Hydroxycitronellal
Hydroxycitronellal is a perfuming ingredient. It’s in 435 products on Poliage, most often fragrance, hair styling and conditioner. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: Fragrance allergens (EU 26).
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
A lily-of-the-valley scent compound. EU labels must list it above a set level.
What it does
Contains Hydroxycitronellal: perfuming
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 34491, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Hydroxycitronellal
Axe
AXE Gold Déodorant Homme Bois de Oud et Vanille Noir 48H Spray Lot 2x150ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Axe
Axe Music Déodorant Homme Spray Antibactérien All Day Fresh 150ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Axe
AXE Parfum Homme Daily Fragrance Adrénaline Musc Glacé & Gingembre
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Axe
AXE Provocation Déodorant Homme Spray Compressé Jour & Nuit 2x100ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Axe
AXE Trousse Provocation Eau de Toilette 100ml - Déodorant 150ml & Gel Douche 250ml x1
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Axe
AXE You Déodorant Homme Frais Jour & Nuit Spray Lot 2x150ML
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
L’Oréal
Bad
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Ellis Brooklyn
BANANA MILKSHAKE Perfume Mist
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
bath and body works
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Disney Resorts H2O+ Beauty
Bath Aquatics Body Lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Bayer
Bayer Hydralin - Gyn
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Be Atomic
Be Atomic bain douche moussant senteur fleur de coton
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Hempz
Beauty Actives Serene Waters Moisturizing Body Lotion with Calming Magnesium
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Tula
Beauty Sleep
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Sana Jardin
Berber Blonde Eau de Parfum
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Unilever
Bio-Hydratante
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers
The Body Shop
Black Musk Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
The Body Shop
Black Musk Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
The Body Shop
Black Musk Eau De Parfum
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
The Body Shop
Black Musk Perfume Oil
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
The Body Shop
Black Musk Shower Gel
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Innersense
Blissful Body Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Blue Musk Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Ouai
Body Cleanser Dean Street
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
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