We&#39;re really sorry to hear you had this experience with our Downy Bloom Boutique Botanicals Liquid Fabric Softener, Sandy. It must upsetting that the scent was missing in the after-smell on your clothes.<br /><br />We understand that scent on the clothes is personal preference, but this is not the type of experience we want you to go through. <br /><br />Incorrect dosage could be the cause of too little scent remaining after the wash. So, please ensure you&#39;re using the correct amount of product compared to load size/dirt levels (based on the lines of the dosing cap and never use more than the highest bar on the dosing cap).<br /><br />Also, the fragrance may fade if the container has been opened for a long time, or if the container has been stored at high temperatures.<br /><br />And, we recommend you use the product within a year, and to store it in a dry room at room temperature.<br /><br />You can also try our Downy Unstoppables Scent Booster Beads that adds 12 weeks of freshness that elevates the everyday freshness out of storage and is easy to use.<br /><br />Please contact us at (800) 688-7638 so we can hear more about this situation. Your satisfaction is highly important for us at Downy.