Sense of Scents Review, Is Sense of Scents Non-Toxic?
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Across 7 graded products, Sense of Scents averages Good (74/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 6 of its products grade Good or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Worth buying from Sense of Scents Good or better, safest first
Sense of Scents
Panier des Sens Provence Deodorant Roll-On
Roll-on deodorant (aqueous base, fragrance, likely talc or mineral powders)
Talc or talc-like mineral powder contamination
Roll-on deodorants in this price and positioning tier commonly use talc or…
Fragrance allergens and undisclosed components
Panier des Sens markets itself on 'Provence fragrance' and botanical positioning, but the…
Preservative-related irritation or contact sensitization
Aqueous roll-on formulas require chemical preservatives to prevent bacterial and mold…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Some aqueous personal-care formulas use formaldehyde-releasing preservatives (DMDM…
Lower concern, typical formula without known PFAS triggers but no brand transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Sense of Scents
Sence Deo Spray Flower Crush & Apple
alcohol-based aerosol spray with fragrance and typical cosmetic propellants
Fragrance allergens and sensitizers
Fragranced products labeled 'Flower Crush & Apple' contain multiple botanical extracts…
Aerosol propellant respiratory exposure
Pressurized aerosol sprays release fine propellant particles and fragrance volatile…
Lower concern than waterproof cosmetics, but brand offers no transparency to confirm.
⚠Risky category by default
Sense of Scents
Arran Sense of Scotland Natural Deodorant 60g
Natural mineral powders, plant-based waxes, talc or mica
Heavy metals
If formulation uses talc rather than mica, trace asbestos or heavy metal contamination…
Fragrance allergens
Essential oils and natural fragrance compounds can trigger contact dermatitis or…
Rancidity and microbial growth
Plant-wax and oil-based formulas lacking synthetic preservatives are more prone to…
Lower concern, natural deodorant formula unlikely to contain PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
Sense of Scents
After Glow (Raspberry & Mandarin) Mini Deodorant
standard cosmetic emulsion (deodorant base)
Fragrance allergens and skin sensitization
Raspberry and mandarin fragrance compounds include natural and synthetic molecules (e.g.…
Talc contamination or undisclosed talc content
Mineral-based absorbents in emulsion deodorants may contain trace talc or talc-adjacent…
Microbial contamination from emulsion instability
Oil-water emulsions require effective preservative systems; if the brand uses minimal or…
Lower concern, but brand provides no transparency on formulation.
⚠Risky category by default
Sense of Scents
Humble Travel Sensitive Vegan Deodorant
vegan wax blend, mineral-based absorbents
Fragrance allergens and sensitizers
Product is marketed as 'Sensitive,' implying fragrance is present but formulated for…
Skin irritation from mineral clays or wax sensitivity
Some individuals experience irritation from mineral clays or plant wax residue…
Lower concern, deodorant paste format without water-repellency where PFAS appear.
⚠Risky category by default
Sense of Scents
Hinoki & Sage Natural Deodorant
Natural deodorant base (presumed mineral, plant oil, or powder)
Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) skin irritation
A common ingredient in natural deodorants, baking soda can cause irritation, redness, or…
Fragrance allergens (hinoki, sage extracts)
Botanical fragrances, including cedar-derived hinoki and sage, are known contact…
Rancidity in plant oil base
If the product contains coconut or other plant oils as a base, oxidation and microbial…
Lower concern, natural formula unlikely to require PFAS but check ingredients.
⚠Risky category by default
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
Sense of Scents
SeneGence Fresh Roll-On Deodorant
Roll-on deodorant (typical, water, aluminum compounds, emulsifiers, fragrance)
Aluminum compounds (systemic absorption)
Aluminum chlorohydrate and zirconium are approved in antiperspirants but absorption…
Fragrance allergens and sensitizers
Roll-on deodorants typically use synthetic fragrance blends; undisclosed fragrance…
Bacterial and mold growth in roll-on mechanism
Roll-on bottles with standing water are prone to microbial colonization if stored in warm…
1,4-dioxane (potential contaminant in emulsifiers)
Water-based deodorants rely on ethoxylated emulsifiers, which can be contaminated with…
Skip, no PFAS disclosure and roll-on format raises waterproofing concerns.
⚠Risky category by default
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