Longest running detergent scents

[2drumsallergy]

Vintage Bold 3

Hi David & Nick,
Yes indeed I have noticed a distinct undertone of Bold 3 in the current Bold 2in1 Apple Blossom & Lime Zest Powder and Tablets too. It is especially noticeable coming from my machines in particular my Miele W3985WPS as it nears 95°C. The other Bold variants don't at least to my nose have the vintage undertone. I have a great memory for scents and I have to say Bold 3 was one of my favorites.

You know it really annoys me when I think of all the wonderful detergent and softener scents we have lost over the years because P&G and Unilever can't leave things alone! One that really upset me was P&G changing Ariel Handwash Powder, thankfully one has a large stash of E3 size boxes still in shrink wrap from the Cash & Carry. I allow myself a nice boil wash a few times a year in my Hotpoint 1414 Twin Tub; the moment the Ariel hits the water the scent transports me back to my childhood and my Great Aunt using her Philips Top Twin. The Philips Top Twin had a shorter faster agitator stroke than the Servis Supertwin; I can still picture that black agitator thrashing away and the delicious Ariel fumes rising out of the tub.

David

 

[sajid6952]

I always thought that the standard blue Lenor fabric conditioner had not changed in years until recently. I bought a bottle of the new Infusions range - "Breath of Fresh Air" which smells like the old Spring Fresh Lenor of the 90's. There is definitely a subtle difference between the standard Spring Awakening (or whatever it's called these days) and the Infusions one that's out, albeit nothing major.

The "Barefoot In The Grass" Lenor Infusions derivative is my current personal favourite - having a scent identical to that of Alpine Fresh Lenor of yesteryear.

 

[nickuk]

Ah really, Sajid. V interesting, thanks for posting. I wonder how many times they'll resurrect `Alpine Fresh'? I always thought that the `pink' Lenor Fabric Enhancer was Alpine Fresh too.

I saw all of those new Infusions scents in Wilkinsons, but for some reason just chuckled and walked on. Now I wish I'd sniffed.........and from what you've said I'll be buying if only to bring back some memories.

 

[spoodles]

Oh yes the new blue Breath Of Fresh Air Lenor is my current fave too. I hate those other infusions ones (black diamond etc. that match the new Bold scents), but all 3 of the new ones are nice. The blue one in particular has an amazingly long lasting scent that isn't trying to smell like cheap perfume.

 

[sajid6952]

Nick....

Theres an orange Lenor Infusions one out as well which I believe is called "Burst of Sunshine" (Where do they get these names from, honestly!?) which on the initial "sniffing" I'm 99% certain is the old Tropical Fresh that was on the go 12-15 years ago.

I have to say these three I've been on about here are definitely more pleasing that the other Infusions stuff that match the Bold detergents.

Either way, two quid a bottle is two quid a bottle, so it needs to be good stuff at that price considering the current financial state we're in!

 

[2drumsallergy]

New Lenor Infusions Touch Effects

Hi Folks,
I am so happy oh so happy!
Yes indeed the 80's and 90's Lenor scents have indeed returned, my local Asda finally got them in and I had a good sniff! I bought 4 bottles each of the "Breath of Fresh Air" and the "Barefoot In The Grass" the "Burst of Sunshine" is not my type of scent. They are without doubt the scents of yesteryear and may favorite is "Breath of Fresh Air" it smells totally divine on my bed linens and blends beautifully with the Ariel Excel Gel scent.

I have to say the packaging is very attractive and classy looking.

Well done P&G now please leave those scents alone!!!

David

http://www.lenortoucheffects.com/

 

[2drumsallergy]

New Lenor Infusions Touch Effects

Hi Sajid,
Yes the "Burst of Sunshine" is indeed the same Tropical Fresh Lenor scent.
I personally never liked Lenor Tropical Fresh or Lenor Summer Breeze for that matter as they are too sweet and floral for my taste, I don't find them unpleasant but they would not be my first choice.

