Eugenol
This one smells like cloves.
What it does
A scent found in clove oil. It adds a warm, spicy smell.
Good to know
One of the EU's listed fragrance allergens, so sensitive skin may react. Clovi flags it as fragrance.
Often found in: Deodorants, Toothpastes, Perfumes, Soaps
Around the world
- United States: No label rule yet. A 2022 law told the FDA to require fragrance allergen labels, but that rule isn't out. Source
- EU and UK: Must be named on the label above 0.001% in leave-on and 0.01% in rinse-off products. Source
- Canada: Must be named on the label above 0.001% in leave-on and 0.01% in rinse-off products (since April 2026). Source
- Australia: Allowed up to 25%. Above that it's controlled (Schedule 6). Source
Sources
- SCCS opinion: Fragrance allergens in cosmetic products (2012) (Independent)
- DermNet: Fragrance allergy (Medical)
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