Hi everyone and happy July! Do you have any fun plans for the long holiday weekend? We’re mostly sticking around home but have a few family get-together plans that we’re excited about. We also have a bunch of overgrown plants (and plenty of weeds!) to tackle in our backyard so I’m looking forward to getting a good yardwork sesh or two in.
I’ve been thinking about doing this post for some time now. I actually first came up with the idea in the middle of winter and that seemed like a silly time to post about coconut fragrances so I’ve been patiently waiting for summer to roll around! ⏳ It also seemed like perfect timing, as these all pair perfectly with the yummy coconut perfumes I talked about in my last post!
Without further ado, I give you my list of the best Bath & Body Works coconut shower gels!
At The Beach
- Notes: frangipani blossoms, toasted coconut, bergamot waters
- Key Characteristics: coconut overdose, sunscreen, tropical floral
- This Fragrance Also Available In: fine fragrance mist, super smooth body lotion, Wallflowers home fragrance, moisturizing body wash, purse-sized hand cream, travel-sized shower gel
At the Beach is a long-time B&BW summer staple of mine! It really does remind me of spending an afternoon at the beach with old school coconut-scented tanning oil slathered on. It’s a beautiful combo of coconut and tropical frangipani with a tiny hint of citrus from the bergamot. This is heavily coconut-leaning and I would definitely put it in a ‘sunscreeny coconut’ category. This fragrance pairs beautifully with the Vacation perfume I recently talked about, which really IS based off of a sunscreen!
I chose to get this one in the moisturizing body wash for my extra dry skin days but it is also available in the shower gel as well.
Find it here:
At the Beach shower gel (at Amazon)
At the Beach – entire line (at Amazon)
At the Beach shower gel (at B&BW)
Copper Coconut Sands
- Notes: sun-kissed coconut, soft orchid petals, creamy sandalwood
- Key Characteristics: warm, cozy, solar
- This Fragrance Also Available In: fine fragrance mist, super smooth body lotion, ultimate hydration body cream
This is such a lovely, warm, cozy scent. It reminds me of being on the beach at sunset with a fluffy towel wrapped around my shoulders, after a day of swimming and playing in the sun. It has a very cozy solar feel along with the coconut and creamy sandalwood. This is not an overly sweet fragrance or candy-like as some of the other ones in this list are so I think it will appeal to a lot of people. I also think the warmer feel makes it appropriate for year-round use. Massively love this one!
Find it here:
Copper Coconut Sands 2-pack shower gel (at Amazon)
Copper Coconut Sands moisturizing Body wash (at Amazon)
Copper Coconut Sands – entire line (at Amazon)
Vanilla Coconut
- Notes: whipped vanilla, peach blossom, warm coconut
- Key Characteristics: classic, lightly sweet, crowd-pleaser
- This Fragrance Also Available In: fine fragrance mist, super smooth body lotion, gentle gel hand soap, gentle & clean foaming hand soap, shea butter cleansing bar
If you’re looking for a classic coconut and vanilla combo, search no further! This is exactly what it says it is: lots of cozy and yummy coconut and vanilla. It’s got some sweetness to it but I wouldn’t say it’s tooth-achingly sweet or goes in a candy direction. It actually sort of reminds me of those classic little tree-shaped car fresheners in the coconut scent. And I mean that in the best way possible, those little trees bring back a lot of good memories for me!
Find it here:
Vanilla Coconut – entire line (at Amazon)
Belize Tropical Cabana
- Notes: banana daquiri, juicy pineapple, golden sands
- Key Characteristics: fruity, gourmand, tropical
- This Fragrance Also Available In: fine fragrance mist, body lotion, ultra shea body cream
I talked about this yummy scent last summer in my tropical scent shower gel haul and it’s still a huge fave. It has a touch of the coconut sunscreen vibes similar to At the Beach but with less tropical flowers and more fruity notes added. This gourmandish fragrance reminds me of a sweet tropical beverage or smoothie that one might enjoy while on holiday in a tropical locale. It instantly makes me feel relaxed and has me dreaming of my next sunny summer getaway!
