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Downy Fresh Protect April Fresh with Febreze Odor Defense In-Wash Scent Beads (30.3 oz)
4.8 out of 5 stars
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Mar 17, 2020
Connie
5 out of 5 stars review

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Clothes smell great!!

Love this product & maybe it's just me but I believe my clothes smell better. But to each their own, I personally use because I think it works I just don't like the price.

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Nov 12, 2020
Jennifer
5 out of 5 stars review

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great scent

The scent is wonderful. You don't need to add much to your regular size loads I don't fill mine to the line and find it adds a great scent to my clothes especially towels and bed linens

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Oct 17, 2020
Anonymous
2 out of 5 stars review

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Scent way too strong

Scent way too strong. Can’t even use a 1/4 of a capful without it being too overpowering. I like my laundry to smell fresh but this gave me a headache.Would not recommend. I will stick With dryer sheets

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We're sorry you had this experience. Safety is our top priority, so please be assured that all of our products have been thoroughly evaluated to be safe when used as directed. Please give us a call at (800) 688-7638 so that we can look into this further for you.

May 1, 2026
YamislaidiU
5 out of 5 stars review

Fresh scent

This Downy fresh protect fabric deodorizer is one of my favorites because of its scent, which can last for days after washing. It leaves not residue on the clothes.

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Aug 6, 2020
Anonymous
5 out of 5 stars review

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Downy scent beads

I love for my clothes to stay smelling fresh and these definitely do the trick! A clean refreshing smell that leaves my laundry smelling so fresh I’ve literally had strangers compliment me!

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Dec 1, 2019
Anonymous
5 out of 5 stars review

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Nice scent

I love the scent. It’s not too girly & not too manly. I’ve never had a problem with them dissolving in my front loader. I always put them in the machine first then the clothes. The scent seems to distribute more evenly that way.

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Feb 18, 2026
NicoleL
4 out of 5 stars review

Fantastic Scent

I love this scent, especially with my sheets. It's so fresh and clean smelling but not overly powerful so it bothers my allergies. It doesn't last forever but does last a good week or so, and doesn't have one of those odd lingering smells after the original scent fades. I deducted one star just because it's a little more pricey than I think it should be.

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Mar 26, 2026
AhalamE
5 out of 5 stars review

A staple in my laundry room!

It is a staple in my laundry room! I get a strong and fresh sent every time! Definitely recommend if you have kids that play sports or Pets. Amazing odor control.

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Mar 11, 2026
MWoods
4 out of 5 stars review

Like the new but miss the old

I like the new Downy April Fresh but I really miss the Odor Defense with Febreze. My clothes smell good for weeks. I loved the scent the new one doesn't last as long. I will still use it but I miss the Odor Defense.

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Dec 5, 2025
marileidym2_8785
5 out of 5 stars review

Long-lasting, fresh and easy-to-use fragrance; lea

Downy April Fresh scent beads leave clothes smelling fresh and clean for much longer than regular fabric softener. They're so easy to use: just add them directly to the drum, and the scent is intense without being overpowering. What I love most is that they work on any type of fabric and in any washing machine, and they don't leave any residue. An excellent choice if you want your clothes to smell great and stay fresh for days.

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