How Do I Get My Laundry to Smell Really Good?

Let’s be honest, there’s something weirdly satisfying about laundry that smells amazing. You know the kind: you bury your face in a freshly washed hoodie and think, “Yep. Nailed it.”

If your washing smells meh instead of magnificent, here’s how to seriously level up your laundry game.

🧼 Start with a clean machine

It sounds obvious, but if your washing machine smells musty, your clothes will too. Run an empty hot wash with a washing machine cleaner or white vinegar + baking soda to get rid of any gunk.

Bonus tip: wipe the seal and detergent drawer weekly, that’s where hidden smells love to live.

🧺 Don’t overload your drum

More clothes = less space for water and fragrance to circulate. Give your laundry room to move so everything gets evenly washed and scented.

🧴 Use the right detergent (but don’t go overboard)

Using more detergent doesn’t mean cleaner or better-smelling clothes, it can actually trap dirt and cause buildup. Use the right amount for your load size and water hardness.

🌸 Add a fragrance booster (like, say… Scenties)

This is where the magic happens. Laundry scent boosters are made to give your clothes that “just washed” scent that lingers long after the cycle ends.

At Scenties, we use slow-release fragrance beads that activate as you wear your clothes — so the scent lasts long after laundry day. Plus, our beads are cute, fully dissolvable, and double as a fabric softener. Win-win.

• Try Golden Gardenia for a bold, dreamy scent that turns heads.

• Prefer something lighter? Jasmine Breeze is soft, fresh, and floral.

☀️ Dry with intention

Sunshine = natural deodoriser. But if you’re tumble drying, toss in a dryer ball with a drop of essential oil, or use a fragranced dryer sheet. Make sure clothes are fully dry before folding — damp = dull.

🧦 Store your laundry like a scent genius

Add a scent sachet to drawers or pop a dryer sheet inside your wardrobe to keep things smelling fresh between wears. Pro tip: don’t seal up slightly damp clothes, always let them cool and dry first.

🌟 The Bottom Line

If you want laundry that smells incredible, it’s all about:

✅ A clean machine

✅ The right products

✅ A little scent booster magic

Try Scenties and see (smell?) the difference for yourself.

👉 Shop Laundry Fragrance Boosters