Eugenol
Eugenol
- Role
- A spicy-type scent molecule used in fragrances.
- Catalog formulas
- 11
- Type
- Scent
- Verified
- 06.11.2026
What does this ingredient do in an antiperspirant?
Contributes to the scent of the blend and is listed separately above 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 71): 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 101 to 1,000 positive patch-test reactions reported, which places it among the allergens of special concern.
Not isoeugenol (Isoeugenol) or eugenyl acetate, which are separate entries on the EU allergen list.
Products containing Eugenol
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 71 (Eugenol) Supports: restrictions, allergen labelling
- SCCS/1459/11: Opinion on fragrance allergens in cosmetic products Supports: allergenicity assessment