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To get turned on by smell of fabric conditioner?

33 replies

Eveninties · 20/04/2016 23:44

So basically I do. I have recently bought a different fabric softener and the smell of drying washing is amazing! Reminds me of something or someone, not sure what, but I'm sitting here inhaling smell of DH's t-shirt drying and it's honestly like a drug to me.. Am I a complete weirdo?

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FuckSanta · 20/04/2016 23:58

YABU. It's fucking horrible stuff.

AdjustableWench · 21/04/2016 02:16

It could work for me, but only if the fabric conditioner smelled of freshly cut grass.

EcclefechanTart · 21/04/2016 02:24

I am the same, but with washing powder, not fabric conditioner. As a small child I used to sit with my head in the washing machine (turned off, obviously!). At university I used to hang out in the communal laundry room just inhaling. Aaaahhh...

DoesAnyoneReadTheseThings · 21/04/2016 03:13

Bloody hell, what fabric conditioner do you buy!?

MissRabbitHasTooManyJobs · 21/04/2016 04:02

Me thinking the same- what one do you buy?!
I'm a total fabric softener/washing powder addict and am intrigued Grin

Eveninties · 21/04/2016 08:09

Comfort sunshine days- but I have to change it every so often then go back to it. If I use it constantly I stop noticing the smell! Bought it yesterday after few months off and I'm sure my neighbour must think I'm nuts- I stood sniffing the drying clothes on the line for ages...

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Junosmum · 21/04/2016 08:32

I once opened a bottle of flash, can't remember which, wish I could. The scent reminded so strongly of a guy I used to see. One of those hot, passionate affairs which ends because it has to, not because either of you want to (neither were in a relationship btw). It invoked such a strong memory of him. It was lovely.

PixieChops · 21/04/2016 08:36

Not so much fabric conditioner but freshly laid Tarmac and rubber Confused

Eveninties · 21/04/2016 08:53

If I could wear it as a perfume I would. All the air fresheners, candles and perfumes out there supposedly smelling like clean linen are always a bit blah.

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Eveninties · 21/04/2016 08:54

Love a bit of freshly cut grass too

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RortyCrankle · 21/04/2016 15:18

I loathe and detest fake household smells, whether they be fabric softener, air 'freshener' or scented candles.

They all smell of chemicals and I would rather open doors and windows for fresh air.

Catmuffin · 21/04/2016 15:22

I think comfort snowdrop and crocus smells lovely. Someone on here recommended it.

notamummy10 · 21/04/2016 15:30

If the fabric conditioner smelt of Tarmac, freshly cut grass, petrol or paint then I would be so happy!

Catmuffin · 21/04/2016 15:33

Just checked and it's Comfort mistletoe and crocus not snowdrop

AliceInUnderpants · 21/04/2016 15:36

Do you actually get aroused, or do you just enjoy the smell? Confused

Eveninties · 21/04/2016 16:58

Maybe a little bit of both Alice! Suppose I could describe it better as a happy buzz rather than sexual arousal though! Need to try the mistletoe and crocus one now.

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GooseberryRoolz · 21/04/2016 17:10

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pigsDOfly · 21/04/2016 17:11

Hate fabric conditioner. One of my DDs uses it and her whole house, even the dog, smells of it. I was in her house a couple of days ago and for the whole rest of the day I could smell it on my clothes.

Horrible, overwhelming and sickly.

Eveninties · 21/04/2016 17:13

Never understood the tarmac or petrol... although I do love the smell of ralgex!

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dementedpixie · 21/04/2016 17:13

Comfort intense fresh sky is lovely too. Also like comfort pure and Lenor White one

pearlylum · 21/04/2016 17:15

I don;t like fabric softener- it smells of synthetic chemicals and makes the clothes feel oily.

We have lovely soft water and I line dry , my clothes are soft from the wind and smell of fresh air.

Eveninties · 21/04/2016 17:16

I agree some fab softeners do stink Pigsdofly. Whatever my sister uses smells of rotten strawberries and it's rank.

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dementedpixie · 21/04/2016 17:19

My clothes don't feel right without it and I also have soft water. Don't always get the weather to hang stuff outside (Scotland) but have had stuff out yesterday and today.

readytorage · 21/04/2016 17:22

I used strawberry and lily fabric softener when my DS was born and in the supermarket I always open a bottle and smell it. I'm immediately transported back to just before he was born and those lovely first few weeks of a snuffly newborn

MissRabbitHasTooManyJobs · 21/04/2016 20:26

My current favourites :)

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