Scent Superstars
Best Candle
Best Perfume
Maison Marie No.04 Bois de Balincourt Perfume Oil
Best Aromatherapy
J.R. Watkins Awaken Aromatherapy In-Shower Mist
We could all benefit from channeling Alicia Keys's energy — and the Keys Soulcare Sage + Oat Milk Candle ($38) makes that possible. Described by the singer herself as "me in a scent," it's impossible not to be intrigued by this candle. Sage adds a smoky warmth to the relaxing, welcoming scent, while oat milk helps relax the mind and body. It's an indulgent, but surprisingly versatile, way to reset or wind down whenever the need strikes.
"Heavenly" is an easy way to describe the Maison Marie's No.04 Bois de Balincourt Perfume Oil ($57).
More officially, with key notes of sandalwood, vetiver, and amberwood, it's also woody, warm, and pretty damn sexy. The perfume oil formula is a smart play too; it's moisturizing, easy to apply, and more long-lasting than your average body oil.
Spritz serious spa vibes in your shower with the J.R. Watkins Awaken Aromatherapy In-Shower Mist ($15). If you've been struggling to feel bright-eyed and ready to start yet another day at home, this blend of refreshing coriander and citrusy bergamot will jolt you right awake — and linger all through your wash. Just spray a few times while the water is running before hopping in.
Best Scent Hall of Famer
Nécessaire Body Wash Eucalyptus
It's easy to grab any old body wash
at the drugstore, but the Nécessaire Eucalyptus Body Wash ($25) gives you something to look forward to when you shower. Since its 2018 launch, the formula has garnered an obsessively loyal fan base — but we still can't kick the eucalyptus scent. It's refreshing enough to wake you up in the morning, but calming enough to help you unwind at the end of a long day. Plus, the formula leaves skin feeling equally soft and clean.
Keys Soulcare Sage + Oat
Milk Candle