What's the nicest smelling washing powder?

[surlycurly]

I accept that this is possibly the most inane question I've ever asked in my life, but what's the nicest smelling washing power/ fabric softener? I've used eco stuff for years and it smells of nothing, or even a bit foosty. When my neighbour washes her stuff I can smell it from across her large garden (I don't feel like I can ask her without looking like an idiot). I don't air dry my stuff and I'd like to buy something that has a nice/ lasting smell even after tumble drying. TIA

[Chicchicchicchiclana]

Imo, Lidl Formil.

[MrsFlinch]

Method Orchard Fruit is also delicious, although I am not sure I want to smell like an apple

I was on the train recently and the man sat in front of me smelled like fresh apples, was amazing but couldn’t fathom what aftershave he’d be wearing😂

It is more likely now his clothes had been washed in this!

[Mrsrko]

Comfort the yellow one.. think its called sunny breeze or something

[3Br1tnee]

@surlycurly

I accept that this is possibly the most inane question I've ever asked in my life, but what's the nicest smelling washing power/ fabric softener? I've used eco stuff for years and it smells of nothing, or even a bit foosty. When my neighbour washes her stuff I can smell it from across her large garden (I don't feel like I can ask her without looking like an idiot). I don't air dry my stuff and I'd like to buy something that has a nice/ lasting smell even after tumble drying. TIA

My mums. I can never get my washing to smell like hers, or of anything.

[chesirecat99]

IMO the best smelling laundry products are the eco brands - Kinn Neroli and Wilton Cedarwood or Jasmine are amazing and smell sophisticated, rather than having the the cloying scent of a cheap air freshener. Method Orchard Fruit is also delicious, although I am not sure I want to smell like an apple.

Unfortunately, you are right, that doesn't translate to beautifully scented clothes. They smell wonderful in the bottle, the laundry smells wonderful while it is drying but then nothing.

I've always wondered why the big brands don't have mono scents or something more on trend and some more masculine/neutral fragrances, or at least, offer something a little less like a floral Glade plug in. We wear our clothes so why don't they take their inspiration from what's fashionable in perfumes rather than Shake 'n' Vac fragrances?

Actually, Clothes Doctor do have a Jo Malone Lime, Basil and Mandarin dupe laundry liquid but it has the same disappearing scent issue as the other eco brands. I guess there is probably an environmentally responsible reason why they don't have long lasting fragrance so maybe it's a good thing that the big brands don't have nice scents so I don't have a moral dilemma...

[PigletJohn]

@surlycurly

I accept that this is possibly the most inane question I've ever asked in my life, but what's the nicest smelling washing power/ fabric softener? I've used eco stuff for years and it smells of nothing, or even a bit foosty. When my neighbour washes her stuff I can smell it from across her large garden (I don't feel like I can ask her without looking like an idiot). I don't air dry my stuff and I'd like to buy something that has a nice/ lasting smell even after tumble drying. TIA

The reason is that you have been using the same powder for a long time and no longer notice it. I can't smell Persil.

If you get two or three different ones, and use them alternately, you will be able to smell them.

[HopeHappy]

I love Comfort Strawberry & Lily fabric softener. Can be quite strong scented so you don't need much. I can smell it all day, which is more than can be said for my very expensive perfume!

[MustBeThin]

My all time favourite combo is Surf detergent in the scent Tropical Lilly and the Lenor Outdoorable fabric softener in the scent Spring Awake.

[MrsPumpkinSeed]

I use lidl powder and its lovely. But the scent boosters are really strong smelling if you try those. The little pearls.

[MrsPelligrinoPetrichor]

Ariel cold wash liquid, I don't use fabric softener.

[Words]

Waitrose jasmine and cedar wood fabric conditioner. Yet to find a pleasant smelling washing powder.

[Willowthewispp]

Fairy wash powder and I recently really like the morrisons lavender softener..

[GrouchyKiwi]

Bold 2-in-1 lavender and camomile. And then line dry. Delicious.

[MrsFlinch]

I use Persil bio liquid and comfort pure(the white one with the baby on it) at the moment and always smells nice out of the tumble dryer.
I’ve tried many other combinations but keep going back to this.

If your washing is smelling a bit musty, have you cleaned your machine out recently as I find this happens when my machine is due a deep clean.

[BigPyjamas]

No washing powder recommendations, I just buy whatever's on offer, but can I say @surlycurly that you're the first person I've heard in a long time that says foosty. I love the word and use it regularly

[ssd]

Comfort sunshine days fabric conditioner, yellow

[VetInAVat]

Smol Green tabs and no softener.

[Tirediam]

I used the Tesco lavender liquid that you put in the cap and then lenor ruby jasmine. I just breathe it all in for ages when I’ve just done a load of washing

[Wellysock]

@belhaven what does the white vinegar do?

[Boatintheocean]

Fairy non bio tablets and fabric conditioner is my winning combination. Smells even better if you put it on the line.

[Inthesameboatatmo]

Ariel detergent and lenor softener combination is what will get the laundry smelling good for days .

[groundcontroltomontydon]

Maybe cross Method tropical coconut off your list - I had high hopes for it but the smell is cloying and overpowering (and it's really expensive!)

[belhaven]

I love Fairy Non Bio and no fabric softener (just white vinegar - doesn't smell!)

[MichaelGovesBeard]

I’d just ask your neighbour what she uses. I’ve done that before. I dont mean knock on the door and ask, just casually ask him/her if you see them.

[Beautifulday345]

Depends what smell you like, I only like fairy tabs with comfort pure. Hate surf and fruity smells but others do