Smelling good doesn’t just come from perfumes but can start with a good shower routine with smell-good products. I’ve spent years testing and trying different shower products to find the perfect routine that leaves you not just smelling good, but sme...
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Bar soap
Feminine Hygiene
Body Wash
Exfoliant/Scrubs
Shaving Oil
Lotion
Bar soap
You don’t have to use both but sometimes getting a good base clean before body wash can help add more scent while also keeping you clean. It can also help you feel cleaner if you go in with an antibacterial soap. Totally optional!
This is a great base cleanse, that’s gentle and effective whilst also smelling good. I love going in with a bar soap as a base cleanse as it makes me feel super clean while also adding some scent. This soap smells like shea butter and vanilla and I f...
Dove - Beauty Bar Soap, Shea Butter & Vanilla
I absolutely love this soap for the colder weather when skin gets drier or if you just have sensitive skin. I use this when my skin is being sensitive and it leaves my skin feeling soothed and clean. The scent is subtle but pleasant and is super gent...
Dove - Beauty Bar Soap Oatmeal and Rice Milk Scent
This soap is so underrated in my opinion. I love it for how gentle yet effective it is for cleansing without leaving my feeling dry. The scent is really pleasant and subtle, and it’s so good for sensitive skin. It also gently exfoliates so it’s a 2 i...
Ivory Gentle Exfoliating Bar Soap Vanilla Oat
Feminine Hygiene
Very important and for this you really want to keep it simple and basic. An unscented gentle soap is all you need - only on the outside!
I use this daily and it never fails. I love it because it’s super gentle, super basic, unscented and never gives me issues. Make sure to only use on the outside, never inside! This never irritates me down there and helps me feel clean without any iss...
Dove - Sensitive Skin Beauty Bar
Very similar to the sensitive skin bar - gentle, effective, unscented, and perfect for down there. Super basic - which is what you want! I love both of these bar soaps for their gentle yet effective cleansing power whilst still keeping everything bal...
Dove - Original White Beauty Bar
Body Wash
The fun part! Picking a body wash really helps with smelling delicious. I always go for sweet, gourmand, vanilla scents as they smell good always.
I use this daily every time I shower! I love the hints of vanilla and subtle oat and is such a sweet scent (my favourite). It’s such a great body wash as the oats are really calming and it’s super gentle too while still effectively cleansing! Smells ...
St. Ives - Soothing Cruelty-Free Oatmeal & Shea Butter Body Wash
Gourmand lovers will love this! Vanilla mixed with caramel and cashmere and it’s a favourite of mine. It gives such a silky lather and the scent lasts after the shower for me! Has me smelling like subtle vanilla and caramel and never causing breakout...
Whipped cream goodness, this body wash is definitely in my top 3 favourite body washes. The scent is amazing; vanilla and whipped cream that lasts after the shower! Such a great sweet scent and leaves me feeling clean but not dry. I recommend this fo...
Philosophy - Fresh Cream Scent-Sational Hydrating Bath & Shower Gel
Here’s an amazing hack for body odour! Use this on the under arms or any skin folds to avoid odour. This antiseptic wash is so good at preventing any bad smelling smells under the arms, I was shocked when i first tried it. Just rub it in, I let it si...
Hibiclens - Antiseptic Skin Cleanser
If you like coconut and sweetness, this is for you. I love that it’s gentle and natural so it doesn’t leave the skin feeling stripped. Smells like coconut, rice milk, and shea butter wrapped in one and is such a delicious scent. Effectively cleanses ...
Method Simply Nourish Body Wash Coconut
Exfoliant/Scrubs
For smooth skin, exfoliating is a must usually. Whether you use an exfoliating scrub or exfoliating glove, it’ll make your skin feel so smooth while also making you smell amazing!
Vanilla sugar scrub that smells soooo good. This not only makes my skin feel super smooth but smells amazing too. Anytime I use this scrub, I’ll be touching my legs all the time because they feel so smooth. It’s a rich vanilla scent that is perfect f...
Tree Hut - Vanilla Shea Sugar Scrub
Smells like brown sugar and sweetness! This is another great scrub that doesn’t break the bank and is super accessible. This gives deep exfoliation so it leaves my skin silky smooth. Is great for exfoliating before shaving or if you just want to feel...
