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FRAGRANCE

Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.

1338 ingredients in the EU CosIng inventory carry the FRAGRANCE function designation.

Ingredients with the FRAGRANCE function

Benzenepropanol, beta-pentyl-; alpha-Pentyl-hydrocinnamic alcohol

CAS 92368-90-6

Acetic acid, cyclohexylethyl ester; 2-Cyclohexylethyl Acetate; cyclohexaneethanol, 1-acetate

CAS 21722-83-8

cis-Hex-3-en-1-ol; 3-hexenol

CAS 928-96-1

4-t-Butylbenzoic Acid is the organic compound that conforms to the formula:

CAS 98-73-7II/1549

4-Methyl-1-(1-methylethyl)-3-cyclohexen-1-ol

CAS 562-74-3

Abies Alba Leaf Oil is the volatile oil derived from the needles of the fir, Abies alba, Pinaceae

CAS 90028-76-5III/103

Abies Balsamea Bark Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the bark of Abies balsamea, Pinaceae.

"Canadian Fir Needle Oil". Abies Balsamea Needle Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the needles of the fir, Balsam Canada, Abies balsame…

CAS 85085-34-3III/107

Abies Balsamea Resin is an oleoresin obtained from the balsam fir (Balsam Canada), Abies balsamea, Pinaceae

CAS 8007-47-4III/107

Abies Grandis Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the whole plant, Abies grandis, Pinaceae.

Abies Koreana Leaf Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground leaves of the Abies koreana, Pinaceae

Abies Pectinata Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the needles of the silver fir, Abies pectinata, Pinaceae

CAS 92128-34-2III/105

Abies Sibirica Oil is the volatile oil distilled from the needles and branches of Abies sibirica, Pinaceae

CAS 91697-89-1III/106

Acacia Catechu Gum is the dried, crushed core of the Black Catechu, Acacia catechu L., Leguminosae

CAS 8001-76-1

Acacia Senegal Gum is the dried, gummy exudate of the acacia, Acacia senegal, Leguminosae

CAS 9000-01-5

Achillea Millefolium Extract is an extract of the leaves and flowers of the yarrow, Achillea millefolium L., Asteraceae

CAS 84082-83-7

How the FRAGRANCE function is used in CosIng

The FRAGRANCE function is assigned by the European Commission in the CosIng ingredient inventory. This page currently lists 1338 ingredients carrying that function label in the dataset, which helps you move from a functional claim to the exact ingredients that use it.

Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.

Function assignments come from official EU CosIng data. They describe intended cosmetic use, but they do not replace regulatory review of each linked ingredient and any annex records tied to it.

Frequently asked questions

The FRAGRANCE function, as defined in the EU CosIng database, describes the role this group of ingredients plays in a cosmetic formulation. There are currently 1338 ingredients in the EU CosIng inventory assigned this function. Function labels are standardised terms used in Product Information Files (PIF) and ingredient declarations.

Yes. An ingredient's function in the CosIng inventory is independent of its regulatory status. An ingredient with the FRAGRANCE function may also be listed in Annex II (prohibited), Annex III (restricted), or other annexes. Always check each ingredient's annex records for applicable conditions before formulating.

Ingredient functions are documented in the Product Information File (PIF) as part of the cosmetic product safety assessment. They describe the intended role of each ingredient in the formulation and support the safety assessor's review. Functions do not appear on consumer-facing product labels, which list only INCI names.

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