Looking for a new body lotion to parch dry skin? Wish it could smell a little more like your next signature scent? Enough choosing between effective body-care and delectable fragrances. From woodsy and sultry to bright and citrus-forward, these best smelling body lotions deliver the best of both skin-loving worlds.
Rare Beauty Find Comfort Awaken Confidence Bouncy Body Cream ($36)
Packed with nourishing, softening murumuru and shea butters plus hydrating niacinamide and hyaluronic acid, this buzzy cream offers so much more than its addicting peachy scent.
Santu Beauty Coco Corazon Body Lotion ($42)
Forget what you thought you knew about coconut‑scented lotions. This warm, transportive blend gets its depth from real ingredients—harvested coffee, hydrating coconut, and smooth Mexican vanilla—creating a cozy scent that never turns overly sweet. And for skin, it’s cushioned with shea butter and anti‑inflammatory copal oil for a soft, nourished finish.
Oak Essentials Luminous Body Lotion ($56)
Centering notes of chamomile and blue tansy instantly transport you to your favorite spa while the cushiony lotion—packed with rose oil, shea butter and coconut oil—sinks right in for softer, more supple skin instantly.
Cyklar Nutrient-Rich Body Cream in Sacred Santal ($29)
Packed with niacinamide, squalane, prickly pear water and banana flower extract, this luxe cream is all about deep, lasting hydration. But the scent is just as swoon‑worthy—cashmere, vanilla, amber and bergamot blend into the ultimate cozy, skin‑hugging fragrance.
Josie Maran Whipped Argan Oil Body Butter ($36)
Available in multiple yummy scents—Topless Tangerine is our favorite for warmer months—this whipped body butter features a trio of good-for-skin ingredients like the brand's signature argan oil, avocado oil and shea butter for softer, more supple skin.
Salt & Stone Black Rose & Oud Hydrating Body Lotion ($20)
Aside from the sexy floral-meets-sultry scent, this non-greasy lotion packs in seaweed extracts and niacinamide for your softest skin yet.
Youth to the People Superfood Hand + Body Lotion ($48)
Superfoods like kale, spinach, green tea, alfalfa, and vitamins C and E offer serious antioxidant protection while the elevated cedarwood and green pepper scent make a statement.
LUSH Karma Kream ($17)
Bright notes of orange and patchouli invigorate a tired mind while almond oil, cocoa butter and glycerin transform dry, dull skin from the neck down.
54 Thrones Barrier Repair Cloud Body Cream ($36)
Packed with plumping peptides, hydrating hyaluronic acid and delicious notes of Ugandan vanilla and Ethiopian honey, this whipped body cream from one of Oprah's favorite brands is fit for a queen.
KORA Organics Nourishing Hand and Body Lotion ($59)
Packed with antioxidant-filled microalgae and protective and soothing ceramides, this spa-scented lotion instantly softens skin and uplifts the senses with notes of mint, rose and geranium.
Lux Unfiltered Conditioning Body Cream ($38)
While this creamy lotion is also available in a fragrance-free option, the Santal variety is our favorite. It smells like a five-star hotel lobby, sinks right into the skin and nourishes and brightens with ingredients like jojoba, squalane, hyaluronic acid and vitamin C. Win-win-win.
Saltair Exotic Pulp Body Lotion ($14)
Make every day feel like summer with this bright, citrus-forward option. Packed with notes of guava, orange and musk, this AHA– and niacinamide–infused lotion keeps skin looking as glowy as ever.
Caudalíe Vinotherapist Replenishing Vegan Body Butter ($38)
With an ingredient list featuring organic sweet almond, desert date, grapeseed oils and shea butter, it should come as no surprise this rich, buttery cream smells more like a French pâtisserie than a lotion.
OSEA Malibu Undaria Algae Body Butter ($54)
Want to smell like you're fresh out of a spa treatment? This melts-right-in butter is packed with seaweed, ceramides and a fleet of natural oils to keep your skin looking pampered, too.
Sol De Janeiro Beija Flor Elasti-Cream($48)
The Brazilian-born brand does it again with its latest decadently scented lotion. Along with a zingy, floral scent, the rich cream is infused with collagen and squalane to help with uneven texture and tone over time.
Moroccanoil Body Soufflé ($40)
The only thing better than a veil of Moroccanoil's signature amber scent on your strands? A layer on your body via this squalane- and natural oil-boosted cream.
L'Occitane Moisturizing And Smoothing Milk Veil ($50)
Quick to absorb and never sticky, this lightweight lotion not only delivers softening ingredients to parched skin, but leaves behind a sophisticated almond scent and a hint of shimmer, too.
Susanne Kaufmann Body Butter ($85)
This ultra-luxe formula relies on olive oil, vitamin E, shea butter and sunflower seed oil for its rich hydration, and a balance of citrus and sweetness for its subtle yet long-lasting scent.
Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow AHA Pink Dream Body Cream ($26)
Dry, flaky skin begone. This sweetly scented, sinks-right-in formula is loaded with gentle exfoliating AHAs and hydrating hyaluronic acid to reveal softer, smoother skin.
Summer Fridays Summer Skin Nourishing Body Lotion ($28)
A blend of ceramides, hyaluronic acid and natural oils and butters quench even desperately dry skin; an addicting coconut-vanilla scent is an added bonus.
Drunk Elephant Sili Body Lotion ($26)
This yummy, almond-scented lotion isn't the least bit sticky, and is filled with nourishing ingredients—think marula butter, marula oil, shea butter and ceramides—to lock in serious long-term moisture.
Hempz Original Herbal Body Moisturizer ($23)
If fresh, clean scents are your thing, look no further than this hemp seed oil–infused lotion. The never-overpowering, addictive scent is a bonus—the real benefit lies in the sinks-right-in formula that delivers softer, smoother skin instantly.
Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream ($48)
This rich, dry skin–quenching cream (pronounced boom boom in Brazil) has an incredibly addictive scent: It's part tropical, part warm and sensual—all qualities of the country itself. Chock-full of guaraná, a caffeine-rich Amazonian plant, it also works to stimulate circulation and keep your bikini body looking firm.
Fresh SugarBath Sugar Lemon Body Lotion ($30)
For all you citrus lovers, this sweet, zesty body lotion is sure to please. Based on Fresh's best-selling Sugar Lemon fragrance, it's no wonder this lightweight lotion is coveted by beauty enthusiasts. Plus, it's quick to absorb and soothes dry skin—an obvious win-win.
Malin + Goetz Rum Body Lotion ($44)
Equal parts musky and fresh, a small drop of this richly scented lotion goes a long way—and is instantly recognizable among the brand’s loyal followers. Plus, it’s infused with provitamin B5 and fatty acids to quench parched skin fast.
Oribe Restorative Body Cream($68)
Oribe’s signature Côte d'Azur fragrance is now available in a softening body cream that lives up to the brand’s luxe standards. Case in point: its long list of nourishing ingredients, including almond, meadowfoam, starflower, olive, jojoba and grape seed oils.
Juara Candlenut Body Creme ($38)
Lather up with this nongreasy, tropical-scented (it's a nutty, coconut type fragrance) body cream right when you get out of the shower so your skin is still damp. It's so soft and velvety and sinks right in, making your skin feel smoother than ever. Plus, the scent will linger for hours—no perfume necessary.
