5.3 /10
5.3 /10
Dettol Cologne Fresh Bathing Soap Bar vs Dettol Neem Bathing Soap Bar
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What's different
On the label data we hold, these two are very close — no nutrient, ingredient, allergen or claim difference large enough to call out.
Scores: 5.3 and 5.3 — within 0.5 of a point in the same band, so the gap is noise rather than a difference. Which difference matters most depends on who is eating or using it — that's your call.
A higher score means fewer or lighter concerns found under Decode Label's published rules. It is not a medical "safe", and a lower score does not establish that a product is unsafe.
Safety Score
Dettol Cologne Fresh Bathing Soap Bar is a traditional soap formulation with a high fragrance load and the inclusion of talc.
Safety Score
Dettol Neem Bathing Soap Bar is a traditional soap formulation with a high fragrance load and the inclusion of talc.
Side by side
What each label says.
Fragrance allergens matter mainly if you have sensitive skin or a known fragrance allergy.
What these labels can't tell us
- How much of each ingredient is in the product — labels list order, not amounts.
- What is inside a bare "Fragrance" — it can include allergens the label does not name.
- How the finished product performs, or how your skin or scalp will react — an ingredient list cannot show either.
- Anything a laboratory test would find — Decode Label reads labels; it does not test products.
Concern match
A separate lens from the overall Safety Score above — how well each product suits a specific concern, not an overall verdict. Each concern is scored 0–10: higher means less of that concern (5 ≈ neutral).
What matters most to you?
…or what you want it to do — read from the ingredients, not scored by the engine
For , scores higher ( vs ). This is only a per-concern fit lens — it doesn't change the overall safety score, where still has the higher score.
For , the two are evenly matched. The overall safety verdict is unchanged.
This one is read from the two ingredient lists rather than measured by the Decode Label engine — useful for choosing, but it is not a safety finding.
Both Dettol Neem Bathing Soap Bar and Dettol Cologne Fresh Bathing Soap Bar contain Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, a surfactant that can be more irritating than gentler alternatives, leading to similar scores for both products.
Both Dettol Neem Bathing Soap Bar and Dettol Cologne Fresh Bathing Soap Bar list 'Parfum' and several potential fragrance allergens such as Linalool, Citral, Benzyl Salicylate, Limonene, and Coumarin, resulting in an equivalent high allergen load for both.
Both Dettol Neem Bathing Soap Bar and Dettol Cologne Fresh Bathing Soap Bar utilize Etidronic Acid and Tetrasodium Etidronate, which are commonly used chelating agents that also contribute to product stability, leading to similar safety profiles in this category.
Both Dettol Neem Bathing Soap Bar and Dettol Cologne Fresh Bathing Soap Bar do not list ingredients commonly associated with endocrine disruption, resulting in an equivalent score for both products.
Both Dettol Neem Bathing Soap Bar and Dettol Cologne Fresh Bathing Soap Bar contain Talc, an ingredient that has been associated with IARC carcinogen classifications, contributing to an equivalent risk profile for both.
Both Dettol Neem Bathing Soap Bar and Dettol Cologne Fresh Bathing Soap Bar contain Sodium Hydroxide, which is used in the saponification process to create soap, and Glycerin, which is known for its humectant properties, resulting in similar scores for pH and skin barrier impact.
Both Dettol Neem Bathing Soap Bar and Dettol Cologne Fresh Bathing Soap Bar provide a comprehensive list of ingredients, including individual fragrance components, demonstrating similar levels of transparency.
Declared ingredients linked to common bath & body goals
Ingredient read — not a safety scoreRead from the two ingredient lists rather than measured by the Decode Label engine, so these sit apart from the scores above and do not change the verdict. 5 means neutral — no ingredient that helps or hinders. Traditional cosmetic use, not a medical claim — and the ingredient list alone does not establish that the finished product delivers the benefit.
Skin Dryness & Moisturisation
EvenBoth products contain Glycerin, a humectant that helps to draw moisture into the skin, offering some moisturization benefit.
Harsh Surfactants & Sulfates (SLS/SLES)
EvenBoth products contain Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, a surfactant that can be more stripping than gentler alternatives, potentially contributing to dryness.
Parabens & Preservatives
EvenNeither product lists parabens, and they use Etidronic Acid and Tetrasodium Etidronate for stability, which are generally considered safe preservatives.
pH Balance & Skin Barrier
EvenAs traditional bar soaps made with Sodium Hydroxide, their pH is typically alkaline, which can disrupt the skin's natural acidic barrier, though Glycerin offers some counter-effect.
Antibacterial & Hygiene
EvenBoth products are from the Dettol brand, which is known for its hygiene focus, and contain ingredients like Menthol and Camphor, which can contribute to a clean feeling.
Long-Lasting Freshness & Odour Control
EvenBoth products contain a significant amount of 'Parfum' along with Menthol, Cymbopogon Flexuosus Oil, and Eucalyptol, which are commonly included for their refreshing and scent-masking properties.
Skin Irritation & Sensitivity
EvenBoth products contain a high concentration of 'Parfum' and multiple fragrance allergens such as Linalool, Citral, and Limonene, which can be irritating for sensitive skin.
Dettol Cologne Fresh Bathing Soap Bar
In its favour, from the label
- Contains Glycerin for moisturization
- Transparent ingredient list
Label findings to note
- Contains an ingredient with an IARC carcinogen classification (e.g. talc)
- High load of declared fragrance allergens (EU-listed)
- Contains Talc
- Includes Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Dettol Neem Bathing Soap Bar
In its favour, from the label
- Contains Glycerin for moisturization
- Transparent ingredient list
Label findings to note
- Contains an ingredient with an IARC carcinogen classification (e.g. talc)
- High load of declared fragrance allergens (EU-listed)
- Contains Talc
- Includes Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Dettol Cologne Fresh Bathing Soap Bar vs Dettol Neem Bathing Soap Bar — frequently asked questions
Dettol Cologne Fresh Bathing Soap Bar's ingredient list includes Camphor, Linalool, Cymbopogon Flexuosus Oil, Citral, Benzyl Salicylate and Limonene. It also lists a bare "Fragrance", whose components — which can include allergens — are not disclosed. Dettol Neem Bathing Soap Bar's ingredient list includes Camphor, Linalool, Citral, Benzyl Salicylate, Limonene and COUMARIN. It also lists a bare "Fragrance", whose components — which can include allergens — are not disclosed.
Dettol Cologne Fresh Bathing Soap Bar lists Talc, Parfum, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, CI 74160 and TETRASODIUM EDTA. Dettol Neem Bathing Soap Bar lists Talc, Parfum, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, CI 74160 and TETRASODIUM EDTA.
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