INCI name

PARFUM

Fragrance

A fragrance composition made of many substances.

What it is

Parfum is the label name for a fragrance composition, which can contain dozens of individual fragrance substances. In the EU, specified fragrance allergens must be listed by name when they exceed set thresholds (0.001% in leave-on and 0.01% in rinse-off products).

Where it is used

Most scented products: creams, cleansers, deodorants and perfumes.

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.

The individual components of 'parfum' are not disclosed, except the allergens that must be named.

Functions

Fragrance
Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
Perfuming
Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (12218)

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