The brand has since gone on to win several awards, including the 2017 Product Of The Year Award here in the UK, and the 2021 Grocer Product Launch of the Year prize in the “Household: laundry” category. Of course, you might not be able to find specialised scents in extra-large bottles, but popular smells like Lenor Spring Awakening can be found. In the late 90s Lenor was one of the very first brands to introduce revolutionary Scent Bubble technology into their conditioners.

In addition to this, Lenor is continuously working towards reducing their carbon footprint by making new plant-based conditioner formulas. This new formula, which is typically made up of 80% plants, is designed to replace other CO2 heavy softening ingredients in Lenor’s products. Several years later, Lenor introduced Anti-Age3 technology to its conditioners. This meant that clothes would not just stay smelling sweeter for longer, but laundry longevity would also improve! Cost per wash: 8p | Number of washes: 240 | Litres: 4.8L | Brand: Fairy | Format: Gel | Scent: Floral | Skin type: Sensitive-safe | Feature: Hypoallergenic and dermatologically tested What we like Isn’t it remarkable just how much washing you do in a week? A never-ending pile of dirty clothes is a familiar scene for most parents. That’s why the best fabric conditioner can be an essential addition to your family’s laundry load.

Which Fabric Conditioner Is Better Overall: Comfort or Lenor?

Just bought some Fairy gel. Used with Fairy fabric conditioner, and it smells amazing. The house smells so nice now.” (Recommended by Frozenintime) Both Comfort and Lenor have rich histories that span decades! So, without further ado, let’s find out more about these top brands. Comfort

At the time of writing, a 1.16-litre bottle of Comfort Pure giving 33 washes costs less than a 930 ml bottle of Lenor Sensitive which gives 31 washes. Therefore, Comfort’s product is cheaper per wash.Comfort and Lenor burst onto the fabric conditioner scene many moons ago. And over the years they’ve softened our laundry, scented our clothes, and protected our garments from damage caused by continuous washing.

I have tried to be more environmentally friendly for a few years, but it’s not always possible. I use Method washing liquid, fabric softener and cleaning products.” (Brand recommended by Mumsnetter Raisinandcheese) Our verdict Comfort Pure - it has a picture of a baby on the front. It's lovely."(Recommended by Mumsnet user Maireas) Our verdict Whereas other scents like Comfort Ultimate Care Sunburst Fabric Conditioner comes in a 58-wash bottle. There’s not a huge difference between the price of both brands – Comfort does seem to have a slight edge though. Price: Price is another important consideration; you might save money buying larger bottles or bulk. Natural fabric softeners are often more expensive than ones containing chemicals, but harsh chemicals could irritate the skin.

How we chose our recommendations

Lenor’s Ultra-Concentrated range, is as the name suggests, an even more concentrated version of their liquid fabric softener they make. One major difference is that the Ultra-Concentrated conditioner gives laundry that ‘dried outdoors’ smell and feel that so many users crave. Comfort sells three types of fabric conditioner: Classic, Ultimate Care and Pure. 1. Comfort Classic Classic also comes in different sized bottles, so you get more washes from some bottles. For example, Comfort Blue Skies Fabric Conditioner comes in bottles from 21 washes to 85 washes, but other fragrances, like Comfort Cherryblossom and Sweetpea Fabric Conditioner comes in a 33-wash bottle. Although it can't compete with the 240 washes of Fairy Fabric Softener, we love that the Lenor Burst of Sunshine offers long-lasting freshness and softness for your fabrics and helps reduce wrinkles and static cling, making clothes easier to iron (you won't even need your best clothes steamer). Our only recommendation is that if your skin is sensitive to strong fragrances, you might want to do a little test before you commit to the change. That said, it is dermatologically tested and made from plant-based ingredients that contain 0% dyes.

Both Comfort and Lenor are well-known for trying out their daring scents! And of course, it goes without saying that not everyone will like every smell. There are, of course, some users who think that Lenor’s scents can be a tad too strong for them. Although other buyers say that when a scent is too strong, they just half the dosage, and this helps. It also means that you’ll get a few extra washes out of a bottle if you do this. As with Comfort Classic bottles, the Ultimate Care range also comes in various sized bottles. Some of the more popular scents, like Comfort Ultimate Care Fresh Sky Fabric Conditioner, come in a 36 wash to a 78-wash bottle.It’s really not very difficult to find Comfort or Lenor in a small shop, a supermarket or online. In fact, both brands are quite prominent features in the laundry world, so you will see them a lot. I find the same, and I've had many washing machines over the years. I can smell [the fabric softener] when I bring the wet clothes out of the machine, but once they are dry, I don't smell anything. Then I tried Lenor Burst of Sunshine. It has a lovely scent that lasts for ages.” (Loved by Mumsnet user PivotPivotPivottt) Our verdict