I love the way this smells. The scent is very fresh and isn't too overpowering but you can definitely smell it. The scent lasts for a long time. My laundry also came out feeling softer after using this product. I was sent this product to test out but my opinion is all mine.

I love the fresh smell my clothes had after using the beads for the first time in the wash. They were so easy to use, just throw in the bottom of the washer. They fully dissolved and I loved the fresh smell of my clothes all day, especially after going on a bike ride. I love the smell, but others could see it as too strong or potent. Personal preference. If you enjoy using fabric softeners and fabric scents, you will definitely love this product! I tested my Downy Fresh Protect Beads for free, but all opinions are my own.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I recieved my Downy Fresh and Protech Beads Botanical Mist in the mail and did a load of laundry right away. These beads mixed with my regular Gain laundry detergent... absolutely amazing! The scent of the beads themselves were great and with the detergent, the smell was out of this world. I didn't even need to use the whole bag, although I imagine if you did, your laundry would smell twice as good for twice as long. So far, the scent has lasted two days (I'll post again to let everyone know how long it lasts overall). On top of the amazing and long lasting scent and freshness of my clothes, they came out super soft. My towels were where I noticed the biggest difference. They were very fluffy, soft and of course, smelled great. The one other thing that was good, is that I didn't notice any irritation on my daughter, my husband or myself. My daughter has fairly sensitive skin so we can't get too crazy with the scents. Overall, I really enjoyed the product and felt it did exactly what it was advertised to do. I would recommend this item for anyone who likes to get a good, long lasting scent and freshness in addition to some extra softness. We'll officially be adding this to our laundry roundup.

This product works no different than any other similar product on the market. The scent was nice but I much rather prefer the fragrances associated with Unstoppables. I received these in the mail as a sample to test. This is solely my personal opinion.

I received this product for free for testing purposes, however all opinions are my own. This product has a great scent that lasts through out the day, however I was able to use less of the product with similar results. I felt as though the recommended portion was too overpowering.

I usually do not add any scents to my laundry, but I got a free sample and decided to give them a try. The smell is nice. Not too strong. I used less than the recommended amount because I didn't want my laundry to knock anyone socks off. April fresh would not be my go-to flavor, but it was what i was given to try. I'll consider purchasing a different scent at the store.

I typically use all scent free detergents and fabric softeners. However, I used the beads on my towels and sheets and they smell fantastic! Even after sitting in my closet for a while. Always fresh when I pull them out! I received this product for free, but this is my honest opinion. I'll definitely purchase on my own to keep my linens smelling fresh.

I have used a similar product to this one before and I stop because i didn't really think it was necessary. But honestly this one is hands down awesome!!. I love the smell, it will last forever and I just love how awesome my clothes feel after using it. I can totally tell a difference from this to the other product. Totally love it.

These little beads are so easy to use- just pop them in the washer. They made my clothes (and even my boyfriend's gym clothes) smell super fresh, and feel super soft. I received a free sample of Downy Fresh Protect for review in my #Influenster #Goddess VoxBox, and I will definitely be purchasing in the future.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The most experience I have with Downy is with the Downy Unstoppables. It was a bad experience, not due to the performance of the product but due to the fact that I am apparently allergic to it. So, I hesitated, but I still tried the Downy Fresh & protect beads botanical. I really wanted something to make my clothes feel soft and have a nice scent that wouldn't be overpowering and wouldn't cause my eyes to swell. I was pleasantly surprised to have found that in this product. My clothes are soft, and they have a nice scent to them without the itchy eyes and nose.