Dove - Body Scrub, Brown Sugar + Coconut
Coffee lovers this is for you! A sweet and subtle coffee scent that isn’t too strong. Great for exfoliating and every time I use this I find the scent lasts. I’ll smell it on me the next day which is very impressive! A really great sweet coffee scent...
OGX - Coconut Coffee Body Scrub
I use these with my body wash if I feel like skipping a scrub. Don’t be too rough on your skin as you don’t want to irritate it but these always leave me feeling smooth and clean af. I really recommend these to use with your body wash to exfoliate an...
EvridWear - Exfoliating Dual Texture Gloves
Shaving Oil
These are a game changer for a clean shave and super soft skin. I only started using one a couple months ago and it’s amazing! They leave the skin so smooth, and not dry at all.
Smells as good as the lotion version! Gives me a clean shave with no bumps and makes shaving super quick and easy. I find the scent lasts after the shower too! If you use the lotion version too afterwards you’ll smell amazing from layering the two. S...
eos - Vanilla Cashmere Shave Oil
This is my current shaving oil I use and I love it. Smells like vanilla and cream and my skin feels sooo soft afterwards. I always just rinse it off with water and my skin feels smooth and moisturized after! Using this, there’s a 90% reduction in raz...
Tree Hut - Vanilla Moisturizing Shave Oil
Lotion
Crucial for smelling delicious! Lotion can make or break your smell good routine so here are my favourite lotions that smell delicious and actually last on the skin!
Vanilla, cashmere and caramel mixed into one bottle. This is hyped for a reason! It’s thick and moisturizing without being too heavy or oily and leaves you smelling amazing. My skin feels soft and moisturized, and it sinks in pretty quick which makes...
eos - Vanilla Cashmere Shea Better 24HR Moisture Body Lotion
I used to wear this daily and had an ex boyfriend tell me I smelt like chocolate chip cookies. This stuff smells so good it makes you smell edible. It really does smell like cookies, so if you love sweet scents this is for you! Such a great cocoa but...
Palmer's - Cocoa Butter Formula Softening Lotion
This is scentless but amazing for layering a nice smelling body oil over top. Super moisturizing and leaves the skin feeling super soft immediately after applying. I love it because it isn’t greasy at all but is still extremely moisturizing. Great fo...
Naturium - Bio-Lipid Restoring Body Lotion
Body Oil
Optional but is a great step if you really want to seal in the scents and/or add the finishing touch. These body oils are super moisturizing and smell amazing, and don’t cause breakouts on the body!
Such an amazing drugstore option that I use daily! Smells like cocoa butter and every time I use it, my skin feels so soft the next day. Highly recommend and is amazing for applying post-shave down there! Whenever I use this after shaving I never get...
Johnson's - Baby Oil Gel, Shea & Cocoa Butter
This is made specifically for after shaving, but I still use it regardless of shaving or not! Actually smells like a donut and makes you smell edible. It’s a super light oil and sinks in fast so you aren’t greasy for hours. I apply this and wait a fe...
Truly - Glazed Donut After Shave Oil
Body & Hair Spray
The cherry on top! I found that adding a body and hair spray after just ties it all together and has my hair smelling great. These are my favourite light but detectable scents to finish off your routine!
Makes you smell like vanilla heaven and isn’t overpowering. Very subtle but is so nice sprayed on the body and hair! It’s basic, but is one of my favourite vanilla scents as it’s subtle but is surprisingly long lasting. This is a great finishing touc...
Victoria's Secret - Bare Vanilla Body Mist
Soooo delicious. Hints of vanilla, subtle coconut and caramel. Whenever I wear this, I get so many compliments and questions about what I’m wearing. It’s not overpowering at all but you can still smell it for hours. A great option for a sweet smellin...
Victoria's Secret PINK Vanilla & Dreamy Mist
Such a creamy vanilla scent, I love it. Delicious vanilla, creamy cashmere and it is somehow subtle but enough to smell amazing. I recently bought and tried this and immediately loved it. I spray this on my hair and some on the body and I smell like ...
PHLUR - Vanilla Skin Body Mist
Using this on my hair makes it smell so good. It’s a vanilla scent with light lemon and almond and the scents work so well together. I highly recommend because I smell this in my hair for days afterwards (seriously). Makes my hair smell amazing.