Citronellol
Citronellol
- Role
- A scent molecule that is part of the fragrance.
- Catalog formulas
- 45
- Type
- Scent
- Verified
- 06.11.2026
What does this ingredient do in an antiperspirant?
One of the components of the fragrance blend; it is listed separately when its concentration exceeds the labelling threshold.
Part of a system, not a label in isolation
In an antiperspirant or deodorant it only contributes to the scent and does not reduce sweating. Its presence in the list means the product is fragranced.
In the EU it is on the list of fragrance allergens (Regulation 1223/2009, Annex III, entry 86): it must be named separately in the ingredient list above 0.001% in leave-on and 0.01% in rinse-off products.
The 2012 SCCS opinion lists it as an established contact allergen in humans, with 11 to 100 positive patch-test reactions reported.
Not hydroxycitronellal (Hydroxycitronellal), which is a different substance with its own Annex III entry and concentration limit.
Products containing Citronellol
Links are based on the complete published INCI list for the exact product version.
Sources
The conclusions apply to the stated conditions and jurisdictions, not automatically to every concentration or product.
- CosIng Checker: Annex III, entry 86 (Citronellol) Supports: restrictions, allergen labelling
- SCCS/1459/11: Opinion on fragrance allergens in cosmetic products Supports: allergenicity assessment