FRAGRANCE
Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
Definition provenance: European Commission CosIng ingredient-function terminology.
1438 ingredients in the EU CosIng inventory carry the FRAGRANCE function designation.
Ingredients with the FRAGRANCE function
MENTHYL LACTATE
78159[1R-[1.alpha.(R*),2.beta.,5.alpha.]]-5-Methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexyl lactate
METHOXYDIGLYCOL
84966METHOXYPHENYLIMINO DIMETHYLCYCLOHEXENYL ETHYL GLYCINATE
cosing-live-100799Methoxyphenylimino Dimethylcyclohexenyl Ethyl Glycinate is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
METHOXYTRIMETHYLHEPTANOL
580352-Octanol, 7-Methoxy-3,7-Dimethyl-; Dimethyl-7-methoxyoctan-2-ol
Cyclohexanecarboxylic acid, 2,2-dimethyl-6-methylene-, methyl ester
METHYL GLYCYRRHIZATE
35303alpha-d-Glucopyranosiduronic acid, (3beta,20beta)-20-carboxy-11-oxo-30-norolean-12-en-3-yl 2-o-beta-d-glucopyranuronosyl-, methyl ester; Gl…
METHYL IONONES
930896-Methylionone,3-Methyl-4-(2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexen-1-yl)-3-buten-2-one,3-Methyl-4-(2,6,6-trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl)-3-buten-2-one,1-…
METHYL LINALOOL
cosing-live-58109Methyl-N-methylanthranilate is a fragrance ingredient used in various cosmetics, including fine fragrances, shampoos, soaps and other toile…
METHYLBENZYL ACETATE
78388Benzenemethanol, a-Methyl-, Acetate; 1-Phenylethyl Acetate; Styralyl acetate
METHYLDIHYDROJASMONATE
35335Methyl (1R-trans)-3-oxo-2-pentylcyclopentaneacetate; Cyclopentaneacetic acid, 3-oxo-2-pentyl-, methyl ester
METHYLPHENOXY PYRAZOLYL THIOPHENYLMETHYL ACETAMIDE
cosing-live-98890Methylphenoxy Pyrazolyl Thiophenylmethyl Acetamide is the organic compound that conforms to the formula:
MICHELIA ALBA FLOWER OIL
58196Michelia Alba Flower Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the flowers of Michelia alba, Magnoliaceae
MICHELIA ALBA LEAF OIL
58197Michelia Alba Leaf Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the leaves of Michelia alba, Magnoliaceae
Mimosa Pudica Flower Water is the aqueous solution of the steam distillates obtained from the flowers of the Mimosa, Mimosa pudica L., Faba…
Minthostachys Mollis Branch/Leaf Oil
MIXED IONONES
353834-(2,6,6-Trimethylcyclohex-1-ene-1-yl)-but-3-ene-2-one / 4-(2,6,6-trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl)-3-buten-2-one / ionone; Cyclocitrylidenaceto…
Monarda Fistulosa Extract is the extract of the whole plant Monarda fistulosa, Lamiaceae.
MORINDA CITRIFOLIA OIL
94671Morinda Citrifolia Oil is the volatile oil obtained from Morinda citrifolia, Rubiaceae.
Musa Sapientum Flower Water is an aqueous solution of the steam distillate obtained from the flowers of the Banana, Musa sapientum L., Musa…
MUSK KETONE
35408Ethanone, 1-[4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-2,6-dimethyl-3,5-dinitrophenyl]-
MUSKRAT MUSK
86281Muskrat Musk is the musk obtained from the muskrat, Ondatra ziebethica
MYOPORUM SANDWICENSE WOOD OIL
cosing-live-99241Myoporum Sandwicense Wood Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the wood of Myoporum sandwicense.
Myrcia Polyantha Leaf Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the leaves of Myrcia polyantha, Myrtaceae.
MYRICA GALE LEAF WATER
87183Myrica Gale Leaf Water is the aqueous solution of the steam distillates obtained from the leaves of Myrica gale L., Myricaceae
Myristica Fragrans Extract is an extract of the fruits of the Nutmeg, Myristica fragrans, Myristicaceae
Myristica Fragrans Kernel Oil is the oil obtained from the kernel of the Nutmeg, Myristica fragrans, Myristicaceae
Myristica Fragrans Powder is the powder obtained from the dried Nutmeg, Myristica fragrans, Myristicaceae
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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 1438 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.