Citronellol
Citronellol is a perfuming ingredient. It’s in 1,399 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
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Démêlant instantané Le Baume merveilleux Huiles d’argan et camélia
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Douche soin Savon d’Alep & Huile de Rose
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Le Shampooing merveilleux Huiles d’Argan et Camélia
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Le shampooing merveilleux Huiles d’Argan et Camélia (maxi format)
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Shampoo
300ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Shampooing à l’extrait de tilleul
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Shampooing à l’huile d’argan et cranberry
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Jergens
Ultra Healing
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
Nomad Noe
UNTAMED NEROLI - Eau de Parfum
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Dove
Uplift Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Instituto Español
Urea gel de baño avanzado
Label from Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Nivea Sun
UV Face Shine Control SPF 50
50 ml · Label from Sweden · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Dove
UV Repair & Glow Bi-Phase Spray
Hair styling · 3.9 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
UVSKI Moyenne 20 SPF
4,7 g · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Jergens
Vanilla Crush Lotion Bursts
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Ellis Brooklyn
VANILLA MAN Eau De Parfum
Fragrance · 1.7 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Ellis Brooklyn
VANILLA RICE Eau de Parfum
Fragrance · 1.7fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Vaseline
Vaseline Cocoa Glow
600 mL · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Vaseline
Vaseline deep moisture
90 ml · Label from India · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens, silicones
Vaseline
Vaseline Intensive Care Essential Healing Bodylotion
400ml · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones
Sana Jardin
Venus Of Verbena Eau de Parfum
Fragrance · 10ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
L’Occitane
Verveine gel crème L’Occitane
Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
The Body Shop
Vibrant Bergamot Body Cream
Body lotion · 200ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
The Body Shop
Vibrant Bergamot Body Mist
Fragrance · 100ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
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