I use 20 Muleteam Borax all the time to freshen towels, and use less detergent too. It will remove the smoke smell usually. If it still smells smoky while wet, my advice would be not to dry it, just wash it again. Sometimes the heat from the dryer sets the smell, and makes it harder to remove.
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oksewglad
I have also had good luck with 20 Muleteam Borax--a powder found in the laundry aisle.