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
Axe
Sport Blast Re-Energising 2-in-1 Body & Hair Shower Gel
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Beiesdorf
Spray protecteur coloré 50+ Sun Kids
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Spray protecteur hydratant 10 faible
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Spray protecteur solaire
200 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Clarins
Spray Solaire Lait Fluide Sécurité
150 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Spray transparent protection invisible 30 haute
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Rituals
spread the kindness body cream - holy lotus & white Cran
220ml · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Biossance
Squalane + Amino Aloe Gentle Cleanser
Cleanser · 200ml · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Biossance
Squalane + Vitamin C Rose Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens
Westman Atelier
Squeaky Clean Liquid Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Essence
Stay All Day 16h Long Lasting Make-up
30ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Palmolive
Stick à raser/Shave Stick Classic (with Palm Extract)
50 g · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Stick Large Intraçable 72h
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Burt’s Bees
Strawberry Moisturizing Lip Balm
4.25g · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Not Your Mother’s
Strengthening Oil
Hair styling · 3.3 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Not Your Mother’s
Strengthening Volume Foam
Hair styling · 6.5 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Kevyn Aucoin
Stripped Nude Skin Tint
Foundation · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
studio line clean gel
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Sachajuan
STYLING CREAM
Hair styling · 125 ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Balea
Styling Locken Lotion
100 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Nivea
Styling mousse extra strong
150 mL · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens
L’Oréal Paris
Sulfate-Free Glossing Conditioner for Shiny Hair
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Calvin Klein
Summer Daze
3.3 oz (100 ml) · Label from Bolivia and Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Nivea
Sun
250 ml · Label from Switzerland · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
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