12 Best-Smelling Body Lotions of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

Rating: 4/5

Smells like: Banana and floral notes

Tester notes:

• Has a nostalgic, sunscreen-like scent that feels like summertime
• So many soothing ingredients (vitamin E, hemp seed oil, cucumber extract) in the formula, so it’s great to layer on after a day in the sun
• Not the most complex or “chic” fragrance profile (but, hey, sometimes that’s what hits)

Rating: 4/5

Smells like: Pink guava, coconut water, dewy gardenia

Tester notes:

• Sweet guava scent is unique compared to so many other body lotions I tested
• Silky, smooth application that feels more lightweight than other body butters
• Can feel slightly sticky on skin for a few minutes before it absorbs

Rating: 4/5

Smells like: Vetiver, vanilla orchid, bergamot

Tester notes:

• Smells exactly like fresh figs
• Can purchase refillable tubes for when you start to run out
• More of a fresh fig scent (so it’s not for you if you’re looking for a sweet fig)

Rating: 4.5/5

Smells like: Fig, sandalwood, coconut milk, clary sage

Tester notes:

• Sandalwood notes aren’t overwhelming; rather, they take on musky warmth
• Lotion is super lightweight, so it doesn’t get stuck to your clothes when you get dressed
• Pairs really well with other Glossier products (like You perfume or the body mists)

Rating: 4.5/5

Smells like: Kenyan hibiscus, Moroccan rose, pear

Tester notes:

• Hibiscus and pear tone down any of the usual powderiness you get from rose notes
• Subdued scent that doesn’t compete too much with my perfume
• Ultra-thick shea butter-based cream that’s majorly moisturizing without feeling heavy on my skin

Rating: 4.5/5

Smells like: Juicy peaches and fresh flower blossoms

Tester notes:

• I’m obsessed with the bouncy, gel texture—it absorbs instantly as I massage it into my skin
• Bright, citrus scent really wakes me up in the morning when I put it on
• I love how this scent pairs with many of my floral perfumes

Rating: 5/5

Smells like: Vanilla orchid, sugared violet, sheer sandalwood

Tester notes:

• One of the most subtle scents from Sol de Janeiro (complimentary–if their other body butters feel too intense for you, try this one)
• Violet, vanilla scent with woodsy notes is perfect before bedtime—I always put it on before sleep, and it’s comforting and soothing
• Rich texture hydrates my skin for hours, but sinks in quickly

Rating: 5/5

Smells like: Bergamot, jasmine, sandalwood

Tester notes:

• Sweet and warm scent smells luxurious—I feel fancy and bougie just rubbing it on
• Fully absorbs as you rub it in, so it doesn’t leave my skin feeling greasy
• Not irritating for sensitive skin (which is a common problem for scented body lotions)

Rating: 5/5

Smells like: Toasted pistachio, vanilla toffee, blonde woods

Tester notes:

• Smells just like pistachio gelato—creamy, sweet, and a teeny bit nutty
• Locks in hydration with shea butter and sunflower seed oil without feeling sticky on skin
• Easy to pick up at my local drugstore

Rating: 5/5

Smells like: Bergamot, vanilla, ambrette seed, amber, musk, tonka bean

Tester notes:

• You’d think this was a $$$$ perfume (on many occasions when I’ve been wearing this, people have asked what perfume I have on and have been shocked that it’s just a body cream)
• Makes my skin feel so soft
• Holds onto the scent for a long time, especially when I lock it in with perfume

Rating: 4.5/5

Smells like: Vanilla, coconut, warm almond

Tester notes:

• Isn’t too strong (especially for a gourmand)
• Has a tropical-esque vanilla fragrance versus a dessert-like scent
• If you don’t like coconut, you probably won’t like this

Rating: 5/5

Smells like: Salted caramel, pistachio, vanilla

Tester notes:

• Ultra-thick cream that really hydrates with cupuaçu butter and guaraná seed extract
• Scent really travels, even if I don’t pair with any perfume
• Some might find the scent too overpowering