Hexyl Cinnamal

Hexyl cinnamal

Also searched asHexyl CinnamaldehydeHexylcinnamaldehyde

Role: A scent molecule that is part of the fragrance.
Catalog formulas: 20
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.

Regulatory and scientific context

In the EU it is on the list of fragrance allergens (Regulation 1223/2009, Annex III, entry 87): it must be named separately in the ingredient list above 0.001% in leave-on and 0.01% in rinse-off products.

What sensitive skin should consider

The 2012 SCCS opinion lists it as an established contact allergen in humans, with 11 to 100 positive patch-test reactions reported.

Do not confuse with

Not amyl cinnamal (Amyl Cinnamal) or cinnamal (Cinnamal): the names are similar, but these are different substances with separate Annex III entries.

Products containing Hexyl Cinnamal

Links are based on the complete published INCI list for the exact product version.

ProductFormatRole in the formulaFull analysis

Deonica Antibacterial Effect 200 mlaerosolfragrance ingredient (allergen)Open

Just Malve Deodorant Antiperspirant 50 mlroll-onfragrance ingredient (allergen)Open

Lady Speed Stick Invisible Protection 45 gstickfragrance ingredient (allergen)Open

LR Aloe Via Aloe Vera Protecting Deo Roll-on 50 mlroll-onfragrance ingredient (allergen)Open

Rexona Extra Protection Sexy Bouquet 150 mlaerosolfragrance ingredient (allergen)Open

GOSH Classic creme roll-on 75 mlroll-onfragrance ingredient (allergen)Open

Deo Activ Gentle Care 50 mlroll-onfragrance ingredient (allergen)Open

Old Spice Captain gel stick 70 mlstickfragrance ingredient (allergen)Open

Old Spice Cold Spice gel stick 70 mlstickfragrance ingredient (allergen)Open

Ziaja Elegance creamy antiperspirant 60 mlroll-onfragrance ingredient (allergen)Open

Forever Aloe Ever-Shield Deodorant Stick 92.1 gstickfragrance ingredient (allergen)Open

Emotion Invisible Fresh deodorant spray 150 mlaerosolfragrance ingredient (allergen)Open

Garnier Mineral Antibacterial Effect roll-on 50 mlroll-onfragrance ingredient (allergen)Open

Deo Activ Ultra Freshness 50 mlroll-onfragrance ingredient (allergen)Open

Dove Beauty & Care aerosol 150 mlsprayfragrance ingredient (allergen)Open

GEHWOL Foot + Shoe Deo foot and shoe deodorant 150 mlaerosolfragrance ingredient (allergen)Open

Lancôme Bocage deodorant cream 50 mlcreamfragrance ingredient (allergen)Open

Garnier Antibacterial Effect tea tree spray 150 mlaerosolfragrance ingredient (allergen)Open

Garnier Invisible Black White Colors women spray 150 mlaerosolfragrance ingredient (allergen)Open

L'Occitane Lavande Poivre Noir roll-on deodorant 50 mlroll-onfragrance ingredient (allergen)Open

Sources

The conclusions apply to the stated conditions and jurisdictions, not automatically to every concentration or product.

CosIng Checker: Annex III, entry 87 (Hexyl Cinnamal) Supports: restrictions, allergen labelling
SCCS/1459/11: Opinion on fragrance allergens in cosmetic products Supports: allergenicity assessment

Hexyl Cinnamal

What does this ingredient do in an antiperspirant?

Part of a system, not a label in isolation

Products containing Hexyl Cinnamal

Sources

Ingredients with a similar role