11 Luxury Laundry Detergents for the Softest and Best-Smelling Clothes

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Odds are you've clicked on this article because A) you've had it with your generic laundry detergent not deep cleaning your clothes the way you want it to or B) your curious about the other options out there. The best luxury detergents are designed to lift stubborn dirt, stains, grease, and neutralize unpleasant orders, while keeping fabrics sumptuously soft, smelling fresh, and colors vibrant. What's more, many premium formulas are powered by a blend of non-toxic surfactants, stain-lifting enzymes, and eco-conscious ingredients that are not only effective at laundering your clothes, but gentle on sensitive skin.

Here, some of our favorite luxury detergents that make doing the laundry feel like less of a chore.

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Aqua Universalis 2-Piece Linen Care Set

If you love Maison Francis Kurkdjian's fragrances, his breezy Aqua Universalis scent now comes in the form of a laundry detergent and fabric softener. Not only will your garments, quite literally, smell like a warm summer day thanks to a blend of bergamot, musk, and white flowers, but its delicate solution will treat your clothes and leave it looking as good as new.

Key Scent Notes: Bergamot, lemon, musk, white flowers

Signature Detergent Classic

The Laundress is back and better than ever: The recently-reformulated detergent is made with powerful, bio-based ingredients and enzymes that target the toughest of stains without damaging or fading fabric.

One reviewer writes: "Wonderful scent with exceptional cleaning. My clothes feel soft, scented and in better condition."

Key Scent Notes: Citrus, lavender, musk, sandalwood

Dedtergent Milk

Ideal for everything from clothes to linens to intimates, this biodegradable detergent offers 60 washes and comes in aluminum canister that can be renewed with refills. So in other words, its good for your clothes as it is for the environment.

One reviewer raves: "I used this for my bed sheets and can't stop burying my face into them! The scent is soft, warm, and a little musky. Just wish that it was stronger/longer lasting!"

Key Scent Notes: Bergamot, white musk, amber

Laundry Detergent

Specifically designed for sensitive skin, Dr. Barbara Sturm's detergent is dermatologically tested and enriched with gentle ingredients like aloe vera and panthenol to support skin health.

One shopper says: "I LOVE this detergent. The faintest, clean scent and doesn’t make me itch one bit!"

Key Scent Notes: All natural

High Performing Laundry Detergent - Fresh Linen

You get the best of both worlds with this luxury washing liquid: a highly-effective, eco-friendly formula that extends and maintains your clothes, linens, and delicates, while being gentle on skin.

One shopper raves: "Never have I tried a detergent that was so gentle on clothes with such an effective clean! I washed everything from stinky sneakers to construction grime to toddler stained messes and everything has washed off so effortlessly!"

Key Scent Notes: Geranium, ylang-ylang, bamboo

Classic Laundry Detergent

Stinky scents are no match for this heavenly-scented yet subtle laundry detergent, which features notes of sandalwood, lavender, and oat to help neutralize unpleasant odors.

One shopper raves: "This is my first purchase of the laundry detergent. I am taken by the lovely aroma and how effective it cleans and scents my laundry. A little goes a long way as well. I will purchase this again."

Key Scent Notes: Sandalwood, Lavender, and Oat

Laundry Detergent

Many generic detergents can trigger skin irritation, but Laverée's elixir is specifically infused with skincare-grade and hypoallergenic ingredients that nurture and protect skin. It can be used on everything from wool to linen to cotton.

One shopper says: "I love this detergent! It's saved me trips to the dry cleaner because it's so gentle and removes the stains so well. Smell is great!"

Key Scent Notes: N/A

Laundry Essentials Kit

Blueland's clean washing tablets are a great alternative to conventional pods wrapped in plastic and formulated with harsh chemicals. Snap it up in this bundle, which also comes with the Oxi Laundry Booster for tough stains and Dryer Balls for reducing wrinkles and static.

One shopper raves: "I love that I don’t even buy 'regular' laundry detergent anymore. This helps clean my clothes (I think better) than the other chemical filled, wasteful options at the store. I put the tablets in my tin, compost the bag and do laundry to my hearts desire!"

Key Scent Notes: Laundry detergent (fragrance free); Oxi laundry booster (clear skies fragrance)

Essential Detergent

Brooklinen makes some of the comfiest linens in the biz, but don't sleep on its detergent. Available in three scents (including fragrance-free), this plant-based solution is hypoallergenic, biodegradable, and free of chemicals.

One shopper says: "I’ve been using it for about a year and it’s absolutely my favorite detergent. Everything comes out smelling fresh and clean. Love it"

Key Scent Notes: Citrus, vanilla, amber

Laundry Detergent

Cymbiotika's laundry detergent pulls double duty to banish tough splatters and marks while neutralizing bad odors.

One reviewer writes: "Such a wonderful laundry detergent! I switched to this clean one since my baby was born and I’m so glad I did! Not only it works great removing all the dirty stains from my baby’s clothes on cold cycle but also is gentle enough for my baby’s sensitive skin. A little goes a long way."

Key Scent Notes: Lavender and peppermint essential oils

Bio Enzyme Laundry Detergent

Dirty Labs's washing liquid is formulated with natural, nontoxic, ingredients that swiftly eliminates stubborn stains and leaves your clothes with a lovely (and never overwhelming) scent of magnolia, bergamot, and cedar.

One shopper says: "The best! Small doses and just as powerful; can’t beat the smell either. I love it!"

Key Scent Notes: Magnolia, bergamot, cedar

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