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
Not Your Mother’s
Root Lift Spray
Hair styling · 6.0 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Nivea
Rose care
200 ml · Label from Argentina · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
Bath & Body Works
Rose Water & Ivy Gentle & Clean Foaming Hand Soap
259 mL, 8.75 fl oz · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty And Planet
Rose Water & Niacinamide Body Wash
Body wash · 32.3 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Thayers
Rose Water Toner with Witch Hazel: Rose Petal
Toner · 12 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Alverde
Rough Nature Bartserum
75 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Unilever
S3 classic fresh, aroma original
600 ml · Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Nivea
Sanfte Reinigungsmilch
200ml · Label from France, Germany and Hong Kong · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens
The Body Shop
Satsuma Body Mist
Fragrance · 100ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Dior
Sauvage
75g · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Auchan
Savon de toilette à l’huile d’olive
100 g · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
muji
Savon liquide à la glycèrine, bois d’agrume
280 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Schauma Phyto-Coffein
Conditioner · 200 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones
Schmidt’s
Schmidt’s Déodorant Bille Charbon + Magnésium 50ml
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Schmidt’s
Schmidt’s Déodorant Bille Rose + Vanille 50ml
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Schmidt’s
Schmidt’s Déodorant Stick Signature Charbon + Magnésium 75g
58 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Schmidt’s
Schmidt’s Déodorant Stick Signature Rose + Vanille 75g
58 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Schmidt’s
Schmidt’s Savon Charbon Actif
142 g · Label from France and Luxembourg · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Schmidt’s
Schmidt’s Savon Rose et Vanille
142 g · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea Sun
Schutz & Pflege Sonnenspray 30
200 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
henkel
Scorpio Déodorant parfumé
150 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Balea
Sensitive Duschgel 3in1
300 ml · Label from Austria and Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Sensual Pflegelotion Kirsch Blüte
200 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
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