smelling body washes I have ever tried. I’m not normally into sweet scents, but this body wash smells exactly like the Girl Scout cookie, which is a classic shortbread, so it has a nutty and warm aroma. The aroma doesn’t linger too long—which I actually prefer—so you get that invigorating cookie scent while in the shower or bath, but don’t walk around smelling like a Trefoils all day long.Scent: Trefoils Cookie
Size: 18 ounces
Key Ingredients: Not listed
