Is it shallow to judge a shower gel by how it smells? I mean, how do you determine if one is really good or not? I used to just base it on how well it lathered and how my skin feels but I’ve used some good ones in the past few years that don’t lather at all so that trait is out (here are two for example). Now it’s smell and how my skin feels afterward. Not rocket science. And since Spring is officially here next week, here are three that have a springy trait to each.

From L to R:

• KORRES Basil Lemon Showergel ($13/8.45oz @ dermstore.com) – lemon zest and fresh grown basil from the garden.
• LA FALAISE Honey & Macadamia Nut Body Wash ($9.95/6.6oz @ savonlafalaise.com) – bees, buzz, buzz.
• PAYOT Revitalizing Shower Gel ($16/6.7oz @ skin1.com) – fresh cut spring flowers. This one smells like it should be a bottled perfume.