Fragrance* [2][3] ●
TL;DR. It gives a product its intended scent and can also mask base-odor notes from oils, surfactants, or actives.
What does Fragrance* [2][3] do in a cosmetic formula?
It gives a product its intended scent and can also mask base-odor notes from oils, surfactants, or actives.
Is Fragrance* [2][3] clean?
From a clean-beauty perspective, it is treated as a disclosure-sensitive category because one label term can cover many individual materials, including recognized allergens that may require listing in the EU. Well-formulated products use IFRA-compliant levels, but sensitive users may still react.
Is Fragrance* [2][3] sustainable?
It can be made from plant-derived, biotech, or petroleum-derived materials, so its footprint depends heavily on the component mix. Biodegradability varies by molecule, and some components are more persistent in aquatic settings than simple readily biodegradable cosmetic ingredients.
Is Fragrance* [2][3] COSMOS-approved?
Under COSMOS, it is permitted only when the composition meets the standard’s natural-aromatic requirements, generally ISO 9235-derived materials and compliant carriers, while conventional synthetic blends do not qualify. Green Chemistry alignment is mixed: renewable inputs and biodegradable molecules improve fit, while petrochemical components, solvent carriers, and persistent molecules weaken it.
How does Fragrance* [2][3] work chemically?
It is not a single molecule but a complex mixture of volatile organic compounds, often including terpenes, esters, aldehydes, ketones, alcohols, and fixatives selected for evaporation profile. Typical leave-on use is often below 1%, rinse-off can be higher, and stability depends on pH, oxidation control, packaging, and compatibility with surfactants, solubilizers, and emulsions.
Last updated 2026-05-13