Citral
Citral is a perfuming and flavouring ingredient. It’s in 762 products on Poliage, most often fragrance, hair styling and body lotion. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: Fragrance allergens (EU 26).
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
A lemon-scented compound found in lemongrass and lemon oils. EU labels must list it above a set level.
What it does
Contains Citral: flavouring
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Citral: perfuming
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 32857, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Citral
Dove
Dove men care stick clean comfort 50 m
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Dove
Dove Women Cool Essentials
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Unilever
Dove zero original 100ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Unilever
Dove zero original 2x100ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Unilever
Dove zero original 2x200ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dr. Bronner’s
Dr. Bronner’s Bio Körperlotion Patchouli-Limette
Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Palladio
DREAMY MATTE LIPSTICK
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Love Beauty and Planet
Droogshampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
L’Oréal
Dual Stylers Liss & Pump-Up
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Dermalogica
Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters
L’occitane
Eau de cédrat
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Eau de cologne brise ambrée
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Cosmia
Eau de cologne fraicheur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Cosmia
Eau de cologne fresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Cosmia
Eau de cologne lavande authentique
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Cosmia
Eau de cologne naturelle
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Auchan
Eau de cologne naturelle* aux essences naturelles
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Maison Louis Marie
Eau de Parfum - Antidris Cassis
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Maison Louis Marie
Eau de Parfum - No.09 Vallée de Farney
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Maison Louis Marie
Eau de Parfum - No.12 Bousval
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Tocca
Eau de Parfum Cleopatra
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Tocca
Eau de Parfum Colette
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Ouai
Eau de Parfum Dean Street
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Tocca
Eau de Parfum Gia
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol