When I first added Dedcool Xtra Milk laundry detergent to my chore day routine, I realized monotonous tasks don’t have to instill a feeling of dread. By romanticizing the necessary evil, I now actually look forward to the several loads of laundry I slog through per week — after all, my toddler and newborn’s sullied onesies won’t clean themselves. Better yet? When my clothes smell good, I can feel confident that I’m leaving a pleasant aroma in my wake without overwhelming the senses in a way that an haute couture perfume applied heavy-handed might.
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The good news is that you, too, can experience the sweet smell of relief your next laundry day with the top unbelievably scented laundry detergents Amazon shoppers swear by. Here are the must-have brands worth popping into your cart stat.
A bougie laundry detergent that smells like my favorite genderless perfume
I’m a massive fan of all things Dedcool — from its genderless perfume to its dryer sheets and next-level scented plant-based and non-toxic detergent. This one leaves a warm amber scent on your clothing with notes of white musk and bergamot. It’s supposed to evoke a warm cup of milk, but I think that’s underselling it. I want this stuff slathered all over my body and wardrobe. It also comes in a refillable tin can, making it a more planet-friendly option.
Promising review: “To add a touch of luxury to my laundry, I picked up the DedCool Dedtergent in Xtra Milk. It is a stronger version of the brand’s signature unisex skin scent, built around cozy warm amber and white musk. While bergamot is listed in the notes, I do not pick up on any citrus at all. Instead, it leaves my laundry wrapped in a rich, warm, and comforting musk-amber fragrance that is subtle and not overpowering.
Despite its gentle, plant-derived formula, this is far more than just a delicate wash. I use it regularly for my everyday clothes and bed linens, and it cleans surprisingly well by getting rid of stains and dirt. The dye-free formula washes everything thoroughly without causing any allergic reactions or skin irritation, which is a major plus for me. It leaves my sheets and clothes feeling really soft, fresh, and smooth.” — colebiancardi
A stain-fighting detergent with long-lasting scent
Not only do Persil’s convenient quick-dissolving laundry detergent pacs fight odors, but they impart each laundry load with a soapy-meets-floral scent so invigorating, you’ll forget your activewear just underwent a marathon’s worth of physical activity. Plus, you can expect whites to stay white and colors to retain their vibrance.
Promising review: “Persil continues to have the best scent (and longevity of scent) on the market; always leaves my clothes smelling great. My daughter has very sensitive skin, as does my husband, and neither of them have had any irritation. All around, a great product that lasts long & of high quality.” — Ashley Encalada
A concentrated sweet-smelling detergent that’ll have folks asking where you bought this
It turns out you don’t need to introduce toxic chemicals into your routine treat your senses to sweet-smelling laundry detergents. Cleancult’s hypoallergenic and skin-friendly formula comes in five fun scents including orange blossom, neroli vetiver, rose, juniper sandalwood and lavender, giving each laundry load the appeal of your favorite scented candle. It works to fight stains and soften clothes and comes in a paper-based recyclable container.
Promising review: “I have been searching for the last few months for a highly scented liquid, laundry detergent that’s not overly expensive and will clean my laundry without using the harsh chemicals that are in most of the name brand laundry detergents. This one checks all the boxes! The laundry detergent is highly concentrated so a little goes a long way. The scent is Juniper Sandalwood and it smells AMAZING!! It reminds me of a man’s cologne or a more masculine scent, but not overpowering or in a bad way. You cannot get enough of this scent!! It’s so so good!
Normally when I get a detergent it may smell amazing in the bottle, but the smell is very light on clothing after it goes through the wash cycle and dryer. Not this brand!! The smell carried on throughout the entire cycle and drying process. My towels smelled so good and they continue to smell good folded in the linen closet.
My daughter came home from college and immediately smelled the amazing scent of this detergent just walking in the door while I was doing laundry. We decided to put a little with some water in a spray bottle so we could spray the scent on fabrics like bedding and curtains around our home. Such a great idea!! It makes your entire home smell lovely!” — Mississippi Mama!
