What is the difference between essential oils and synthetic scent profiles?

Great question—especially when it comes to something as personal and powerful as scent.

Here’s the key difference:

🌿 Essential Oils (What We Use)

1. Naturally derived from plants—think steam-distilled orange peel, pressed ginger root, or wood shavings.
   
2. Capture the true essence of nature: not just fragrance, but also therapeutic benefits.
   
3. Can support mood, energy, and even your body’s natural rhythms (like winding down before bed or perking up in the morning).
   
4. Tend to be more complex and subtle than synthetics—like a wild forest, not a neon air freshener.
   
   

🧪 Synthetic Fragrance (What We Avoid)

1. Lab-created aroma compounds designed to imitate natural scents or create new ones.
   
2. Often include chemical fixatives and phthalates to make the scent last longer on skin or in air.
   
3. Can be overwhelming or irritating, especially for sensitive noses or skin.
   
4. Rarely offer the therapeutic benefits of true plant oils.
   
   

Why it matters:

We use only essential oils because they offer more than just a pleasant smell—they help you tune in, reset, and reconnect with your senses and surroundings. Let me know if you want a breakdown of the oils in a specific scent!