If you've found Loop and you're trying to figure out which tile to start with, the honest answer is that it mostly comes down to how you feel about fragrance in your laundry — and what you actually want your clothes to smell like when they come out of the wash.
All three options use the same plant-based, PVA-free formula underneath, so the cleaning performance is identical across the board. The difference is entirely in the scent experience. Here's a breakdown of each one.
Free & Clear
Like the name suggests, our Free & Clear laundry tile has no fragrance, no perfume and no dyes. Your clothes come out of the wash clean and bright without any scent, which for a lot of people is exactly what they’re looking for. If you are sensitive to fragrance or share a household with someone who is, Free & Clear is the one for you.
It’s also a great option for anyone with sensitive skin that’s looking to eliminate as many potential irritants as possible from their laundry routine.
Free & Clear is a good fit if:
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You have sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivities
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You share laundry with someone who reacts to scented products
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You prefer clothes that smell clean and neutral rather than scented
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You have babies or young children whose clothes you want kept as gentle as possible
Fresh Linen
Fresh linen captures that light, clean, just-out-of-the-wash smell that’s hard to describe but immediately recognizable. The scent has light notes of lemon, apple, and pear with a soft floral center that includes lily of the valley and rose. It’s grounded with subtle scents of musk, oak moss, and linen for an overall effect that’s bright and airy without being too heavy. It’s the perfect scent if you want your clothes to have that “just washed” smell.
Fresh Linen is a good fit if:
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You want your laundry to smell the way fresh laundry is supposed to smell
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You prefer light, clean scents over warm or musky ones
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You want a scent that's noticeable but not heavy
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This is your first time trying Loop and you want to start with something familiar
Amber Woods
If you’re looking for a scent that feels calm, warm, and grounded, Amber Woods fits the bill. This scent has light notes of lemon and anemone with a calming heart of lavender and sage. The base lands on ambergris and musk to create a scent that is elevated and warm instead of floral or shard. It’s not what you may expect from a detergent, but that’s exactly why we love it. It’s closer to something you’d expect to find in home fragrance like a candle than that typically comes out of your laundry room - but it’s a very welcomed change for those that enjoy warmer, musky scents.
Amber Woods is a good fit if:
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You prefer warm, musky scents over fresh or floral ones
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You want something that feels a little more elevated than a standard laundry scent
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You like the idea of your clothes carrying a subtle, calm fragrance through the day
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You already gravitate toward lavender or amber in other products you use
Not sure which one to choose?
If you're coming from a scented detergent and want something familiar, start with Fresh Linen. If you want something a little more distinctive and you gravitate towards warm, calm scents in other parts of your life, try Amber Woods. And if fragrance is something you'd rather not think about in your laundry at all, or if you have sensitive skin, Free & Clear is the one.
No matter what scent you choose, you get the same plant-based, nontoxic, and plastic-free formula in a powerful, mess-free tile.
Frequently asked questions
Is Free & Clear good for sensitive skin?
Absolutely, it’s the best option for anyone with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivities. There are no perfumes, fragrance or dyes in our Free & Clear laundry tiles - plus it’s pH neutral and free of optical brighteners, phosphates, and preservatives that are commonly linked to skin irritation.
Are Loop's scent microcapsules plastic-free?
Yes! Our innovative scent microcapsules are made from naturally derived materials, primarily sodium alginate and gum arabic. These are non-plastic and biodegradable materials, making Loop a truly plastic-free option for laundry care.
Are Loop's fragrances natural or synthetic?
All fragrances used in Loop are fully compliant with IFRA — the International Fragrance Association — which sets global safety benchmarks for fragrance ingredients. We dive into this more in our sensitive skin guide, but the TLDR is that "natural" doesn’t always mean better or safer for fragrances. Some natural ingredients like essential oils are actually more likely to cause irritation. What matters is whether the fragrance ingredients are safe, disclosed, and developed to recognized standards, and the good news is that ours are.
Does the scent last after drying?
Yes! The Fresh Linen and Amber Woods scent stays present on clothes through the day rather than fading as soon as the laundry cools down.