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A laundry detergent designed especially for activewear
Promising review: “I’ve bought this a few times now. I love this detergent. It smells like apples, and it cleans very well, especially the sweat-wicking shirts, which is why I bought it. Other detergents don’t get all the odor out of that type of fabric, but this does. It’s pricier than others, yes, but it doesn’t irritate my skin, have a strong perfume smell, or leave behind stubborn stains. I still pre-treat any stains, but I would do that with any detergent. It also hasn’t left behind any goo from the gel pack, which I’ve experienced with other brands of pods. All in all, dissolves well in cool water, cleans well, and removes odors.” — jumperupper
A gently scented laundry detergent for babies’ (and adults’) sensitive skin
While any derm (including mine) will tell you the gold standard is to use scent-free laundry detergent on newborns, I can’t help but feel like a touch of scent signals cleanliness. That’s what led me to this hypoallergenic and gently scented laundry detergent designed uniquely for newborns’ sensitive skin, which I still continued to use when my daughter surpassed this stage. You don’t have to be in your young child-rearing era to benefit: it bills itself as “unscented”, but it leaves a gentle freshly washed aroma, allowing you to feel satisfied your laundry is actually clean without giving yourself a headache.
Promising review: “My son is over 4 years old and we’re still using this laundry detergent. We haven’t had any issues with it from newborn to present and used the same detergent for our daughter (and currently using it to prepare for the arrival of our twins with all the laundry). So very gentle on their skin (no skin irritation to date).
I love the subtle scent leaving the clothes and bedding smelling fresh and clean and continue to feel comfortable using this for all of our babies and children’s laundry. I even use it for my tops to ensure my clothing doesn’t irritate their skin when we cuddle.” — Katie Tarasewich
A dude-friendly laundry detergent that tackles the most pungent of laundry loads
Humans: they smell! But a busy guy’s laundry load? That’s something you can smell miles away. Luckily, this made-for-guys-by-guys laundry detergent features the powerful enzymes necessary to fight stains, sweat and odors. Better yet, they come in signature masculine scents like pine and cedar and citrus and sandalwood that function as an extension of your cologne or boyish body wash. Included are tear-away dryer sheets for laundry that feels as great against skin as it smells.
Promising review: “I’m convinced this is what a sexy lumberjack smells like, minus the flannel shirt and axe. My husband, who works in HVAC, returns home with clothes that could double as a science experiment. But after using this soap, his clothes emerge cleaner than a monk’s conscience and smelling like a forest that just took a bubble bath. I adore the matching dryer sheets; they make laundry feel like a spa day. I can’t wait to try the other scents! I know the price tag might make some people do a double-take and sprint in the opposite direction, but it’s so concentrated that it’s like the Energizer Bunny of products…. it just keeps going and going! I’m an ecstatic wife, absolutely losing it over my husband’s irresistibly alluring clothes!” — T. Smith
A concentrated laundry detergent you’ll want a version of for every hand soap in your house
Mrs. Meyers cleaning products are a staple in my household for their rich lathers, reasonable prices, ability to fare well on sensitive skin and, of course, long-lasting and invigorating scents. A little of this concentrated detergent goes a long way, making its already-reasonable price feel even more worth it. I’ve experimented with every scent in the lineup, but I find Lavender lends my clothing the dreamiest scent.
Promising review: “I have always had positive experiences with Mrs. Meyer’s products. This is another essential to keep in the laundry room. My adult (18+ yo) children live in the house and between the 5 of us, we have varying skin issues. Psoriasis for two of us, eczema for four of us… The list goes on. My daughter with psoriasis absolutely loves this laundry detergent. Her only flare-up sites are on her hands – not where her clothing touches her skin. To me, this is a great testament to the quality of ingredients and care this company puts into their products. The items smell clean and fresh when washed.” — Lady of the House
A stain-fighting and fresh-smelling laundry detergent made of cleaner ingredients
Drop these Dropps laundry detergent pods into your cart, and prepare to be smitten by their scents that actually have staying power once you’ve run a full dryer cycle. Nature-inspired scents like orange blossom and crisp breeze breathe new life into your post-jog laundry, with the latter scent getting special shoutouts from shoppers as being especially pleasant. The B-Corp brand says 58% of its formula is derived from renewable resources, and its packaging is plastic-free.
Promising review: “The smell is very light and clean, not overpowering or perfumed at all. I found it very pleasant and my clothes kept that scent even after drying with nothing but unscented wool dryer balls (also a first time thing).
How effective are these at cleaning your clothes? The clothing I washed in my trial load were: 1 set of cycling bib shorts worn for a 20 mile ride, 1 pair of yoga capris worn for a 4 mile walk, 2 quick-drying athletic shirts worn for the above activities, a pair of underwear, and 2 pairs of socks. I live in southern Florida and it is hot and humid so any physical activity can create a lot of moisture and odor. I washed my load on medium load size, tap cold wash, and used the heavily soiled cycle. I used one laundry pod and, as noted above, dissolved it in the water by hand before adding clothes. When the cycle was complete, I did the smell test. The chamois on my bike shorts and the armpits of my shirts smelled fresh with no lingering odors whatsoever. I am VERY impressed.” — Dawn Snow
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