Thanks to tips from the internet, we’re all familiar with the power of scent stacking. It allows you to create a unique cocktail of fragrances. However, no matter how many perfumes you layer, making a scent last longer is a challenge in the warmer months. Since skin is prone to sweating, perfumes seem to disappear quickly after being applied.
The solution to this problem: Use a scented body lotion. It keeps your skin hydrated, allowing the scent to linger longer. What’s more, it’s also the perfect base for a long-lasting scent. Think of it as a base for your perfume.
The new era of scented body lotions has said goodbye to the sugary body creams of our past. They’re so sophisticated that they’ve even made us rave about some of the more luxurious fragrances in our perfume cabinets. Great value for money, and hydrating your skin? We’re all in.
The best body lotions that smell like expensive perfume
Necessaire Body Lotion Santal
Just by looking at the name, you can definitely guess which iconic fragrance it reminds you of. Not only does it leave you smelling rich, spicy and warm, its peptide formula leaves limbs glowing.
Buy Necessaire Body Lotion Santal at Sephora UK for £46
Sol de Janeiro Beija Flor Elasti-Cream
This rich, buttery fragrance, blending woods, amber and a hint of fresh florals, softens skin and intensely hydrates. If you’re a fan of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540, this scent is a must-have.
Buy Sol de Janeiro Beija Flor Elasti-Cream at LookFantastic for £48
Rare Beauty Comforting Moisturizing Body Lotion
Providing 24-hour hydration and a non-greasy feel, this niacinamide-rich lotion leaves skin plump and smooth, while the cozy vetiver, cashmere and grapefruit scent is like a hug in a bottle.
Buy Rare Beauty Find Comfort Hydrating Body Lotion at Sephora UK for £28
Ouai St. Barts Body Butter
If you love the scent combination of sunscreen on warm skin, look no further. The beachy sunscreen is a blend of juicy dragon fruit, tangy orange blossom and heavenly tuberose, while the hydrating balm is formulated with a trio of coconut oil, squalane and cupuacu butter.
Buy Ouai St. Barts Body Butter at LookFantastic for £34
Fresh Sugar Lemon Body Butter
Like Akro’s Bake, this product delivers the texture of freshly baked lemon cake, combining tangy citrus with sweet sugar. Enriched with shea butter, vitamin C and vitamin E, the lightweight formula melts into the skin instantly.
Buy Fresh Sugar Lemon Body Butter at LookFantastic for £30
Rituals Cherry Blossom Body Cream
If you’ve been obsessed with the gourmand scent trend, this scent features the on-trend cherry notes with the addition of rice milk for a fruity, creamy scent. The texture is easy to apply and is packed with antioxidants to nourish the skin barrier.
Buy Rituals Cherry Blossom Body Cream at Boots for £22.90
& Other Stories Perfect Pistachio Body Cream
Pistachios are in short supply, so why not quench your chocolate thirst with a body cream? This body cream features warm gourmand notes that blend sweet white chocolate, candied vanilla and smooth musk. Satisfy your sweet tooth and say goodbye to 4pm fatigue.
Shop & Other Stories Perfecting Pistachio Body Cream, £14
Space NK Padros Tides Body Cream
This watery fragrance, inspired by the sea breezes of an Aegean seaside resort, blends with notes of fig, elderflower and sea salt to create an addictive, fresh scent. Shea butter and pomegranate enzymes leave skin feeling silky smooth and intensely hydrating.
Shop Space NK Padros Tides Body Cream, £22