There is provided a sanitary article for human use or for use for pets and domestic animals. The sanitary article is easily prepared by using a deodorant composition comprising plant extracts. The above deodorant composition comprises : one or a plurality of extracts chosen from the group consisting of the extracts of rosemary plants, sunflower seeds, raw coffee grains, grape rinds, grape seeds, apple, carrot leaves and tea leaves ; and an enzyme capable of oxidizing at least one phenol-based compound, such as one extracted from burdock plants. The deodorant composition is then mixed with a water-absorbent polymer contained in the sanitary article.