The new scent of Downy April Fresh is unpleasant. The original scent was remarkable and recognizable. Everyone remarked on how fresh my laundry room and laundry smelled. Sadly I am in search of a substitute and disposed of the bottle I just purchased.

This new formula smells horrible... It's so strong and has a very unpleasant odor. I don't understand why the scent must be changed. I really miss the comforting scent from 20 yrs ago. I will not be buying Downy any more and I have been a loyal user for many years. Please bring back the original scent!!!!

I used to love this product, however since they had changed the smell I will no longer buy it. Since they have changed the product to protect it sinks. I did one load of laundry and all the clothes smell so bad. I had to wash 4 more time with draft to get the smell out and it still has a slight sink. I am so bummed out used to love this product. Talked with my sister in another state and she is having the same issue.

I never used the original Downy April Fresh fabric softener so I can't compare the newer version with that one. I like a lot of scent on my clothes and the newer version makes our laundry smell sooo good! My current laundry combo is Tide Original, Downy April Fresh and Bounce Outdoor Fresh dryer sheets. This laundry combo makes our laundry smell fresh and clean, soft and static free. If the newer version is too strong for you, I suggest cutting it 50/50 with an unscented fabric softener (it could even be a store brand version) or using less fabric softener per load. If you still don't like the newer version, you could try Snuggle Blue Sparkle.

Downey's not what it used to be. I can't put my finger on when it changed but it's definitely changed and not for the good. It no longer has the same softening/anti-static effect as it used to. I have to add dryer sheets also. DEFINITELY does not smell the same either. Disappointed. I suppose the younger generation won't know the difference but I'm in the middle range and KNOW what it used to be like. I'm 55 and it was a much better product even just 10-15 years ago.

I received this product as a free sample to test (these are my own opinions). When I opened the box the smell was overpowering. I typically try to stay away from scented laundry products, and will most likely pass this product onto someone else who will use it.

Yes - why did you change the scent? Why did you change the formula? This has a terrible stink - Downy no longer makes the laundry soft and it does leave lumpy blue stuff in the dispenser. Also, why do you use such a silly cap that when you try to pour after shaking the product runs onto or into the washing machine?. As I said it smells so bad - it makes me crabby.

I have used Downy all my life (my parents and I), and am a usually a big fan. However, my most recent purchase has such an over-powering smell that feels much too strong. It is overly perfumed and lingering, and I am going to have to look at alternative products.

I am so happy Downy April Fresh smells as it did when I was a child again. I'm in my forties, by the way. For a while there, when the scent of the Downy April Fresh had initially been changed, it didn't smell like the Downy I grew up with. It smelled more like rotten fruit punch, than April Fresh, so I stopped buying it. Now it smells like the April Fresh I use to know and love. I am back to buying it again, and my clothes come out smelling wonderful and feeling nice whether I use my dryer or line dry. Although I will admit, April Fresh and line drying is the freshest scent ever!!! Thank you for making it smell the way it use to again.

I have been using Downy April Fresh for as long as I have been doing laundry. I love the fresh smell of our clothes from using Downy. A few years ago, I was disappointed when the scent pearls were added and ruined the wonderful smell. Now, I just bought a new bottle of Downy with the new "fabric protect". After washing my first load of laundry I knew right away something was not right! The scent is not the same. It's very strong and unpleasant. I want the normal Downy April Fresh back! My clothes don't smell good anymore! Why change the scent of something that everyone loves so much?