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Laundry perfume and fabric softener are both used during the washing process, and they may even go into the same compartment of your washing machine. But they are not the same product — and they serve different purposes.
The main difference is simple: fabric softener is primarily designed to soften fabrics, while laundry perfume is specifically designed to add fragrance. Laundry perfume can be used with your regular detergent, with or without fabric softener, depending on your preference.
If you are wondering which one you need, whether you can use them together or whether laundry perfume can be used without fabric softener, here is everything you need to know.
What Is Laundry Perfume?
Laundry perfume is a concentrated fragrance designed specifically to scent your laundry.
Rather than being created to clean or soften fabrics, its purpose is fragrance — giving clothes, bedding and other washable fabrics a more noticeable and long-lasting scent after washing.
Laundry perfume is typically added to the fabric softener compartment of your washing machine, where it is diluted and distributed through the laundry during the wash cycle.
Because formulas can vary between brands, you should always follow the recommended dosage for the particular product you are using.
With LORESENSE, only 5 ml per 5 kg wash is recommended.
If you are new to laundry perfume, read our What Is Laundry Perfume? Everything You Need to Know guide for a complete introduction.
What Is Fabric Softener?
Fabric softener is a laundry product primarily designed to make fabrics feel softer and reduce some of the effects that can occur during washing, such as static or roughness.
Many fabric softeners also contain fragrance, which is why the difference between fabric softener and laundry perfume can sometimes be confusing.
However, fragrance is not the only purpose of fabric softener.
With laundry perfume, fragrance is the focus.
Laundry Perfume vs Fabric Softener: The Main Difference
The easiest way to understand the difference is to look at what each product is designed to do.
Fabric softener = primarily softness.
Laundry perfume = fragrance.
Both products may add scent to your washing, but laundry perfume is specifically created for people who want fragrance to play a bigger role in their laundry routine.
This is also why laundry perfumes are often highly concentrated and require only a small amount per wash.
Can You Use Laundry Perfume Without Fabric Softener?
Yes.
Laundry perfume can be used with your regular laundry detergent without adding fabric softener.
Your detergent cleans the laundry, while the laundry perfume adds fragrance.
Whether you also choose to use fabric softener is entirely down to your preference and the care requirements of the fabrics you are washing.
This makes laundry perfume an option for people who want beautifully fragranced laundry but do not necessarily want to use fabric softener in every wash.
Can You Use Laundry Perfume and Fabric Softener Together?
Yes, they can be used together if the individual product instructions allow it.
Fabric softener can provide the softening effect, while laundry perfume provides additional fragrance.
However, you do not need fabric softener in order to use LORESENSE laundry perfume.
If you choose to combine laundry products, always follow the manufacturers’ instructions and the care guidance for your clothes and fabrics.
Where Do You Put Laundry Perfume?
LORESENSE laundry perfume should be added to the fabric softener compartment of your washing machine before starting the wash.
For LORESENSE, the recommended dosage is:
5 ml per 5 kg of laundry.
Do not pour concentrated laundry perfume directly onto clothes or fabrics.
During the washing process, the perfume is diluted and distributed through your laundry.
How Long Does Laundry Perfume Last?
The length of time fragrance remains noticeable can depend on several factors, including the fabric, washing conditions, fragrance concentration and how your laundry is stored.
On freshly washed clothes and fabrics, the fragrance may remain noticeable for days, while items stored in wardrobes or drawers may retain the scent for longer.
Because laundry perfume is created specifically around fragrance, it offers a different experience from simply choosing a scented detergent or fabric softener.
Which Should You Choose?
You do not necessarily have to choose between the two.
The right product depends on what you want from your laundry routine.
If your priority is primarily softness, fabric softener may be the product you are looking for.
If your priority is fragrance, laundry perfume is designed specifically for that purpose.
And if you want both, laundry perfume can be incorporated into a routine that also includes fabric softener, provided the products and fabrics are suitable for use together.
Discover LORESENSE Laundry Perfume
At LORESENSE, fragrance is at the heart of what we do.
Our highly concentrated laundry perfumes are crafted in Italy and created to bring a more luxurious fragrance experience to everyday laundry.
Just 5 ml per 5 kg wash is needed, meaning a 250 ml bottle provides up to 50 washes and a 500 ml bottle provides up to 100 washes when used at the recommended dosage.