Sadly, I did not see this one on B&BW’s website this year. But Amazon still carries it in select products, including a bundle with the shower gel, that I’ll link to below.
Find it here:
Belize Tropical Cabana – entire line (at Amazon)
Oahu Coconut Sunset
- Notes: coconut blossom, sparkling bergamot, beach tuberose, Hawaiian monoi, molten amber
- Key Characteristics: tropical floral, sweet, ambery
- This Fragrance Also Available In: fine fragrance mist, ultra shea butter body cream, body lotion
Oahu Coconut Sunset is another shower gel I featured in last summer’s tropical haul. This pretty fragrance focuses on the monoi note, which is an oil made from soaking tiaré flowers (aka Tahitian gardenia) in coconut oil. This delicious-smelling oil is used as a skin and hair softener. Besides the heavenly scent of monoi, this fragrance also features a beautiful tuberose note and an ambery undertone. If you like the idea of sweet, tropical flowers mixed in with your coconut, this is the one for you!
This is another one I’m not seeing on B&BW’s site this year but Amazon usually has it in stock.
Find it here:
Oahu Coconut Sunset – entire line (at Amazon)
Coconut Palm
- Notes: coconut cream, white palm, vanilla
- Key Characteristics: light, classic, great for layering
- This Fragrance Also Available In: fine fragrance mist, ultra shea body cream
This pretty scent is the lightest of the bunch. It’s a great option for folks who like a lighter scent but still want that tropical kiss of coconut. This is a simple, no frills coconut that’s not super sweet, candy-like, fruity, or floral. Just basic coconut that smells great. Its lightness also makes it perfect for layering under almost any perfume but, of course, it’s especially good under my favorite coconut ones!
Find it here:
Coconut Palm – entire line (at Amazon)
Fresh Coconut & Cotton
- Notes: coconut, coastal breeze, beachside cotton
- Key Characteristics: clean, sweet, lightly aquatic
- This Fragrance Also Available In: fine fragrance mist, ultimate hydration body cream, Wallflowers home fragrance, single-wick candle
This another one I’ve featured before, actually fairly recently, in my spring shower gel haul. This is the one for lovers of clean scents. It’s the perfect merging of a sweet, spun sugar-esque coconut and fresh, clean, cotton. There’s also a slight aquatic touch here as well, making it a refreshing choice for a hotter day. I feel like this one is pretty unisex, too. If you’re a guy who likes coconut scents, you should definitely give it a try!
Find it here:
Fresh Coconut & Cotton shower gel 2-pack (at Amazon)
Fresh Coconut & Cotton – entire line (at Amazon)
Poolside Coconut Colada (previously known as Fresh Coconut Colada)
- Notes: coconut milk, vanilla rum, pink hibiscus
- Key Characteristics: sweet, candy, tropical drink
- This Fragrance Also Available In: fine fragrance mist, body lotion, ultra shea body cream
Poolside Coconut Colada is another one with a yummy, sweet candy vibe. I would put this in a similar category with the other B&BW scents that remind me of a tropical-flavored Hi-Chew candy, such as Pure Wonder and Waikiki Beach Coconut (another great B&BW coconut scent!) As you might surmise from the name, it also smells like a delicious piña colada! However, despite the name and rum note, I would not describe this as a ‘boozy’ scent.
Find it here:
Poolside Coconut Colada shower gel (at Amazon)
Poolside/Fresh Coconut Colada -entire line (at Amazon)
Coconut Cream Pie
- Notes: toasted coconut flakes, caramel custard, golden pie crust
- Key Characteristics: gourmand, yummy, cozy
- This Fragrance Also Available In: fine fragrance mist, gentle foaming hand soap, ultra shea body cream, body lotion
I’ve now raved about this fragrance already in two separate posts (last spring’s hand soap and shower gel hauls) and I’ve only grown to love it more! It has a delightful burnt caramel note that I find completely addictive. I don’t know how they managed to create that burnt impression so accurately but I find it super interesting! That caramel combined with the coconut is just absolutely delicious. It smells exactly like a coconut-topped crème brûlée to me.
