Laundromat (2000)
by Demeter Fragrance Library

When I got the sample, I kinda had ideas of what to expect. I mean, it is called Laundromat so I figured at the very least, it should smell of laundry detergent and/or dryer sheets and/ or fabric softener. Well, it does not smell like any of these to me at least not in the North American laundry/laundromat way. I suppose in that respect Demeter might have failed with this one but imagine my surprise when I sniffed it and it smelled EXACTLY like Omo detergent powder!!!!! The bright blue small granules of Omo!! Oh My Goodness!! I still can't believe it. Most of my boarding school mates used this detergent and I would get some from them when my beloved Klin detergent ran out (gosh I miss my Klin! Nothing like it).

Anyways Omo, I mean Laundromat :P, has a non-floral, dark soapy scent if that means anything. It does not have as much lightness/brightness as regular soapy scents and I think this makes it odd to some people who reject it quickly because they don't understand such a combination but it works!!! If someone who likes soapy scents gave it a few more tries to get used to the combo, I am confident they would change their minds and fall for this scent. It is a beautiful scent albeit HEAVILY soapy! I am talking soapiness to the MAX! I suppose this makes sense given that you use more soap when doing laundry than when showering. The scent is linear and stays this way even in the dry down which in this case is a good thing. It lasted at least 8 hours on me. For something more conventionally soapy, Demeter Pure Soap would do though I think Laundromat is worth sampling :).

3rd April, 2011. (Last Edited: 4th April, 2011.)

A lot more than just detergent: there's a clear presence of heat, starch, and steam. A great, SAFE selection if you want to start your Demeter collection.

16th March, 2011.

I have been through at least 5 bottles of this- even bought the big one. This is what I wear alone or as a base underneath other scents. It's what I wear when I can't decide what to wear. It's fresh, clean, and makes me feel pretty. LOVE!!!

23rd February, 2011.

Perfectly mimics the smell of the laundromat on Sunday. I find it very appealing, it has a heated soap intro, and then steam iron starchiness to add to it's authenticity! How do they do that? On the finish (which is about 20 minutes in) there is a ever so slight baby powdery note. All in all, the whole experience will last you about . . .oh, the time it takes to do one load of laundry!

3rd December, 2010.

Yep, soap/detergent/dryer sheets as a spray. It's very well done, and so familiar to anyone in the world that its the smell of clean. Room freshener, pick me up, and easy way to make less than freshly cleaned fabric smell just laundered. As for wearing on skin? I'm not sure I'd go for it like that. But it's well crafted enough to do so.

23rd March, 2010.

If I want to smell like fabric softener, I'll take a bath in Snuggles. This is ridiculous - why buy this when soap is more longlasting and cheaper?

19th February, 2010.