Natural and Synthetic Fragrances: a Balanced View of Kemitron's Range

Fragrances play an important role in our daily lives - they create atmosphere, stimulate emotions and influence our well-being. With the Aromee range, Kemitron has developed fragrance products that are based almost exclusively on natural raw materials. However, it is not always possible or sensible to use only natural fragrances, whether for reasons of species or nature conservation or due to the high cost of rare raw materials.

In this article, we take a look at the fragrances in Kemitron's aroma products and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of natural and synthetic fragrances, especially for allergy sufferers and in terms of sustainability.

Natural fragrances: the best of nature - with certain limitations

Natural fragrances, such as those used in Kemitron's Aromee range, are derived from plant essences, woods, flowers and herbs. These raw materials are sustainably sourced where possible to ensure an authentic and soothing fragrance experience. However, there are raw materials that should not be used or are difficult to obtain due to species or nature conservation reasons. Here, manufacturers such as Kemitron also resort to synthetic alternatives.

One example is sandalwood. This valuable wood has now become rare in nature, as it grows back slowly and was heavily overused in the past. Excessive extraction would have considerable consequences for the stocks, which is why it is now partly replaced by synthetic alternatives in order to protect nature.

The situation is similar with other valuable substances such as ambergris, which is produced by sperm whales, and musk, which is extracted from the glands of musk deer. Due to animal welfare concerns, these natural raw materials are hardly available in their original form, and synthetic variants play a central role in ensuring sustainable production without harming the plant or animal world.

Advantages of natural aroma fragrances:

•      Natural and complex fragrance: natural fragrances offer a multi-layered fragrance composition that is difficult to imitate due to its depth and authenticity.
  
•     Positive associations: Because natural fragrances come directly from nature, they are often associated with purity, wellness and harmony - ideal qualities for wellness products such as the Aromee line.     
•   Sustainability: When natural fragrances come from responsible sources, they contribute to the sustainable use of resources.

Challenges of natural fragrances:

•      Conservation and availability: some raw materials such as sandalwood or ambergris are difficult to obtain due to species or conservation measures. The use of these substances can be both expensive and ecologically problematic.
  
•     Allergenic substances: Plant fragrances can contain natural allergens such as limonene or linalool, which can cause reactions such as skin irritation or breathing difficulties in sensitive people.
  
•     Fluctuating quality: Natural products are often dependent on the respective growing and harvesting conditions such as weather, soil composition and air quality, which can lead to varying fragrance quality.
  

Synthetic fragrances: a sensible and sustainable alternative

While natural fragrances have their charms, synthetic fragrances also offer some important advantages - not only in terms of allergies, but also in terms of sustainability. In the Aromee range, synthetic fragrances are deliberately chosen when the use of natural raw materials is not feasible for ecological or economic reasons.

For example, synthetic alternatives to sandalwood can be created that mimic the original fragrance almost perfectly without putting any further strain on natural resources. Synthetic ambergris and musk also have a fixed place in the modern perfume and fragrance industry, as the natural sources of these substances are either difficult to obtain and unsustainable, or because their import is prohibited for animal welfare reasons (e.g. musk).

Advantages of synthetic fragrances:

•      Sustainability and animal welfare: Synthetic fragrances make it possible to conserve valuable natural resources or not harm animals. This is particularly important for substances such as musk or ambergris.
  
•     Allergen control: One of the biggest advantages of synthetic fragrances is the ability to deliberately exclude allergenic substances, which often makes them more tolerable for allergy sufferers.
  
•      Consistent quality: Synthetic fragrances offer consistent quality as they are produced in a laboratory and do not depend on natural growing conditions.
  
•      Cost efficiency: Synthetic fragrances can often be cheaper to produce, especially when replacing rare and expensive natural raw materials such as sandalwood.
  

Challenges of synthetic fragrances:

•      Perception as artificial: Many people perceive synthetic fragrances as less authentic or “artificial” and prefer the more complex character of natural fragrances.
  
•      Environmental concerns: Some synthetic fragrances can be difficult to degrade and therefore pose a challenge to the environment, especially when produced on a mass scale.
  
•      Reduced fragrance depth: Despite advances in synthetic fragrance production, some artificial fragrances do not achieve the depth and complexity of their natural counterparts.
  

The perfect balance between nature and laboratory

Kemitron's aroma range relies primarily on natural fragrances wherever possible and sustainable. However, where nature conservation or high costs make the use of natural essences difficult, synthetic alternatives offer a sensible and necessary supplement. Especially when it comes to valuable and difficult-to-obtain raw materials such as sandalwood, musk and ambergris, the synthetic variant is an environmentally friendly and animal-friendly solution that also offers consistently high quality and compatibility.

Overall, it is clear that the perfect balance lies in a well-thought-out combination of natural and synthetic fragrances. For fragrance lovers, allergy sufferers and environmentally conscious consumers, Kemitron thus offers a balanced product portfolio that combines both the natural variety of fragrances and the modern advantages of synthetic fragrances.