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INCI name

FARNESOL

Farnesol

DeodorantPerfumingreviewed

A fragrance alcohol found in many essential oils.

What it is

Farnesol is a sesquiterpene alcohol occurring naturally in oils such as lemongrass, rose and neroli; it is also produced synthetically. In cosmetics it is used as a fragrance ingredient and in deodorants.

Where it is used

Perfumed products, deodorants and skin care.

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.

It is one of the fragrance allergens that must be named on the label in the EU above 0.001% in leave-on and 0.01% in rinse-off products; its presence does not mean the product will cause a reaction.

Functions

Deodorant
Reducing and/or eluminating unpleasant odour. Contributing against the formation of malodour on body surfaces.
Perfuming
Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.

EU regulation

EU · Annex III, entry 822,6,10-Dodecatrien-1-ol, 3,7,11-trimethyl-
As of
3 November 2026 · (EC) 2009/1223

Safety Gate alerts (EU)

3 alerts about dangerous cosmetics in the EU mention this substance. An alert concerns a specific product, usually one that breaks EU rules.

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Products with this ingredient (122)

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