Citronellol
Citronellol is a perfuming ingredient. It’s in 1,343 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 rose- and citronella-like scent compound. EU labels must list it above a set level.
What it does
Contains Citronellol: perfuming
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 32861, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Citronellol
Nivea
Creme Body, Face, and Hand Cream Tin
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea
Creme care
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cien
Crème de jour anti-rides Q10
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Crème de soin hydratante
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Nivea
Crème douche douceur, douche soin, huile d’amande douce
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Crème douche nourissante
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Crème douche nourrissante
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Creme douche veloutée
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
L’Occitane
Crème mains - peaux sèches
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Crème Mains Apaisante
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Cien
Crème mains calendula
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Roger & Gallet
Crème mains et ongles Rose
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
L’Occitane
Crème mains Karité 20%
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Cien
Crème pour la peau Classic
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
cien
Crème pour la peau soft Cien
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones
Rituals
Crème pour le corps Rice milk & cherry blossom
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cien
Crème pour les mains soin anti-âge
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Creme Soft
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
crème solaire visage nivea
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Cosmia
Crème visage et corps
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Nivea sun
Crème Visage Solaire Anti-Rides UV Q10 FPS 50
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Aldi
Cremeseife - Olive & Aloe Vera
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Crimson orange & mint
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Summer
CROWE SUN CARE
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
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