How to make your wardrobe and clothes smell good

The easiest way to make your wardrobe and linen smell good is to place a scented soap bar, still in its wrapper, between the sheets or in the drawers: it will release fragrance for months without touching the fabrics. You can also add scented laundry detergent to the wash and, for the drawers, a piece of cardboard with a few drops of your perfume.

Soap bars

A plant-based soap bar, such as Parco 1923 soap, or soap bars from Savonneries Bruxelloises, such as Lavender or Orange & Grapefruit. Leave them in their paper or in a linen bag, and use them in the bathroom when the fragrance fades.

Laundry

Parco 1923 laundry detergent leaves the scent of the woods on your clothes. It is best not to overdo it with fabric softeners: they overpower the fragrance and weigh down the fabrics.

The cardboard trick

Spray your perfume on a piece of cardboard or a mouillette, let it dry, and place it in the linen drawer. Perfume should never be sprayed directly on delicate or light fabrics: it can stain them.

What to avoid

• Scenting a damp wardrobe: air it out first.
• Keeping perfume bottles in the wardrobe: they need a cool, dark place, but not to be stored away with clothes. See how to store perfumes.

For the rest of the home, read candles and home fragrances.

Frequently asked questions

How can I make sheets smell good for a long time?

Place a scented soap bar between the folded sheets, and wash them with scented laundry detergent and a little fabric softener.

Can I spray perfume on sheets?

It is best not to do so on light or delicate fabrics, as it can stain them. It is fine to spray it on a piece of cardboard in the drawer.