Scent Australia Home uses 100% fragrance oil in their products, which are both locally and internationally sourced (USA and France), and are IFRA approved. On the other hand, Scent Australia uses a blend of both natural and synthetic ingredients, carefully chosen for their quality and safety. Aera, another home fragrance company, uses a combination of botanical and safe synthetic ingredients in their products.

It is important to note that fragrances can contain anywhere from 50 to 300 distinct chemicals, and fragrance formulations are considered a “trade secret” and therefore protected from disclosure – even to regulators or manufacturers. Some of these chemicals can be harmful to health and the environment, such as formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, and free radicals, which are classified as toxic or hazardous by agencies such as the EPA.

Therefore, it is recommended to choose non-toxic air fresheners that are safer for both our health and the environment. Grow Fragrance is a company that makes all-natural air and fabric fresheners with 100% plant-based ingredients. The Environmental Working Group also keeps databases on safe cleaning products and personal care products, including fragrances.