Abstract: The present invention relates to an activated composition comprising a spherical activated carbon particle of a sphericity greater than 0.6 and at least one of a plurality of possible active agents. The composition effectively sequesters the malodors, which includes complex fishy smell containing no amines, sulfur-containing malodors, and volatile organic compounds such as formaldehyde, volatile aldehydes, and ethylene. The activated composition of the present invention may be useful in consumer, personal care, home care, and healthcare-related products and industrial applications.