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In general, people enjoy the sensation of the aroma emitted by air freshener, so they are not aware of the hidden dangers behind their comfort. Air freshener contains various volatile compounds that are harmful to the health of the body, including formalin and phthalates. Formalin and phthalates adversely affect the reproductive system. Dates (Phoenix dactylifera) contain various important nutrients, including Zn which was needed for the process of spermatogenesis. This study aims to reveal the effect of date palm powder on sperm count and diameter of seminiferous tubules of Rattus norvegicus exposed to air freshener. The subjects of this study were 32 30-day-old male, white rats (Rattus norvegicus). The subjects were divided into eight groups, namely: control, date1, date2, date3, date1 air freshener, date air freshener, date air freshener, and air freshener. Each group consisted of 4 rats. The air freshener used is deodorant X in the form of a gel, lemon fragrant. Dates are given in 3 doses namely 120mg / KgBW, 240 / KgBW and 360KgBW. Treatment was given for 30 days. The parameters observed were the number of sperm and the diameter of the seminiferous tubules. Data were analyzed statistically using ANOVA test at 95% confidence level. The results showed that administration of date palm powder had an effect on increasing sperm count in subjects exposed to air freshener (Sig 0.03), but did not affect the diameter of the seminiferous tubules.