What is the difference between natural and synthetic scents?

5 Nov 2024, 17:40

Scents are an inseparable part of each person’s home and personal experience. They can influence mood, enhance atmosphere, boost confidence, and create a feeling of calm and comfort. However, it’s important to know that there is a significant difference between the natural scents of products made with fragrance extracts from natural ingredients and synthetic scents artificially produced in a lab.

4 Differences Between Natural and Synthetic Fragrances

When purchasing scented products, whether it’s a pleasantly scented soap or home fragrance diffusers, it’s wise to check the source of the scent and the type of ingredients used—natural or synthetic. Here are some key differences between them:

Scent Source – When we talk about perfumes with a natural fragrance, we refer to those based on essential oils and extracts from flowers, fruits, and other plants. These scents are extracted through processes such as evaporation, infusion, or distillation. In contrast, synthetic fragrances are created in a lab using chemical compounds to mimic natural scents in products like cleaning agents.
Fragrance Quality – Natural home fragrances tend to be rich and complex, depending on the types of extracts and oils they contain. On the other hand, artificial fragrances often have less depth and may smell "harsher." Synthetic production also allows for creating scent combinations that do not exist in nature.
Health – Skincare products or fragrance diffusers with natural scents are generally beneficial to the skin, body, and mind. These products emit calming or invigorating scents and may have therapeutic and aromatherapeutic properties. Synthetic scents, however, may cause side effects or even harm health if inhaled over extended periods.
Environmental Impact – Since natural extracts are plant-based, they break down quickly, and their production process is much more eco-friendly. Synthetic scents, in contrast, often require chemicals that may harm the environment.
How to Make Your Home Smell Great

To create a pleasant and calming aroma at home, it’s recommended to use products based on natural fragrance extracts. Here are some popular ways to achieve this:

Fragrance Diffusers – Bottles containing a fragrant liquid made from plant extracts and essential oils. The scent is dispersed through bamboo sticks placed in the bottle, which absorb the liquid and release it gradually into the room.
Scented Candles – Candles with a natural fragrance, usually derived from essential oils. As the candle burns, the oils evaporate and spread the scent throughout the room, contributing to the ambiance and also serving as decorative accessories.
Textile Perfumes – Unlike other products meant to scent the air, textile perfumes add fragrance to blankets, upholstery, clothes, curtains, and linens with a quick spritz of scented liquid.
In addition to home fragrance products, you can improve the overall feeling and the personal scents of household members by using natural skincare products. These could include special soaps with ginger and orange scents, lavender-apple body milk, or mango and kiwi-scented hand cream.

Types of Natural Scents

The range of scents that can be derived from plants is endless. However, some of the most popular and beloved scents include rose, jasmine, lavender, vanilla, patchouli, citrus, and more. Each one offers unique benefits—for example, lavender is known for its calming effect and promoting sleep quality, while orange or grapefruit scents are known to boost energy, improve mood, and reduce fatigue.

SABON - A Variety of Quality Products with Natural Scents

Since SABON’s founding, we have focused on using only high-quality, natural ingredients—from Dead Sea minerals and algae to olive oil, shea butter, and essential oils from plants and fruits. These ingredients are generously present in all of our products, whether they’re meant for body care or for filling your home with their unique scents.

If you want to enjoy uplifting scents that enhance mood, awaken the body and soul, and create a pleasant atmosphere at home, we invite you to explore the interesting fragrances of our products online and find the ones that speak to you. If you have any additional questions or need help with choosing, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at 03-3766663.