Benzyl Benzoate
Benzyl Benzoate is a solvent and perfuming ingredient. It’s in 459 products on Poliage, most often fragrance, body lotion and lip. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: Fragrance allergens (EU 26).
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
An ester found in some balsams. A solvent and scent ingredient; EU labels must list it above a set level.
What it does
Contains Benzyl Benzoate: antimicrobial
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Benzyl Benzoate: perfuming
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Benzyl Benzoate: solvent
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 32154, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as benzylis benzoas.
Products that contain Benzyl Benzoate
Herbal Essences
Argan Oil & Aloe Vera Sulfate-Free Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Aveda
AVEDA Sun Care Protective Hair Veil
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
Axe Anarchy for Him
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Axe
Axe Anti-Transpirant Homme Black 72h Anti-Humidité 200ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Axe
Axe Anti-Transpirant Homme Black 72h Anti-Humidité 2x200ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Axe
AXE Anti-Transpirant Homme Black 72h Anti-Humidité Lot 6x200ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Axe
Axe Anti-Transpirant Homme Dark Temptation 72h Anti-Humidité 200ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Axe
Axe Anti-Transpirant Homme Dark Temptation 72h Anti-Humidité 2x200ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Axe
AXE Après-Rasage Fraîcheur Marine 100ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Unilever
Axe Black
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Axe
AXE Black Déodorant Homme Spray Compressé All Day Fresh Lot de 2x100ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Axe
AXE Black Déodorant Homme Spray Parfum Frais Protection Anti Odeur 35ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Axe
Axe bs 200ml gold skyline fr
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Axe
Axe bs black 100ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Axe
Axe Coffret Black Homme Eau de Toilette 100ml & Déodorant 150ml x1
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Axe is sold by Unilever
Axe Dark Temptation Long Lasting Deodorant Bodyspray
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Axe
AXE Déodorant Bodyspray Homme Black 48h Non-Stop Frais 2x200ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Axe
Axe Déodorant Homme Bodyspray Anarchy 48h Non-Stop Frais 200ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Axe
Axe Déodorant Homme Éco-Spray Origines Cactus & Bois de Santal 85ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Axe
AXE Déodorant Homme Spray Anti Transpirant Black 150ml Lot de 6
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Axe
AXE Déodorant Homme Spray Antibactérien Marine 150ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Axe
AXE Déodorant Homme Spray Black 150ml Lot de 2
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Axe
AXE Déodorant Homme Spray Origines Cactus Lot 2X75ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Axe
Axe Déodorant Marine 150ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
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