# Body wash that smells nice

Source: HiveTried, https://hivetried.com/beauty/body-wash/smells-nice/
Category: Beauty > Body wash. Updated 2026-10-08. Based on 148 counted first-hand reports from Target shopper reviews, Jun 2022 to Oct 2026.

**Question:** Which body wash smells nice?

**Short answer:** Method Simply Nourish Body Wash has the best record for scent: 38 of 40 shoppers who stated an outcome said they like how it smells, and more shoppers weighed in on it than on any other wash here. Dove Deep Moisture Body Wash follows at 27 of 30 and Olay Ultra Moisture Body Wash at 30 of 35, while Dove Refreshing Cucumber & Green Tea Body Wash has the weakest record here at 21 of 25. Just four body washes cleared our bar, two of them Dove, and their records sit close together, from 21 of 25 to 38 of 40, so treat the order as a close call.

**What stands out:** Every wash draws the same complaint, a scent that is unpleasant, too strong or not what shoppers expected. It ranges from 2 of 40 shoppers for Method to 5 of 35 for Olay and 4 of 25 for the cucumber Dove.

## Ranking (buyers who said whether it worked)

| Rank | Product | Likes the smell | Share | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Method Simply Nourish Body Wash | 38 of 40 | 95% | yes |
| 2 | Dove Deep Moisture Body Wash | 27 of 30 | 90% | yes |
| 3 | Olay Ultra Moisture Body Wash | 30 of 35 | 86% | yes |
| 4 | Dove Refreshing Cucumber & Green Tea Body Wash | 21 of 25 | 84% | yes |

Ranked by the lower bound of a 90% Wilson confidence interval, so a product needs a high share and enough reports to rank high. An Amazon link is shown only when at least 60% say it works.

## Product notes

### 1. Method Simply Nourish Body Wash

Nearly every shopper who stated an outcome liked the smell: 38 of 40. More shoppers weighed in on this wash than on any other here, and reviews first posted on Method's own site agree at 10 of 10, which we show but don't count. 22% of its reviews also praise the lather.

- Praised for: Lathers well (22%), Good value (10%)
- Reports counted: 40

### 2. Dove Deep Moisture Body Wash

Another strong showing, with 27 of 30 shoppers liking the smell. Dislikes were few: 3 of 30 said it was unpleasant, too strong or not what they expected. Reviews first posted on Dove's own site run 5 of 7, a small group that we show but don't count, and 10% of reviews call it good value.

- Praised for: Lathers well (13%), Good value (10%)
- Reports counted: 39

### 3. Olay Ultra Moisture Body Wash

Smell complaints are the main knock: 5 of 35 shoppers said the scent was unpleasant, too strong or not what they expected, and 5% of its reviews say it fades fast. Still, 30 of 35 liked the smell. Reviews first posted on Olay's own site run 5 of 7, which we show but don't count.

- Praised for: Lathers well (10%)
- Complaints: Scent fades fast (5%)
- Reports counted: 40

### 4. Dove Refreshing Cucumber & Green Tea Body Wash

This wash has the weakest record here, but 21 of 25 shoppers still liked the smell. Praise for a lasting scent shows up in 7% of its reviews, and 7% call the wash thin or watery. Reviews first posted on Dove's own site run 6 of 6, which we show but don't count.

- Praised for: Lathers well (14%), Scent lasts (7%), Good value (7%)
- Complaints: Thin or watery (7%)
- Reports counted: 29

## Questions

**Which body wash smells nice?**

Method Simply Nourish Body Wash has the best record (38 of 40), followed by Dove Deep Moisture Body Wash (27 of 30), Olay Ultra Moisture Body Wash (30 of 35) and Dove Refreshing Cucumber & Green Tea Body Wash (21 of 25). Just four body washes cleared our bar, two of them Dove, so that is the whole list. Smell is personal, so treat gaps of a few reviews as ties.

**Does Dove Refreshing Cucumber & Green Tea Body Wash smell good?**

Mostly yes: 21 of 25 shoppers said they liked the smell. It has the weakest record here, though, and 7% of its reviews call it thin or watery. Reviews first posted on Dove's own site run 6 of 6, which we show but don't count.

**Does the scent of Olay Ultra Moisture Body Wash fade?**

Some shoppers say so: 5% of its reviews say the scent fades fast. Still, 30 of 35 shoppers said they liked how it smells, and 5 of 35 said it was unpleasant, too strong or not what they expected.

**Does this ranking say how a body wash feels on skin?**

No. This page counts what shoppers said about the smell, nothing more. For how washes did on dry skin, see the dry-skin ranking.

## Method

HiveTried counts first-hand reports only, drops reviews written for free products, shows brand-site reviews without counting them, and never accepts payment for placement. Full method: https://hivetried.com/how-we-count/