Citronellol
CAUTION, Recognized fragrance contact allergen (EU H317); cross-reacts with geraniol.
What it is
A rosy terpene alcohol (CAS 106-22-9) from rose and geranium oils.
In this product: Rosy floral fragrance note.
Dose & route, what actually matters
Skin sensitization at fragrance concentrations; aerosol inhalation secondary.
EUROPEAN UNION
Named-disclosure allergen (Annex III) since 2003; reaffirmed 2023.
UNITED STATES
No individual disclosure required.
The evidence
Citronellol is among the most prevalent fragrance contact allergens in European clinic patch testing, found together with geraniol as cross-reactive sensitizers.
review · 2018 · source
California Prop 65: Not listed.
How to avoid it
Fragrance-free avoids it.
Where it hides
Editorial analysis of publicly available regulatory and peer-reviewed sources. Not medical advice. We name our evidence and link it, including when an ingredient is fine.