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INCI name

GERANIOL

Geraniol

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A fragrance substance with a rose-like scent.

What it is

Geraniol is a fragrance alcohol found in rose, palmarosa and geranium oils. It is used for its floral scent, either from essential oils or as an isolated substance.

Where it is used

Found in perfumed products and products with essential oils.

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.

Above set thresholds (0.001% in leave-on and 0.01% in rinse-off products) it must be named on EU labels as a fragrance allergen; its presence does not mean the product will cause a reaction.

Functions

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 782,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-
As of
3 November 2026 · (EC) 2009/1223

Safety Gate alerts (EU)

25 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 (2536)

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