Author: Dr. Camille Soto | Category: General Odor Control | Tags: Science, Wellness, Natural Odor Neutralizer
TL;DR: The Modest Co. sprays don’t just cover odors—they dismantle them at the molecular level using targeted enzyme systems. Learn how terpenes, sulfur compounds, and ammonia get neutralized without leaving behind artificial scents or residues.
What’s Actually in a Smell?
Odors aren’t magic—they’re volatile organic compounds (VOCs) like sulfur-based thiols, ammonia, or cannabis-derived terpenes. These molecules are small, airborne, and highly reactive, making them tough to trap and easy to notice—even in trace amounts.
The Science Behind The Modest Co.’s Enzyme Technology
Unlike perfumes or aerosols that mask odors, Modest & Co. uses specific classes of enzymes to chemically neutralize odor-causing VOCs. These enzymes act like tiny lockpicks for smelly molecules:
- Oxidoreductases target and oxidize sulfur-based compounds like those in garlic, trash, or skunk spray [[1]](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31145286/).
- Hydrolases cleave ammonia bonds, breaking down urine and sweat odors.
- Laccases help deactivate terpene-heavy aromas from cannabis and spices.
These enzymes work fast—some begin catalysis within seconds—and leave behind non-reactive byproducts like water or alcohol, which safely evaporate.
What This Means for Your Home
- No lingering funk: Odors don’t get buried under fragrance—they’re erased.
- Cleaner air: Modest & Co. sprays don’t add VOCs; they break them down.
- Safe for sensitive noses: No phthalates, no parabens, no artificial scent trails.
- Safe for pets and kids: Enzyme reactions are residue-free and non-toxic.
Real Life Example: Cooking + Guests
You’ve just pan-fried Brussels sprouts in garlic. You love them, but your dinner guests… maybe not. A quick mist of Obsidian Sky immediately starts breaking down sulfur volatiles in the air—leaving nothing but a scent-free backdrop for your hosting confidence.
Why Enzymes > Fragrance
Perfumed sprays can trigger migraines, allergies, or worse—they mix with bad smells, creating a chemical soup. Modest & Co. doesn’t gamble on cover-ups. We delete the source with science-backed, precision-targeted enzymatic reactions.
“True luxury smells like... nothing at all.”