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
Dr. Squatch
Sierra Storm Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Silkening Heat Crème
Hair styling · 3.4 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
COVERGIRL
Simply Ageless Skin Blurring Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, retinoid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Skin Barrier Rich Moisturizer with Ceramides
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea
Skin Firming Nourishing Hydration Body Lotion
Body lotion · 16.9 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Palmolive
Skin Garden Mirabelle
100 g · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Dermalogica
Skin Resurfacing Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
SkinActive
Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Dermalogica
Smart Response Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Beiersdorf
Soft Crème de soin hydratante
50ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Nivea
Soft milk
Label from Chile · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Nivea
Soft Moisturizing Cream For Face Body & Hands
Moisturizer · 0.81 g · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Nivéa
Soin de jour
50 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Cosmia
Soin démêlant technique color
0.25 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters
Jergens
Soins Ultra
30 mL · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Tocca
Solid Perfume Cleopatra
Fragrance · 0.15 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Tocca
Solid Perfume Florence
Fragrance · 0.15 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Tocca
Solid Perfume Laila
Fragrance · 0.15 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Tocca
Solid Perfume Stella
Fragrance · 0.15 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
somewhere on a beach
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Henkel
Sonnengeküsstes Blond Shampoo
400 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
cien
Sonnenmilch classic LSF 30
250 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
Spa wisdom Maroc Brume dernière touche fleur d’oranger
100 mL · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Jergens
Sparkling Berry Lotion Bursts
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
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