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
Unilever
Anti-Transpirant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Axe
Anti-transpirant Aqua bergamot 48h
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Nivea
Anti-transpirant dry comfort plus
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
L’Oréal
Anti-transpirant Narta Homme Peau parfaite
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, salicylic acid
Cien
Antitranspirant Comfort Fresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cien
Antitranspirant Dry
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Lynx
Apollo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
AXE
Apollo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Fekkai
Apple Cider Detox Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Ellis Brooklyn
APPLE LOVE Eau de Parfum
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Henkel
Après rasage parfumé
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
l-oreal
Après soleil, lait hydratant apaisant au concentré de cactus
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
Deliplus
Aqua
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
L’Oréal
Arbre à thé - Gommage purifiant
Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates
aromatherapy stress lotion bath and body works
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, parabens, silicones
Aveda
AVEDA Sun Care Protective Hair Veil
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Avon
Avon Skin So Soft Soft Smooth Creme Depilatori
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
Curlsmith
Awestruck Definition Cream
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Axe
AXE 3en1 Gel Douche Homme Lendemain Difficile Format XL Lot 4+2 offerts x400ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Axe aftershave dark temptation
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Unilever
Axe Anarchy for Him
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Axe
AXE Anti-Transpirant Homme Black 72h Anti-Humidité Lot 6x200ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Axe
Axe Anti-Transpirant Homme Ice Cool 72h Anti-Humidité 200ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Axe
AXE Après-Rasage Fraîcheur Marine 100ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters