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Customer reviews for Downy Ultimate Soft Liquid Fabric Softener, April Fresh 192 Loads,130 fl oz for
Downy Ultimate Soft Liquid Fabric Softener, April Fresh 192 Loads,130 fl oz
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Sep 30, 2026
Reviewer name: MayO
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Smells real good

This is the most important step during your laundry. This makes your clothes smell really good and last long for the rest of the week. I really love using this when I do laundry it's actually worth it. I really recommend everyone to try at least once you will love it trust me.

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Oct 3, 2024
Reviewer name: Elijah
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

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The Best Softener

I love the smell of April Fresh Downy, It also is the best feeling softener after doing laundry.

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Sep 23, 2026
Reviewer name: Miranda863
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

Stain in my white clothes

I have used downy for years but lately I noticed that every time I use downy fabric softener it stains my white clothes to the point that I have to hand wash. Lots of my clothes has been ruined

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Jan 18, 2015
Reviewer name: Super Sad Customer
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

PLEASE BRING BACK THE ORIGINAL DOWNEY

I am devastated by the change in formulation of April Fresh Downey. Please bring back the original formulation! I have been using it loyally for over 20 years and my mother used it before me. No more Downey for this family until the original comes back. This new version is disgusting. It doesn't smell like the original. At first it was thick and clumped up my machine and now is very watery. The other day I spent 15 minutes at the store opening all the bottles looking for one containing the original formula. Not all changes are for the better. Where can I find some original?

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Mar 31, 2015
Reviewer name: augustine5
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

RIP April Fresh Downy

A few years ago, Downy changed their beloved original April Fresh scent into some sickly, perfumy mess and I was devastated. However, they only changed the liquid, the dryer sheets still smelled like the original formula. I just got back from Dollar General and they now changed the scent of the dryer sheets too. WHY ON EARTH would they do this??? The original scent of April Fresh was loved by so many. Why wouldn't they just make a "new scent" and leave the beloved original scent available for purchase. Did a bunch of men in suits, who probably never did laundry themselves, make this decision?

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Oct 11, 2015
Reviewer name: Cyd3057
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

The revised scent is horrible

The revised scent of April Fresh Downy has a very chemical smell and is nothing like the original scent. Very disappointed, especially after growing up with this softener and raising my family with it. Both of my grown daughters are disappointed as well. We will be looking at products other than Procter and Gamble. Please bring back the original April Fresh scent!

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Oct 16, 2015
Reviewer name: BELLA122
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

SCENT CHANGE ON APRIL FRESH

PLEASE RETURN THE ORIGANAL SCENT BACK TO APRIL FRESH THE NEW SCENT SMELLS NOTHING LIKE THE OLD SCENT AND IS A VERY HARSH SCENT, IM A FAITHFUL CUSTOMER FOR MANY YEARS. WHEN I PURCHASE THIS PRODUCT I BUY OUT THE WHOLE SHELVE OF THEM . PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE BRING BACK THE OLD SCENT!!!!!!

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Oct 19, 2015
Reviewer name: zojo
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

HATE the new scent!!!

I have a very sensitive sense of smell, and your April Fresh scent was the ONLY one I could use. When I caught the odor of the bottle of Downy I bought I thought I had mistakenly picked up the wrong scent. It is sharp and putrid and now is permeating thru my house. If I could return it, I would!!! I now have to go out and find another brand. PLEASE CHANGE THE SCENT BACK!!!!

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May 19, 2016
Reviewer name: JD2324
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

New April Fresh Smell is Horrible!

I have used Downy April Fresh fabric softener for years but since they added the Fabric Protect it smells too strong and powdery! I can't use it - please change it back. I've tried the freshness beads but they don't soften the clothes. For me and others to take the time to write a review on a fabric softener must tell you there is something wrong with the new product. Please change it back!!

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Jan 5, 2016
Reviewer name: Kelley25
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

I hate the new smell!

I am so disappointed that you changed the original scent. It has always been such a great and reliable product and I always was complemented on the smell of my house after washing clothes as well as my clothes. Now I hate the smell! There is nothing original about it!!

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