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March 4, 2026

What to put in your sauna water? 7 popular sauna scents

Name: Sauna Menthol®
Brand: Sauna Menthol
SKU: 007
Price: 14.95 EUR
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What should you add to the sauna water?

For Finns, a sauna is much more than just a place to wash. It is a time to calm down, recover and enjoy a warm steam bath. Many people want to make the sauna even more of an experience by adding scents to the steam water.

Different sauna scents can affect:

for relaxation
respiratory tract
to the atmosphere
the intensity of the sauna experience

When used correctly, scents can transform an ordinary sauna into an almost spa-like experience .

1. The scent of birch – a classic of the Finnish sauna

Birch is perhaps the most famous sauna scent in Finland. The scent of fresh birch brings to mind a summer cottage, a lake landscape, and a breeze.

Birch scent:

reassure
brings a natural forest scent
suitable for almost everyone

Many sauna scents strive to imitate this classic scent.

2. Eucalyptus – fresh and opens the airways

Eucalyptus is one of the most popular sauna scents in the world. Its fresh and slightly cooling scent is especially felt in the respiratory tract.

Benefits of eucalyptus:

open the airways
refresh
relieves stuffiness

Eucalyptus products for sauna use come in many forms. For example, Sauna Menthol Eucalyptus combines the refreshing effects of menthol and eucalyptus in the same sauna experience.

You can check out the product here:
Sauna Menthol Eucalyptus

3. Menthol – a powerful and cooling sauna experience

Menthol has become one of the most popular sauna scents in recent years. It gives the sauna a cool and very refreshing feeling.

The effect of menthol is based on the fact that it activates cold receptors in the skin. Even though the sauna is hot, menthol creates a cooling sensation in the body.

Many sauna users experience menthol:

to facilitate breathing
refreshing the body
a deeper sauna experience

In Finland, one of the most well-known menthol products is Sauna Menthol , which uses pure menthol crystals.

See the product:
Sauna Menthol Original

4. Tar – a traditional Finnish flavoring

Tar is one of the iconic scents of Finnish sauna culture. It brings to mind smoke saunas, boats, and the old-time sauna tradition.

Tar scent:

is warm and deep
creates a nostalgic atmosphere
especially suitable for cottage saunas

5. Lavender – a soothing spa scent

Lavender is one of the most well-known aromatherapy scents. It is especially suitable for evening sauna and relaxation.

Lavender can help:

reducing stress
in relaxation
in a better sleep

Lavender in the sauna creates a soft and peaceful atmosphere.

See the product:
Sauna Menthol Lavender

6. Juniper – the fresh scent of the forest

Juniper is a traditional Finnish scent that is often used in sauna scents.

Juniper scent is:

fresh
slightly spicy
natural

It is especially suitable for a natural sauna experience.

7. Citrus scents – an energetic alternative

Lemon, orange and other citrus fruits bring an energetic and bright scent to the sauna.

Citrus scents:

refreshing
invigorating
especially suitable for morning saunas

See the product:
Sauna Menthol Lemon

How much fragrance is added to the sauna water?

It's always a good idea to start carefully with sauna scents.

General instructions:

a few drops of fragrance
a small amount of menthol crystals
add if necessary

Too strong a scent can make the sauna unpleasant.

Summary

Many different scents can be added to the sauna water, making the sauna a unique experience.

The most popular are:

birch
eucalyptus
menthol
tar
lavender
juniper
citrus scents

If you want a particularly fresh and powerful sauna experience, menthol crystals are a favorite for many sauna users.

Discover the products:
Sauna Menthol sauna scents

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