There is literally nothing better than when someone tells you, ‘you smell good’, it’s an elite compliment that’ll have you smiling from ear to ear for the rest of the day. Smelling good should fall under the aromatherapy category because it truly is an underrated virtue. However, we’ve all fallen victim to those days you’ve stepped outside and realised you’ve forgotten to spray yourself. The horror!
Yes, we could douse ourselves in perfume, though we all know that only lasts so long. But what if I told you, you don’t always need to rely on that? *Enter beauty products that smell good*.
There are some seriously slept-on products that smell amazing and unfortunately may have missed your radar. So, here is a roundup of THE best-smelling beauty products, from the iconic and heavenly scents of Sol De Janeiro to the best perfumes, we’ve covered all bases.
BRAZILIAN BUM BUM CREAM
What it smells like:
Pistachio, vanilla, salted caramel
How could we talk about smelling incredible and not mention this product? You will turn heads with this cream in your corner as it works wonders for the skin and smells sensational for a very long time. The forecast shows a whirlwind of compliments coming your way.
Briogeo Banana + Coconut Nourishing Body Cream
What it smells like:
Geranium leaf, mandarin, bergamot
This smells like your new favourite body cleanser. This foamy formula enriches your skin with essential oils and the refreshing, citrusy notes of geranium leaf for fresh-smelling skin that’s soft to the touch.
GUAVA HYDRATING BODY WASH
What it smells like:
Guava and mango
One wash and you’ll have a swarm of people guavatating towards you because it smells that good. Hydrating and sweet-smelling, this body wash will smooth your skin with the sensational scent of a juicy guava.
HOLIROOTS™ HIBISCUS HYDRATING HAIR OIL MIST
What it smells like:
Hibiscus, red champaca, jasmine
Meet your newest mist-have. This hair oil revitalises and refreshes dry hair with an antioxidant-rich formula, that locks moisture and notes of red hibiscus and jasmine into the hair.
GLOW FIGURE SMOOTHIE SHOWER GEL
What it smells like:
Mango, coconut, guava
An exotic medley of mango and guava notes will have you second guessing where you are, the tropics or the shower? Fruity and fresh, this shower gel nourishes the skin with antioxidants, vitamins, and all the other good stuff your skin deserves.
BODY POLISH
What it smells like:
Peach, pear, vanilla
This is on the list because who doesn’t want to smell like a sweet and juicy bowl of peach sorbet? This body polish will help you scrub away dead skin cells and body odour with a delicious sugar-based formula. Soft and sweet-smelling skin for the win.
PERFECT NIGHT'S SLEEP MAGNESIUM BODY BUTTER
What it smells like:
Lavender, basil, jasmine
Creamy, refreshing, and rich, this body butter infuses your skin with a floral bouquet of lavender and jasmine for fabulously fragranced skin- the kind one dreams of. This is that pre-sleep essential you didn’t know you needed.
MY HAPPY™ COCOA & CASHMERE
What it smells like:
Cocoa, vanilla, musk
If you’re a fragrance fanatic and don’t have this in your collection, what are you doing? This perfume is a serious game changer with rich, decadent, and delightful notes that capture the nostalgia of freshly baked brownies into a bottle.
LIP SLEEPING MASK
What it smells like:
Vanilla bean
In case you forgot, your lips can smell insanely good too. This lip mask is a vanilla bean dream that coats your lips with a luxurious and sweet scent that lingers for a long time. Disclaimer: you (unfortunately) cannot eat this- don’t be deceived by its delicious smell.
ORCHID ANTIOXIDANT FACIAL OIL
What it smells like:
Orchid, jasmine
This product takes the top spot for facial oils that smell incredible. Other than being insanely hydrating, a rich blend of exotic oils infuses the skin with moisture and a luxurious, to-die-for scent that lets you tap into your calmest self.
HAND & BODY LOTION
What it smells like:
Black tulip, plum, white chocolate
If you’re into having super-supple and sweet-smelling skin, then you need this lotion. This is that lotion that’ll have people asking, ‘what perfume do you use?’. Formulated with cocoa and shea butter this lotion will melt into the skin and replenish it, while leaving behind a sweet and decadent scent that’ll stay all day.
