INCI name

ABIES ALBA LEAF OIL

Silver fir needle oil

A volatile oil from silver fir needles, used as a fragrance ingredient and regulated in Annex III.

What it is

Abies alba leaf oil is the volatile oil obtained from the needles of the silver fir, Abies alba, of the pine family (Pinaceae). CosIng lists it as a fragrance, tonic and perfuming ingredient. In the EU it is covered by an entry in Annex III (substances subject to restrictions).

Where it is used

Found in bath products, massage products and other scented products.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

See the EU regulation section for the applicable conditions. As a natural material, its composition can vary between batches.

Functions

Fragrance: Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
Tonic: Producing a feeling of well-being on skin and hair.
Perfuming: Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.

EU regulation

EU · Annex III, entry 103Abies alba oil and extract

Conditions and warnings: (15 ) This limit applies to the substance and not to the finished cosmetic product.’
As of: 3 November 2026 · (EC) 2013/344

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