Eugenol

Eugenol is a perfuming and tonic ingredient. It’s in 345 products on Poliage, most often fragrance, deodorant and body lotion. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: Fragrance allergens (EU 26).

Updated October 21, 2026

In plain English

A clove-scented compound found in clove oil. EU labels must list it above a set level.

What it does

Contains Eugenol: denaturant
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Eugenol: perfuming
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Eugenol: tonic
Function listed in CosIng

Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 33910, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as eugenolum.

Products that contain Eugenol

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