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
Old Spice
Old Spice Captain Deodorant Gel
70 ml · Label from Hungary · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Old spice
Old Spice Swagger
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Palmolive
Olive & Milk
250 ml · Label from Sweden · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Olive Body Lotion
Body lotion · 200ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Alchimia
Olive Oil Moisturizing Body Wash
1000 ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
R+Co
ON A CLOUD Bond building + Repair Oil Leave-In Conditioner
Conditioner · 4.2 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
R+Co
ON A CLOUD Bond Building + Repair Styling Oil
Hair styling · 1.4 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Deliplus
Ondas Surfing 2
Label from Portugal · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
st. tropez
one night only one night only
Moisturizer · 3.38 FL oz · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’Oréal
only the brave
150 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
OGX
Orchid oil conditioner
385 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
OGX
Orchid oil shampoo
385 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
unilever
Original beauty bar
Label from Ethiopia and Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Dove
Original Beauty Bar
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Original Care Lip Balm
Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
unilever
Original Dry
50ml · Label from Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Bulldog
Original Hand Cream
75ml · Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Unilever
Original Pflegecreme Anti-transpirant
35ml · Label from France and Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Kayali
Oudgasm Rose Oud | 16 Hair Mist
Fragrance · 75ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Kayali
Oudgasm Vanilla Oud | 36 Hair Mist
Fragrance · 75ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Not Your Mother’s
Overnight Serum
Hair styling · 3.3 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils
head & shoulders
OXYGENATED CHARCOAL DETOX
400ml · Label from United Arab Emirates · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Goldfield & Banks
Pacific Rock Swell Extrait de Parfum
Fragrance · 100ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, chemical UV filters
henkel
Palette Blond Foncé 500 7-0
115 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
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