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The Cece comes in an exfoliating and non-exfoliating version, and I bought both. It smells great, has minimal branding (despite being helmed by a certain F.R.I.E.N.D. by the name of Courteney Cox—you might be familiar), and doesn’t dry out my hands. The scent lingers just long enough to appreciate without being overpowering. I really like the subtle lather that gently cleanses, yet is easy to rinse off.Just because it’s a good deal and widely available doesn’t mean it can’t be fancy. Mrs. Meyer's has a slew of great-smelling household cleaning products, so I trust them implicitly to clean my hands. The lavender scent is my favorite, and I always have a bottle on hand to put in the bathroom or kitchen sink.Advertisement - Continue Reading BelowThis soap uses cold-pressed olive oil, which leaves your hands feeling silky smooth (but not oily, I promise). Hints of lemon and sea salt make for an excellent summery scent, and it comes in an elevated glass bottle you can refill and reuse.Le Labo acolytes can get that Santal 33 scent anytime they wash their hands, without paying $55 a bottle. This Method hand soap smells exactly like the brand’s signature scent and features a plant-based formula that won’t irritate sensitive skin. The black aluminum bottle with tonal branding is also a nice touch.Advertisement - Continue Reading BelowAesop has launched a thousand copycats and is up there with Le Labo when it comes to olfactory royalty. You may have seen it at fancy hotels or bars, and may have stolen it from fancy hotels and bars (I know I have). It has a clean, citrusy scent and a very subtle lather that leaves hands soft. Not to mention, the branding is on-point.We were gifted an Apotheke candle as an engagement gift earlier this year, and I loved the scent—this hand soap smells exactly like it. It has a woody scent thanks to notes of sandalwood and cedarwood, and the formula doesn’t dry out my hands.Advertisement - Continue Reading BelowIf you have a beloved soap dispenser already—you’re ahead of the game— and instead check out Element Brooklyn. The brand makes environmentally friendly essentials by reducing plastic bottles and packaging, but keeping the quality ingredients. This means you can get the Byredo Suede scent for $50 less.Danny Perez is a Reviews Editor for Popular Mechanics with a focus on men's style, gear, and home goods. Recently, he was coordinator of partnership content at another product journalism outlet. Prior to that, he was a buyer for an independent men's shop in Houston, Texas, where he learned all about what makes great products great. He enjoys thrifting for 90s Broadway tees and vintage pajama sets. His spare time is occupied by watching movies and running to impress strangers on Strava.Sean Zucker is the Grooming and Reviews Editor at Men's Health. He brings over half a decade of experience covering health, wellness, and lifestyle. When Sean's not writing about hair products, you can find him running for exercise, or toward the nearest food truck.