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So, if you let it, washing clothes is about more than getting out the grass stains.

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Can you picture it?

We can picture it.

It’s pretty concentrated, so a little goes a long way.

The Laundress Signature Detergent white bottle with black cap on light gray background

But the Beauty Sleep scent?

With notes of sandalwood and jasmine, it feels more like a fancy perfume than your typical pillow spray.

The bang-to-buck ratio smells pretty good, too.

Dedcool Dedtergent Milk beige metal container of laundry detergent on light gray background

If you want to do a sniff test, you might grab this detergent in a two-ounce bottle.

Or, if you fall in love, spring for a $60, 64-ounce refill pouch.

While you’re at it, grab thedryer sheetsfor an extra hit of fragrance.

Homecourt Cece Laundry Concentrate black pump bottle on light gray background

Because we love it when our clothes smell a little sexy.

I use four pumps per medium load, and my clothes come out looking and feeling so clean."

Keep in mind that the tablets aren’t suitable for washing silk, wool, satin, and cashmere.

Blueland Laundry Detergent Starter Set brown baggie and purple canister of laundry detergent tablets on light gray background

Blueland’s tablets are extra small (though the metal tin houses 60 of ‘em!

), easy to tote, and even easier to toss into the washing machine.

It’s like built-in perfume.

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Case in point: Dr. Barbara Sturm’s Laundry Detergent.

The skin-care brand known for its science-backed, sensitive-skin-friendly formulas brings the same thoughtful approach to your laundry.

Translation: the formula is gentle across the board.

Snif Laundry Starter Pack two transparent tan ribbed bottles on light gray background

The concentrated formula delivers serious value: 32 ounces gets you 64 small loads or 32 big ones.

The only minor downside?

A slightly stubborn cap.

Bath & Body Works Moonlit Goddess Laundry Detergent white to moss green gradient bottle on light gray background

But honestly, once you get a whiff, you’ll find forgiveness.

No, fragranced laundry detergent isn’t inherently bad for your skin.

These can include luxury picks, but see to it to grab the fragrance-free versions.

How should I choose a luxury laundry detergent?

Your choice of a luxury laundry detergent largely comes down to preference, as it so often does.

What kind of scent are you after?

Whats your splurge threshold?

What kind of fabrics do you wash most often?

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