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Woolite bottles still look the same, pink and blue with stripes and the words "original scent" are featured prominently. But it's not the original scent.

It used to smell sort of like baby powder and now it's musky. To me it really stinks. I called them and eventually reached someone who listened to me. Yes, she said, they know the formula is different now.

They sent me free samples of more stinky Woolite. I guess their focus groups liked musk and they can call it whatever they want. If they ever really did switch back to the original scent, how would you know?

Otherwise, it's a great product, but things don't really seem clean to me when they smell bad.

Location: Washington, District Of Columbia

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I totally agree. For complicated reasons, I now have a lot of hand-washables, and I was actually excited at the thought of having an excuse to start buying Woolite regularly.

I used to love the clean scent while using it, and the way the scent went away. I've thrown the new bottle of "Original Scent" in the trash.

Ugh. No more.

Guest

Not only does it stink, but it is a strong scent that takes a long time to wear off. I'm allergic to fragrance, but the original scent went away quickly and it didn't bother me.

This new scent causes me to cough and it gives me a headache. I can no longer use Woolite because of that.

Karen

Washington, DC

Guest

After reading these reviews I am encouraged to return my Large bottle of "waterfall" scented woolite to Costco it smells so bad that I am having asthma-,like symptoms & have to re-wash items in another detergent (unscented) .

What was wrong with the lovely old scent.?

Guest

I totally agree. Bought a large bottle of the new woolite complete not knowing it had changed.

Did one load and found out they had changed it. I didn't like the smell but thought I would give it a chance. Over the course of the day I decided I couldn't take the smell and so I return the bottle to those store.

I've looked everywhere hoping to find the old scent with no luck. :(

Guest

I agree...it stinks!

Guest

Woolite sucks...they don't care how they sell their product..using IMAGES OF TORTURE NOW...INAPPROPRIATE & SICK TO SAY THE LEAST!

****BOYCOTT WOOLITE*****

Guest

I agree with you, DC! Bought a bottle of Woolite complete today, got it home, and opened it to use and P-U! It stunk like crazy! I smelled it again, quickly relidded it and have it back in the bag with the receipt to return it tomorrow. I am SO disappointed.

Guess I'll stick to my eco-friendly brands like BioKleen which makes me feel better anyway!

Epic fail, Woolite! You lost another customer.

Guest

It appears that my lower legs and my ankles and feet are reacting to woolite complete with a rash...I've been using woolite ( old one ) for 30 years on my wool socks and have never had a problem with rash. Now with this woolite complete product...rash rash rash.. Conumers beware...not he same product.

Guest
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i am very sad that the original smell and formula seems to not be available. sorry for your rash. have you found a suitable replacement?

Guest

When we got a HE washer, I bought the HE Woolite, but after opening the bottle and realizing the scent was not the same as the original, which is like because it's so light, took the HE bottle back and bought the regular Woolite...I use 1/2 as much in my HE washer and it works great. :o)

Guest

Gain (original scent for linens and any other for clothing)

Guest

My wife has the same complaint. After 40 years of using the product, she just threw out a freshly opened bottle and vowed "never again". That having been said, anyone have a good alternative to "stinky" Woolite?

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