Fragrance
Decode Label flags Fragrance as a low concern in cosmetics and personal care (allergen). It appears in 86 of the 893 published products we have analysed (9.6%).
The concern
Undisclosed fragrance mix — common allergen; 3,000+ possible chemicals
"Fragrance" or "parfum" is a catch-all term that can conceal a blend of hundreds of undisclosed chemicals, including known allergens, sensitisers, and potential endocrine disruptors. The EU now mandates disclosure of 82 specific fragrance allergens. People with fragrance sensitivity, asthma, or contact dermatitis should prefer fragrance-free products.
Most relevant to
How common it is in this catalogue
Measured across every product Decode Label has analysed — not estimated, and not taken from anyone else's dataset.
By category
Hazard classification
The concern is DISCLOSURE: 'Fragrance'/'Parfum' may be declared as one term, but individually named allergens must be listed separately above threshold.
Identity
- Canonical name
- Fragrance (undeclared mixture)
Also appears on labels as
Questions
Is Fragrance safe?
EU: EU Reg. 1223/2009 Art. 19 + Annex III — named allergens must be declared separately. Why it is flagged: Undisclosed fragrance mix — common allergen; 3,000+ possible chemicals. Decode Label treats it as a low concern in cosmetics and personal care. It appears in 86 of the 893 published products we have analysed (9.6%).
How common is Fragrance in Indian packaged products?
Decode Label found Fragrance in 86 of 893 published products (9.6%), most often in Baby & Kids, Bath & Body, Haircare.
Which authorities have classified Fragrance?
EU — EU Reg. 1223/2009 Art. 19 + Annex III — named allergens must be declared separately.
Who should be most careful with Fragrance?
People prone to allergies; People with asthma.
Products containing Fragrance
86 published products, each with its own full analysis.
Method and limits
- Prevalence counts published products whose decoded ingredient list matches this substance or one of its label synonyms, using the same matching the score itself uses. It describes our catalogue of 893 products, not the Indian market as a whole.
- Presence is not dose. An ingredient list gives order, not quantity, unless the pack declares a percentage. Nothing here estimates how much of this substance any product contains.
- A classification is not a verdict on a product. An agency classifies a substance under defined conditions of exposure; whether that matters in a given food or cosmetic depends on route, concentration and use.
- No regulatory rows. This substance is not matched in our regulatory warehouse, so the concern above rests on the cited authority alone.
- Last updated. This register entry was last changed on 28 September 2026.
- Corrections. Every figure here is reproducible from the sources named. If something is wrong, tell us and we will correct it and say what changed.