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Eco-Friendly and Fresh: How to Choose Organic Car Scents
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Eco-Friendly and Fresh: How to Choose Organic Car Scents

by Ivan Garcia | 12/12/2024

Whether you have a new baby at home, sensitive skin or allergies, or simply want to surround yourself with natural ingredients and solutions, organic car scents contribute to your health and happiness. In contrast to synthetic fragrances that can contain harsh chemicals, organic car scents surround you with natural ingredients that sustain a clean environment. However, finding organic scents for your vehicle can prove challenging and expensive — unless you purchase a premium car air freshener from Drift. 

Drift signature car freshener scents are made from sustainably sourced materials infused with clean essential and fragrance oils. Our distinctive car scents enhance your vehicle’s interior without aggravating your sensitivities. Use the guide below to discover what makes a car scent organic, how you can choose organic car scents for your vehicle, and why Drift’s exclusive car scents uphold our mission of selecting only the finest sustainable and organic ingredients. 

What Makes a Car Scent Organic? 

Organic and natural are two terms often used interchangeably, but they can mean different things. For example, apples and oranges are both natural fruits, but organic apples and oranges have different properties than their non-organic counterparts. Let’s explore what makes a car scent organic. 

Natural Ingredients

You can evaluate the organic nature of a car scent by what’s inside or, in this case, the ingredients that comprise the scent. For example, Drift infuses our car scents with essential and fragrance oils that are the exact opposite of synthetic blends popular in more traditional car fresheners. Non-natural ingredients can contribute to artificial-smelling scents and potentially lead to allergic reactions. 

No Harsh Chemicals

Organic car scents are free from harsh chemicals like phthalates, parabens, mineral oils, DEA, formaldehyde, petroleum, propylene, and dichlorobenzene. These chemical ingredients are cause for concern, especially if they are found in any product designed to contact or be around the human body. 

Sustainably Sourced

Environmentally friendly materials that are sustainably sourced may not necessarily be organic, but they do contribute to a cleaner, more natural product. Sustainable materials have less of an impact on the environment by reducing their carbon footprint. 

How to Choose Fresh and Organic Car Scents

Finding organic car scents may take longer than picking up any traditional car freshener from your local auto parts store, but the benefits far outweigh the costs, even considering time. Here are a few characteristics you can use to help select organic car scents that fit your personality. 

Review the Ingredients

Checking out the label can be a quick and easy way to determine if the car scent you’re interested in is organic. Look for clean essential or fragrance oils on the ingredients list, along with other naturally occurring materials. If you don’t know what an ingredient is or refers to, do some research before purchasing and placing that air freshener in your vehicle. 

Consider the Diffusion Method

Car air fresheners come in several different forms, from sachet bags and diffusing cans to spritzing sprays and deodorizers. Select an organic car scent based on which diffusion method best suits your preferences. Passive air diffusers are often the simplest to install and maintain. 

Assess Scent Longevity 

Although most organic car scents aren’t expensive, the ones that perform the best aren’t necessarily affordable. However, certain organic car scents — like Drift’s lineup of luxury car air fresheners — effortlessly pair price with scent longevity. Rather than investing in a few weeks of pleasant smells, you can enjoy several weeks — or even months — of lasting fragrance. 

Read Customer Reviews

Customer reviews give you the insight necessary to finalize your decision about a particular organic car scent. Read reviews to gather information about the car scent you’re considering and notice any common threads that may exist. Pay attention to these as you compare options. 

Common Misconceptions About Organic Car Scents

Organic products often suffer from several misconceptions surrounding their ingredients, price, and application. Car scents that incorporate organic ingredients are no exception. Below are a few of the most common myths about organic car scents: 

  • They are always chemical-free, allergy-free, and safe for everyone 
  • Synthetic car fragrances are more effective
  • Carrying the label “organic” means those scents are of higher quality
  • Organic scents are only for eco-conscious car owners
  • Drivers have a limited range of organic car scents to choose from 
  • Organic car scents cost more than your average car scent

In short, organic car scents vary significantly in cost, effectiveness, and quality. Drift’s organic car scents feature clean ingredients and multiple scents that won’t break your budget. Our car air fresheners are ideal for drivers of all backgrounds, and the long-lasting fragrance translates to money well spent. 

Eco-Friendly and Sustainable Car Scents From Drift

Luxurious Drift car air fresheners are free from phthalates, parabens, mineral oils, DEA, formaldehyde, petroleum, propylene, dichlorobenzene, and other harsh chemicals. Made from high-quality essential and fragrance oil blends, Drift car fresheners feature sustainably sourced alder wood, organic stone, and alloy metal. Our products are vegan, cruelty-free, GMO-free, and kid- and pet-friendly. 

Drift premier organic car scents last for up to 30 days in your vehicle. Keep the scent block — available in Wood, Stone, or Metal — sealed and out of the sun until you’re ready to use it. When it’s time to infuse your vehicle with organic car scents, remove the Drift car air freshener from the packaging and place it on the provided metal clip. Slide it onto your driver- or passenger-side visor to instantly infuse your car with deluxe scents that match your aesthetic. 

Support the Environment With Eco-Friendly Car Scents From Drift 

Drift custom organic car scents allow you to enjoy the sumptuous smell of car fresheners while protecting the environment. Explore our signature car scents to order a car air freshener for your vehicle, or sign up for our Scent of the Month Club to receive a new scent every 30 days. Surround yourself and your family with only natural ingredients with Drift. 


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