The ‘shower scene’ in classic thriller Psycho has been voted the most memorable bathroom scene in film or television history, according to new national research.

The survey, carried out by luxury bathing and skincare brand fenjal, asked participants to name the most iconic bathroom scenes from the big and small screens.

Marion Crane’s murder scene in Alfred Hitchcock’s seminal thriller took top spot with 16% of the vote, closely followed by Allie Hamilton’s bath scene in romantic drama The Notebook (13%).

Julia Roberts’ bubble bath in Pretty Woman, Elizabeth Taylor’s lotus flower bath in Cleopatra, and Marilyn Monroe’s ice bath in The Seven Year Itch all took an 11% share of the public vote.

Elsewhere, Tony Montana’s lavish bubble bath in Scarface took 4% of the vote, while the prefects’ bathroom scene from Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire was selected 3% of people.

fenjal also quizzed the nation on what makes the perfect bath, as part of the brand’s 60thanniversary celebrations.

Nearly half of people (49%) believe temperature is the most important element when it comes to running the perfect bath, with a third (33%) saying bubbles are the key to ultimate relaxation.

Elsewhere, the study found Brits prefer baths to showers. Over half of respondents (52%) opt for the tub, compared to around three in ten (31%) preferring a shower, while 16% do not have a preference.

Joanne Ward, Commercial Manager for fenjal, said: “There are so many iconic bathroom moments across film and tv – and today we have found the British public’s definitive favourite.

“Often regarded as one of the best films ever, Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho is a bonafide classic. Despite being made in the 1960s, the film holds up, and the shower scene, with its oft-imitated soundtrack, is as iconic and scary as ever.

“For less spooky bathroom scenes, Julia Roberts bubble bath in Pretty Woman and Elizabeth Taylor’s lotus flower bath in Cleopatra are firm favourites. To recreate these relaxing soaks, you need to consider the water temperature, plus add bubble bath, oils, or salts.”

In celebration of its diamond anniversary, fenjal is giving away two Monica Vinader Gold Diamond Necklaces.

fenjal has been on a mission since 1962 to put smiles on women’s faces – and now one lucky winner can do the same thing, as they keep one necklace and gift another to a loved one.

To enter, head to the @fenjaluk Instagram page, follow, like and comment on this post, plus tag the person you think deserves to sparkle with you this Christmas.

fenjal has a wide range of luxury bathing and skincare products, to shop the brand’s full collection head to Amazon, your local Boots store or online here. The brand has also created bespoke anniversary packs for its original and ever-lasting Crème Bath Oil, available to purchase while stocks last via fenjal’s website: https://fenjal.co.uk/product/fenjal-classic-creme-bath-oil-200ml-copy/

10 MOST MEMORABLE BATHROOM SCENES FROM FILM AND TV

Psycho – The murderous shower scene
The Notebook – Rachel McAdams in the bath with a veil on
Pretty Woman – Julia Robert’s bubble bath
Cleopatra – Elizabeth Taylor’s lotus flower bath
The Seven Year Itch – Marilyn Monroe’s ice bath
Home Alone – Macaulay Culkin putting on aftershave and clasping his hands to his face
Scarface – Al Pacino’s bubble bath
The Shining – Naked woman in bathtub
Friends – The secret bath
Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire – The prefects’ bathroom