Citronellol
Citronellol is a perfuming ingredient. It’s in 1,408 products on Poliage, most often fragrance, hair styling and deodorant. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: Fragrance allergens (EU 26).
Updated October 26, 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
Kiehl’s
kiehl’s midnight recovery concentrate
Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
Mario Badescu
Kiwi Face Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Alverde
Klärende Waschcreme -- Clear
100ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
DM
Körper-Lotion Bio-Olive Bio-Aloe Vera
250 ml · Label from Germany · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Lacura
Körperlotion (soft)
500 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
roger & gallet
L’Homme
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
l-oreal
L’huile merveilleuse aux huiles d’argan et de camelia
150 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
l’oreal
L’Oréal Paris Infaillible 145 Beige Rose SPF25 32H Fresh Wear Foundation
30ml · Label from Netherlands · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’Oréal
L’ORÉAL Professionnel LISS UNLIMITED
250ml · Label from Portugal · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Henkel
La Toja Gel de ducha Aloe avera
600ml · Label from Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Lancôme
La vie est belle
Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Beiersdorf
Labello Hydro Care 5,5ml
Label from Norway · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters
Tocca
Laila Eau de Parfum - Bergamot. Vanilla. Amber.
Fragrance · 0.05 fl oz · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Shiseido
Lait Bronzant SPF 6
150 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Null
Lait corps
Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Nivea
Lait Corps Nourissant 72h
250ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea
Lait corps sous la douche Douceur
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea
Lait corps sous la douche nourissant
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea
Lait crème nourrissant
400 ml · Label from France and Morocco · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cora
Lait de douche fleur d’oranger
750 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Lait de toilette douceur
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens
Nivea
Lait fluide hydratation express
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
Johnson & Johnson
Lait Gel mousse extra doux
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Lait hydratant douceur
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones
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