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Citronellol

aka dihydrogeraniol · 3,7-dimethyloct-6-en-1-ol

Monoterpenoid alcohol contributing rose and citrus-green facets to fine fragrance. On the EU's 26 mandatory fragrance allergen disclosure list.

Benefits
  • Rose, geranium, and citrus-green fragrance facets
  • Mid-volatility bridge between top and heart notes
  • Available from rose/geranium natural extracts or synthetic production
  • Widely used in floral and fougère compositions
  • Natural occurrence in rose and geranium oils
Example uses
  • Fine fragrance (EDP, EDC)
  • Scented body lotions
  • Floral perfume compositions
  • Rose-themed skincare fragrancing
  • Eau de cologne
Formulation notes

Oil-soluble. EU fragrance allergen disclosure required above threshold.

Watchouts

Documented skin sensitiser — EU mandatory disclosure allergen. Sensitisation particularly relevant in leave-on applications.

Clean beauty perception

Increasingly visible in clean-beauty fragrance discussions but rarely individually disclosed.