Top 10 Best Car Perfumes in India 2021 (Ambi Pur, Raho Safe, and more)

Read the buying guide below to decide which type suits your car and your olfactory senses. The buying guide will also help you choose the right fragrance that can calm your senses, lift your mood, or create a premium environment in your car.

Do you want the car perfume to work all the time? Or only while the AC is running? Do you want the fragrance to eliminate strong odors, or do you want only a mild scent to fill up your car? There are different types to choose from that can serve the purpose you are looking for.

Car vent types are best for all types of cars, whether hatchbacks, SUVs, or sedans. You can attach it to the AC vent and switch the air conditioning ON, and the scent will spread throughout the interiors, making it a great option for cars of any size. 

The fragrance is usually mild, so people who are allergic to powerful scents could tolerate it. Refill bottles with different scents are also available for this type. Car vent perfumes usually have a slider that you can use to adjust the fragrance intensity depending on your mood and car size. 

It will keep your car interiors smelling good as long as there is air blowing out of the vent. But if you close the perfume or switch off the AC, the fragrance will fade away within 30 minutes. Depending on how frequently you use it, this type can last anywhere between 30 to 60 days.

If you prefer a type with a proven track record of lasting longer than all others, get a gel-based or fiber car perfume. You can place them on the dashboard or the cup holder of your car. It usually takes a couple of minutes for the scent to spread throughout the interiors. You can try switching ON the AC or fan for the fragrance to spread quicker.

If you own a large car like SUV or sedan, look for one that promises a strong fragrance, like the Involve ONE French Wood, as these types come with both mild and strong scents. On average, gel-based and fiber types last at least 60 days if you remember to close off the lid when not in use.

You also have the option of decorating the interiors of your car using car perfumes. These types may come with strings for hanging on the rearview mirror or as a futuristic-looking device you can place on the dashboard. 

You can find sponge or cardboard types that will release scents continuously. Hanging type may also have gel or liquid enclosed in an attractive decorative container. If you are looking for a long-lasting product, the ones made from sponge and cardboard may not be for you.

As they don’t give you the option of a slider or a knob to stop the fragrance from coming out. Since the aroma is mild, hanging types don't work well in large vehicles. These types usually don't have refills, so you will have no option but to buy new ones when the scent fades away.

If your car interiors smell bad because of a food spill or wet carpet, car vent, gel-based, or fiber types won't be enough to eliminate the odor. You need strong perfumes, and that's when spray types come in handy. There are aerosols and liquid sprays available. Since aerosols have a gas filling, the percentage of aromatic ingredients inside them is low, so the fragrance will only linger for about one hour.

Liquid spray types stay longer for 2 to 3 hours before you need to spray again, as they have a greater percentage of aromatic ingredients in them. Some people may find it inconvenient as the fragrance fades away quicker than other types and needs to be used several times during long journeys.

The most common fragrances available in the market are lemon, jasmine, ocean, and aqua. Many people find them to be calming and refreshing. But if you feel you need a change, you can try luxury fragrances available in the market. The only drawback is they have fancy names, and you need to use them to find out if they are your type.

You can try some aromatherapy too with car fragrances. For example, lemon and lavender fragrances can calm your mind if you are stressed out, thus preventing any undesirable incidents. Mild grassy notes can uplift your mood and liven up the environment inside your car. 

For people who smoke inside the car, the odor of cigarette smoke can be masked using a musk fragrance. If the odor is mild, gel-based or fiber type will do. For strong odors, you can use a spray type.

The fragrance that we smell results from the chemicals released into the air by the car perfume. Some of them can cause allergic reactions like sneezing, headaches, difficulty breathing, etc. Cinnamal and isoeugenol can cause cell proliferation, a condition that causes rapid tissue growth. 

Toluene can cause headaches, brain fog, and more such problems. Phthalates can cause hormonal imbalances, especially in children. Some car perfume manufacturers don't mention the ingredients present in it, making it difficult for us to choose a healthy option. 

Choose the ones marked as organic to stay away from these chemicals. Find out from the pack if only natural ingredients like essential oils are used. For example, lavender and lemon essential oils are organic options that can refresh and calm your mind. A combination of tea tree, lemon, and eucalyptus essential oils can remove strong odors effectively.

Car perfumes do the job of making your car smell good. It may even mask other odors present inside the car. But that doesn't mean that the air is free from germs and other disease-causing microorganisms. To purify the air, you must get one that contains ingredients that kill microorganisms. 

For example, eucalyptus oil has the potential to mask odors as well as kill bacteria and germs. Air purifiers are usually spray types that can be sprayed into the air or surfaces like seats, steering wheel, dashboard, or cup holder. 

You can also buy ones that come with activated charcoal that pulls dust and microorganisms from the air, but they don't give out any fragrance.

We have curated a list of the ten best car perfumes available to buy online in India. Choose the right one depending on the size of your car, the fragrance intensity you prefer, decorative preferences, and how quickly you want the aroma to fill the interiors.

Done shopping for the best fragrances to liven up the environment in your car? How about some more, but this time, for your home. You can do this in different ways—using an aroma diffuser that uses essential oils, spraying aerosols, or using a potpourri. 

To help you choose the right one for your home, here are two articles about the best aroma diffusers and room fresheners in India. Click on the links below to read the buying guides and choose from our Top 10 list.

Car perfumes can keep the interiors welcoming, refreshing, and mood-lifting to the travelers. You may install any type depending on various factors like car size, fragrance intensity, scent, and more. You can even choose ones that decorate the interiors. 

You may have to pay more for exotic fragrances, while regular ones like lemon, musk, and flowers will cost you less. Also, make sure that the car perfume can be turned off when not in use so you can extend its life way beyond what the company promises.

Author - Arun F Xaviour