David

 

[zanussi_lover]

does anyone remember

Lenor Alpine Spirit, Carnival Passion, and Oriental blossom,

last time i used Oriental Blossom Lenor was in 1997 (i was 9 years old then) My mum always used to use it, i think it disappeared off the shelves in 2001, alongside Ariel Alpine, Lenor Alpine Spirit and Carnival Passion.

 

[washdayisfun]

I remember using Daz liquid last year as I bought a big 5 litre bottle from the cash and carry when it was on offer. I used it in the top loader and it would fill the garage with an amazing vintage smell. It was lovely. Unfortunately Andrew was allergic to something in it and I didn't buy it again.

I remember Lenor Tropical Fresh. Very sweet smell. Summer breeze is a funny scent for me. I like it but I don't like it. Maybe I like it because it seems to have been around for so long so it gives me a nostalgic feeling.Sometimes it seems ok but sometimes it seems a bit to overpowering. I didn't realise that Lenor had brought out new scents or the "infusion" range. Will have to go and sniff to see if I remember the smells of yesteryear.

Mark

 

[zanussi_lover]

in sainsburys

they have the new lenor scents on offer for £1.49 usually i buy the sainsburys branded conditioner as i can get 2 for 1.50 as i'm a student, i love bargains and offers.

 

[nickuk]

By 'eck.....

Lenor Infusions `Barefoot in the Grass' (LOL).........

what a blast from the past! This stuff is quite literally and unashamedly Lenor Alpine Fresh without a hint of tweaking, only the bottle and the name are different. I suppose there is grass on the Alps, and you could go barefoot, so the clue is there albeit somewhat hidden.

Interestingly, though, the blue one is not bringing back any memories as a previous version of Blue Lenor. The earliest Lenor I remember, really, is when it started being sold as concentrate in the same bottle as the 1 litre normal one, but with a dark blue bottle and pink lid.

I think it used to be called `April Fresh', just as Downy still is in the US. Although April Fresh Downy has yet another different scent. Anybody remember Summer Fresh Bold? That was more or less the scent for Downy April Fresh.

But as for the Barefoot business, can't put it down.........

Isn't `in the pink' another re hashed one? Am sure that is the same as `Carnval Passion' or `Tropical Fresh'.

Quite how ordinary people choose a fabric softener from the 123 flavours available, I don't know. It sends me into a total spin!

 

[washboy2005]

I cant remember Bold Summer Fresh, however I remember Bold Hawaii Fresh, the scent was to die for! We used it regulary in our kangaroo Zanussi LOL.

Do you know if the Summer Fresh and Hawaii Fresh were one and the same?

I too can never choose what to have as a fabric conditioner whilst stood in the laundry aisle in the supermarket now, so I know exactly where you are coming from there Nick!!! lol

Dan

 

[nickuk]

Hi Dan - sorry, can't confirm the Bold confusion, but I THINK they were indeed the same.

Have just completed some washing with blue Lenot infusions, and actually it is kind of familiar. It's actually very similar to Lidl's Doussy, at way more than double the price! It's on offer at Wilkos though - 2 for £3.

 

[washboy2005]

Thanks anyway, I have the new blue lenor infusions, have to say nearly 2/3'rds down the bottle, i'm not keen on it. I much prefer the barefoot in the grass scent.

I am also using Aldi's AncoSoft dilute softener. 20washes for 85p so I couldnt complain.
I got the Honeysuckle and Wild Violet scent. Not sure if thats what it smells like, but its a pleasent and gentle scent and it softens fantastically!

Dan

 

[zanussi_lover]

At the moment i'm using Sainsburys Meadow Breeze Conditioner, smells gorgeous and its only 99p,

ooo will have to use bare foot in the grass, i loved lenor alpine spirit, my friends mum used to use Ariel Alpine Tablets with Lenor Alpine Spirit

 

[aquarius1984]

Retroness......

Hardly comes much closer to this!

 

[aquarius1984]

Nor this

 

[aquarius1984]

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[spoodles]

I love those! How old are they, 1989/90-ish?

The Persil one looks like the Small & Mighty caps.

The old P&G ones look really funky! ;-)

 

[paulc]

Persil automatic liquid

Thats my favorite detergent scent of all time, plus Wisk automatic......wishe they'd bring them back!