Kewgarden
KewGarden is a Korean bath, body, and fragrance line built around botanical scents like magnolia, osmanthus rose, lavender and rosemary, and lemongrass and lime. This collection gathers the perfume oils, hand washes, and soaps we stock, from the 100ml Badiol fragrance oils to the 500ml scented hand washes and the bar soaps. Use it to match a scent family you like across a perfume oil, a hand wash, and a soap, or to pick a single product as a gift.
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Buying guide
KewGarden bath and fragrance buying guide
KewGarden is a Korean bath, body, and fragrance brand whose products are organised around botanical scents. Our grid carries the perfume oils, scented hand washes, and bar soaps, with scent names like Magnolia, Osmanthus Rose, Narcissus Lime, Bluebell and Jasmine, Lavender and Rosemary, and Lemongrass and Lime. This guide explains what each format does and how to choose by scent.
What KewGarden makes
KewGarden is a scent-led bath and body line, not a skincare brand. The range runs across three main formats in our grid: small perfume oils, 500ml hand washes, and bar soaps, all named after a botanical scent. Because the same scent often appears across more than one format, you can build a coordinated routine around a single fragrance instead of mixing unrelated smells.
The Badiol perfume oils
The 100ml perfume oils, labelled Badiol or Bardiol on the bottle, are the brand's wearable fragrance step. Scents in our grid include Osmanthus Rose, Narcissus Lime, Lavender and Rosemary, and Lemongrass and Lime. These are the products to reach for if you want a personal scent to wear, as opposed to something that rinses off. Spelling varies between Badiol and Bardiol on the labels, so check the product title for the exact scent.
Scented hand washes
The 500ml hand washes are the everyday format, sized for a sink. Our grid includes Iris, Mango, Summer Rose, and Grapefruit hand washes. They are the easiest way to try a KewGarden scent at a lower price than a perfume oil, and they suit anyone who wants a scented wash without committing to wearing the fragrance. Pick the scent you would be happy to smell every time you wash your hands.
Bar soaps
The bar soaps, such as the Bluebell and Jasmine soap (240g), are the body-care format for the shower or basin. A soap is a good entry point to a scent family because it is simple to use and lasts a while. If you like the bar, you can step up to the matching hand wash or perfume oil in the same or a related scent.
Choosing by scent family
The simplest way to shop KewGarden is by scent rather than by format. Floral scents in our grid include Magnolia, Summer Rose, Osmanthus Rose, and Bluebell and Jasmine. Fresher, citrus-leaning scents include Narcissus Lime, Lemongrass and Lime, and Mango. Herbal options include Lavender and Rosemary. Decide which family you prefer first, then choose the format that fits how you want to use it.
Building a matched set
Because scents repeat across formats, you can layer a soap, a hand wash, and a perfume oil in one fragrance for a coordinated effect. For example, a rose soap with a matching hand wash, finished with an Osmanthus Rose perfume oil, keeps the same note from shower to skin. If an exact scent match is not in stock across all three formats, pick from the same family, such as pairing two floral scents, so the notes still sit well together.
How to use a perfume oil
Perfume oils are applied to the skin, usually at pulse points like the wrists and neck, where warmth helps the scent develop. Oils tend to sit closer to the skin than an alcohol spray, so they give a softer, more personal trail and often last well on the body. Start with a small amount and build up, since a 100ml bottle goes a long way. Patch test first if your skin reacts easily to fragrance.
Gifting and what you are buying
KewGarden products suit gifting because the scents are distinctive and the formats are easy to pair, for example a soap and hand wash in one scent. The brand is Korean, so the scent names and labelling follow its own line-up, including the Badiol perfume oils. Check each product page for the exact scent, size, and format, since the grid covers several scents across perfume oils, hand washes, and soaps.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is KewGarden a skincare brand?
No. KewGarden is a Korean bath, body, and fragrance brand. The products in this collection are perfume oils, scented hand washes, and bar soaps, organised by botanical scents such as Magnolia, Osmanthus Rose, and Lavender and Rosemary. It is a scent-led line rather than a facial skincare range.
What is a KewGarden Badiol?
Badiol (also spelled Bardiol on some labels) is the brand's 100ml perfume oil. These are the wearable fragrance step, with scents like Osmanthus Rose, Narcissus Lime, and Lemongrass and Lime. You apply them to the skin rather than rinsing them off, unlike the hand washes and soaps.
Should I get a perfume oil or a hand wash?
Choose a Badiol perfume oil if you want a scent to wear on your skin through the day. Choose a 500ml hand wash if you want a scented wash at the sink without wearing the fragrance. The hand wash is also a lower-cost way to try a KewGarden scent before buying the matching oil.
How do I apply the perfume oils?
Dab a small amount on pulse points such as the wrists and neck, where skin warmth helps the scent develop. Oils sit close to the skin, so the trail is soft and personal and tends to last well. Build up gradually, since a 100ml bottle goes a long way, and patch test first if your skin reacts to fragrance.
Can I match one scent across the soap, hand wash, and perfume oil?
Often yes. Scents repeat across formats, so you can pair a soap, a hand wash, and a perfume oil in one fragrance, such as a rose soap and hand wash finished with an Osmanthus Rose oil. When an exact match is not in stock across all three, pick within the same scent family so the notes still sit well together.
Which KewGarden scents are floral and which are fresher?
Floral scents in our grid include Magnolia, Summer Rose, Osmanthus Rose, and Bluebell and Jasmine. Fresher, citrus-leaning options include Narcissus Lime, Lemongrass and Lime, and Mango. Lavender and Rosemary is the herbal choice. Decide which family you prefer, then pick the format that suits how you want to use it.
Does KewGarden make a good gift?
Yes. The scents are distinctive and the formats pair easily, so a soap and hand wash in one fragrance makes a tidy set. A 100ml perfume oil works as a standalone gift for someone who likes botanical scents. Check the scent name on each product page so you match what the recipient prefers.
Are the 500ml hand washes good value?
The 500ml hand washes are the larger, everyday format and usually the cheaper way to try a KewGarden scent compared with a perfume oil. Value depends on the per-item price on the day, so compare a hand wash against the matching soap or oil before deciding which format to start with.