One word on the label that can stand for many ingredients. People with fragrance-sensitive skin, and anyone whose profile avoids fragrance.
Quick facts
| Type | Beauty ingredient |
|---|---|
| Label code | Parfum |
| Often found in | Perfumes and body mists, Moisturisers, serums and sunscreens, Shampoos, soaps and deodorants |
| Other names | Parfum, Perfume, Aroma, Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol, Coumarin |
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What is Fragrance (parfum)?
“Fragrance” or “parfum” on a cosmetic label can stand for a blend of many substances. In the EU, certain fragrance allergens, such as limonene and linalool, must be named separately when they are above 0.001% in leave-on products or 0.01% in rinse-off products, and that list is growing. “Unscented” doesn’t always mean fragrance-free: a masking fragrance may be used.
Where is Fragrance (parfum) found?
- Perfumes and body mists
- Moisturisers, serums and sunscreens
- Shampoos, soaps and deodorants
What other names does Fragrance (parfum) use on labels?
Who looks out for Fragrance (parfum)?
People with fragrance-sensitive skin, and anyone whose profile avoids fragrance.
Diets and allergies
| Vegan | Heads up | Most fragrance ingredients are synthetic or plant-based, but labels rarely say. |
| Fragrance-free | Not for you | It is fragrance. Named fragrance allergens may follow it on the list. |
How does Bravoora check for Fragrance (parfum)?
Bravoora flags “parfum” and the named fragrance allergens that follow it in the ingredient list.
Questions about Fragrance (parfum)
What is Fragrance (parfum)?
“Fragrance” or “parfum” on a cosmetic label can stand for a blend of many substances. In the EU, certain fragrance allergens, such as limonene and linalool, must be named separately when they are above 0.001% in leave-on products or 0.01% in rinse-off products, and that list is growing. “Unscented” doesn’t always mean fragrance-free: a masking fragrance may be used.
Where is Fragrance (parfum) found?
Perfumes and body mists, Moisturisers, serums and sunscreens, Shampoos, soaps and deodorants.
What other names does Fragrance (parfum) use on labels?
Parfum, Perfume, Aroma, Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol, Coumarin.
Is Fragrance (parfum) vegan?
It depends. Most fragrance ingredients are synthetic or plant-based, but labels rarely say.
Is Fragrance (parfum) fragrance-free?
No. It is fragrance. Named fragrance allergens may follow it on the list.
How does Bravoora check for Fragrance (parfum)?
Bravoora flags “parfum” and the named fragrance allergens that follow it in the ingredient list.
Sources
- EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009
- EU Regulation 2023/1545 (fragrance allergen labelling)
- US FDA: Fragrances in cosmetics
General information, not medical advice. Rules differ by country and products change, so always check the pack.
