Five bench spray scents — Eucalyptus, Lavender, Peppermint, Lemon Myrtle and Citrus Burst — all real essential oils. Here's how to choose, and which are Australian-grown.
Which bench spray scent should I choose (and are they all real essential oils)?
Good news for a first-timer: you can't get this wrong, because all five scents clean identically — the difference is purely smell. And yes, every one is scented with real essential oil, not synthetic fragrance. So the only real decision is which one you'll enjoy reaching for.
They're all real essential oils — here's why that matters
Each scent in the range — Eucalyptus, Lavender, Peppermint, Lemon Myrtle and Citrus Burst — gets its smell from real essential oil rather than a synthetic fragrance blend. That's not just a nice-to-have. Synthetic fragrance is one of the least-disclosed parts of a cleaning product; a single 'fragrance' on a label can stand in for dozens of undisclosed chemicals, and it's designed to linger on the surface. Real essential oil is a named, single thing, and because it's volatile it fades as it evaporates rather than sitting on your bench. So the scent does its job in the moment and then leaves, which is exactly what you want on a surface where you prepare food. It's one of the reasons the range is rated 4.97 out of 5 across 185 reviews — people notice the difference between a real scent that lifts and a synthetic one that clings.
Which scents are actually Australian?
This is where we'll be straight with you, because plenty of brands aren't. Three of the five are genuinely Australian-grown: Eucalyptus, Lemon Myrtle, and the citrus in Citrus Burst. The other two — Lavender and Peppermint — are real essential oils, but they are not Australian-grown, and we won't imply they are just because the rest of the range is. That honesty is the whole point of a company that has listed every ingredient since 1895: it would be easy to wave an Australian flag over the entire range, and we'd rather tell you which oils are local and which aren't. If buying Australian-grown matters to you, Eucalyptus and Lemon Myrtle are your picks. If you just want a scent you love, all five are equally real. Whichever you choose, the grease-cutting is the same — here's how that works.
A quick guide to the five scents
| Scent | Character | Australian-grown? |
|---|---|---|
| Eucalyptus | Sharp, fresh, classic clean — the original | Yes |
| Lemon Myrtle | Bright, lemony, uplifting | Yes |
| Citrus Burst | Zesty and energising | Yes (citrus) |
| Peppermint | Crisp, cooling, wakes the room up | No — real oil, not local |
| Lavender | Soft, calming, the gentlest of the five | No — real oil, not local |
For the kitchen specifically, Eucalyptus and Lemon Myrtle are the crowd favourites — they read as 'clean' in the way people expect a kitchen to smell. Citrus Burst suits anyone who likes a zesty lift, Peppermint is great if you want the room to feel fresh and awake, and Lavender is the one to choose if strong scents aren't your thing. None of them will linger on a food surface, so you're choosing the moment, not a lasting smell.
Not sure? Try before you commit
If you'd rather test a scent before buying a full bottle, there are 100ml sample sizes, so you can find your favourite without guessing. And because the formula is identical across the range, you can mix scents by room if you like — Eucalyptus in the kitchen, Lavender in the bathroom — without changing how well anything cleans. It's a small, honest pleasure: a cleaning product you actually look forward to using, that happens to be made from a five-ingredient recipe we've been proud to print in full for five generations. Once you've found your scent, here's how far a bottle goes and which size is best value. You can see all five scents of the All Natural Bench Spray here.
Frequently asked questions
Are all the bench spray scents real essential oils?
Yes. All five — Eucalyptus, Lavender, Peppermint, Lemon Myrtle and Citrus Burst — are scented with real essential oil, not synthetic fragrance. The scent fades as the oil evaporates rather than lingering.
Which scents are Australian-grown?
Eucalyptus, Lemon Myrtle and the citrus in Citrus Burst are Australian. Lavender and Peppermint are real essential oils too, but they aren't Australian-grown — we'd rather be straight about that than imply otherwise.
Which scent should I choose for the kitchen?
Eucalyptus and Lemon Myrtle are the sharp, fresh, classic kitchen choices. Citrus Burst is bright and zesty, Peppermint is crisp and cooling, and Lavender is the softest and most calming. They clean identically — pick on smell.
Do the different scents clean differently?
No — the cleaning comes from the castile soap and eucalyptus base, which is the same across the range. The scent is about the experience, not the performance, so choose whichever you'll enjoy using.