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
Axe
Anti-transpirant Aqua bergamot 48h
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Lacura men
Anti-Transpirant Coolfresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Nivea
Anti-transpirant dry comfort plus
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Head & Shoulders
Antipelliculaire Réparation & Soin Après-shampooing
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
Antiperspirant Sure Sensitive for Men
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Cien
Antitranspirant Comfort Fresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Dove
Antitranspirante aerosol aroma pomelo y hierba limón
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
Apollo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Lynx
Apollo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
AXE
Apollo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
AXE
Apollo 48H High Definition Scent
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
Unilever
Après-shampooing Blond lumière
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
L’Oréal
Après-shampooing crème fondante à la camomille et miel de fleurs
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Deliplus
Aqua
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Deliplus
Aqua styling
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
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argan oil & lavander lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
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Argan Oil & Lavender
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Arginine resist X3 - Traitement renforçateur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
L’Oréal
Arginine resist X3 shampooing renforçateur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Palmolive
Aroma Sensations Feel the Passion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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