At the time of this writing, I do not see the shower gel at B&BW but Amazon has it included with some great bundles so I will link that below. This scrumptious fragrance is absolutely worth owning in multiple products!
Find it here:
Coconut Cream Pie shower gel 2-pack (at Amazon)
Coconut Cream Pie – entire line (at Amazon)
Frosted Coconut Snowball
- Notes: frosted coconut, ‘North Pole’ vanilla, winter freesia, snow-kissed woods, & spun sugar
- Key Characteristics: feminine, floral, versatile
- This Fragrance Also Available In: fine fragrance mist, ultra shea body cream, super smooth body lotion, gentle foaming hand soap, body butter, Wallflowers home fragrance, shea butter hand cream
With its mix of coconut, florals, and woodsy touches, I think this fragrance is absolutely year-round appropriate, despite the wintry moniker. It’s a pretty blend of freesia, vanilla, light woods, and of course, coconut. It’s lightly feminine and probably has the least strong coconut note of the bunch so if you prefer your coconut to take a backseat to your florals, this should be a great choice. I love this versatile fragrance and it’s another one I’ve recommended before.
As this is a seasonal fragrance, it is not currently available at B&BW but Amazon has it and I’ll link that below.
Find it here:
Frosted Coconut Snowball shower gel (at Amazon)
Frosted Coconut Snowball – entire line (Amazon)
HONORABLE MENTION: Bali Black Coconut Sands
- Notes: coconut milk, tonka bean, jasmine, sea salt musk, & black sand
- Key Characteristics: tropical floral, pretty, elevated
- This Fragrance Also Available In: fine fragrance mist, ultra shea body cream, super smooth body lotion,
My last one for today is this beautiful fragrance inspired by the gorgeous black sand beaches of Bali. It is such a pretty blend of coconut, jasmine, and salty beach vibes. The lovely tonka bean gives it a little extra depth. This feels like an elevated coconut fragrance; it’s just a touch more sophisticated and mature than the others.
This fragrance is an honorable mention because I could not find it on B&BW’s site this year but you can still find some of the products on Amazon, just not the shower gel at the time of this writing. But B&BW is famous for bringing past fragrances back again so I wanted to go ahead and feature it.
Find it here (maybe?):
Bali Black Coconut Sands shower gel (at Amazon)
Bali Black Coconut Sands – entire line (at Amazon)
So that wraps up my list of the best B&BW coconut shower gels! Which one(s) stand out to you? Have you tried any of these in years past? I’d love to know which one is your favorite!
Happy Independence Day to all those who’ll be celebrating it! 🎆✨🎇
P.S. Don’t forget to check out my post all about the best coconut perfumes here!
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Darn, I had a whole comment typed out Friday? Saturday? before I closed the browser window. I had hoped i submitted before that, but lookslike not!
Anyway, it’s fine because I took notes 😛 Here we go:
As always, adore the pics. Love the little gang of vanilla beans and the fuzzy coconut. You mix so many lovely textures into your photos, it is just fun every time.
From your descriptions, I want to sniff At the Beach, Copper Coconut sands, Oahu Coconut Sunset, Coconut Palm, and Bali Black Coconut Sands. I like my coconut to be a supporting actor at most and background artist at best. Which of these do you think will match that?
Haha, hooray for notes! Thank you for all the kind words, as always 💖 I so appreciate it!
I definitely think you will like At the Beach, it’s in a similar ballpark with Bronze Goddess. I also think you’ll really like Coconut Palm, it’s light, mellow, and not sweet. Copper Coconut Sands is amazing and cozy and warm, I think that’s a good one for you, too. Oahu Coconut Sunset and Bali Black Coconut Sands are really good, too, but do go in a sweeter direction. Though they’re more like sweet flowers than sweet candy so definitely worth a try for you! Fresh Coconut & Cotton could be a really good one for you, too. I know that, like me, you enjoy a good clean scent.
Though Coconut Cream Pie is a gourmand, I also want you to smell it because of the interesting burnt caramel note. It’s kind of like A Whiff of Waffle Cone but with coconut instead of the vanilla waffle cone vibes. I don’t know that you’d want to own it but I think you’d get a kick out of sniffing it! 😊