diff --git a/Loader/SymfonyFixturesLoader.php b/Loader/SymfonyFixturesLoader.php
index 43766069..cac5c8ab 100644
--- a/Loader/SymfonyFixturesLoader.php
+++ b/Loader/SymfonyFixturesLoader.php
@@ -40,15 +40,10 @@ public function addFixtures(array $fixtures)
     public function addFixture(FixtureInterface $fixture)
     {
         $class = get_class($fixture);
-        if (isset($this->loadedFixtures[$class]) && $this->loadedFixtures[$class] !== $fixture) {
-            throw new \LogicException(sprintf(
-                'The "%s" fixture class is already loaded and instantiated. It is not possible to add a new instance of this fixture. Upgrade to "doctrine/data-fixtures" version 1.3 or higher to support this.',
-                $class
-            ));
+        if (!isset($this->loadedFixtures[$class])) {
+            $this->loadedFixtures[$class] = $fixture;
         }
 
-        $this->loadedFixtures[$class] = $fixture;
-
         // see https://github.com/doctrine/data-fixtures/pull/274
         // this is to give a clear error if you do not have this version
         if (!method_exists(Loader::class, 'createFixture')) {