11 Best Luxury Laundry Detergents of 2024

Specifically designed for sensitive skin, Dr. Barbara Sturm’s detergent is dermatologically tested and enriched with gentle ingredients like aloe vera and panthenol to support skin health.

One shopper says: “I LOVE this detergent. The faintest, clean scent and doesn’t make me itch one bit!”

Key Scent Notes: All natural

You get the best of both worlds with this luxury washing liquid: a highly-effective, eco-friendly formula that extends and maintains your clothes, linens, and delicates, while being gentle on skin.

One shopper raves: “Never have I tried a detergent that was so gentle on clothes with such an effective clean! I washed everything from stinky sneakers to construction grime to toddler stained messes and everything has washed off so effortlessly!”

Key Scent Notes: Geranium, ylang-ylang, bamboo

Stinky scents are no match for this heavenly-scented yet subtle laundry detergent, which features notes of sandalwood, lavender, and oat to help neutralize unpleasant odors.

One shopper raves: “This is my first purchase of the laundry detergent. I am taken by the lovely aroma and how effective it cleans and scents my laundry. A little goes a long way as well. I will purchase this again.”

Key Scent Notes: Sandalwood, Lavender, and Oat

Many generic detergents can trigger skin irritation, but Laverée’s elixir is specifically infused with skincare-grade and hypoallergenic ingredients that nurture and protect skin. It can be used on everything from wool to linen to cotton.

One shopper says: “I love this detergent! It’s saved me trips to the dry cleaner because it’s so gentle and removes the stains so well. Smell is great!”

Key Scent Notes: N/A

Blueland’s clean washing tablets are a great alternative to conventional pods wrapped in plastic and formulated with harsh chemicals. Snap it up in this bundle, which also comes with the Oxi Laundry Booster for tough stains and Dryer Balls for reducing wrinkles and static.

One shopper raves: “I love that I don’t even buy ‘regular’ laundry detergent anymore. This helps clean my clothes (I think better) than the other chemical filled, wasteful options at the store. I put the tablets in my tin, compost the bag and do laundry to my hearts desire!”

Key Scent Notes: Laundry detergent (fragrance free); Oxi laundry booster (clear skies fragrance)

Brooklinen makes some of the comfiest linens in the biz, but don’t sleep on its detergent. Available in three scents (including fragrance-free), this plant-based solution is hypoallergenic, biodegradable, and free of chemicals.

One shopper says: “I’ve been using it for about a year and it’s absolutely my favorite detergent. Everything comes out smelling fresh and clean. Love it”

Key Scent Notes: Citrus, vanilla, amber

Cymbiotika’s laundry detergent pulls double duty to banish tough splatters and marks while neutralizing bad odors.

One reviewer writes: “Such a wonderful laundry detergent! I switched to this clean one since my baby was born and I’m so glad I did! Not only it works great removing all the dirty stains from my baby’s clothes on cold cycle but also is gentle enough for my baby’s sensitive skin. A little goes a long way.”

Key Scent Notes: Lavender and peppermint essential oils

Dirty Labs’s washing liquid is formulated with natural, nontoxic, ingredients that swiftly eliminates stubborn stains and leaves your clothes with a lovely (and never overwhelming) scent of magnolia, bergamot, and cedar.

One shopper says: “The best! Small doses and just as powerful; can’t beat the smell either. I love it!”

Key Scent Notes: Magnolia, bergamot, cedar