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 Fragrance can bring joy, comfort, and beauty into our lives—but what if it seems to make you feel unwell? Many people today say they have a “fragrance allergy,” but the term is misleading. Let’s explore what’s actually happening when your body reacts to scented products—and how you can still enjoy fragrance safely. The Truth: There's No Such Thing as a “Fragrance Allergy” Despite common belief, you can't be allergic to “fragrance” as a whole —because “fragrance” is not a single substance. It’s a blend of many individual aromatic molecules, sometimes dozens, often hundreds. When someone reacts to a scented product, they’re almost always reacting to one or two specific ingredients within that blend—not the entire concept of “fragrance.” This is true whether the ingredients are natural or synthetic. Natural vs. Synthetic: Let’s Clear That Up Too Another myth: natural means safe. It’s simply not true. Take rose essential oil , a beloved natural perfume ingredient. It contains ...