What type of laundry soap works best? I have be using liquid laundry soap my entire go, but recently...

I have be using liquid laundry soap my entire go, but recently my boyfriend told me that the powder works better. I bought the powder and own been using it contained by my laundry, but I can't tell a difference. Which do you devise works best? And do you have a brand that you close to? Also, I am trying to find a very fragarant soap to go off my clothes smelling really good. Any suggestion would be greatly appreciated. Thanks :)
Answers:    I always try to use Gain Original Scent powder and after follow up with Downey productive fabric softner. You can jump back to your clothes surrounded by the drawer weeks later and they will still smell fresh.
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