A label term for a fragrance composition rather than a single chemical.
Sources: 1, 2Parfum, Fragrance, Perfume
Not assessed
No pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific assessment has been completed for this record. A cosmetic safety review is not a pregnancy rating.
Not assessed
Parfum
What it does
Adds or modifies scent. Its full composition cannot usually be reconstructed from the word parfum.
Sources: 1, 2Good for
- Scented formulations
How to use it
Use only in a finished product as directed. There is no skincare need to apply the raw fragrance material directly.
Sources: 1, 2Who should be careful
Fragrance-sensitive users may prefer products without added fragrance. No single structure or pregnancy assessment applies to every perfume blend.
Sources: 1, 2Pairs well with
No supported pairings have been documented for this record.
Usage, safety and formulation details
Mechanism of action
A blend of aroma materials may contain multiple sensitizers or other constituents.
Sources: 1, 2Potential adverse effects
Irritant or allergic contact dermatitis can occur; oxidation products may be relevant for some fragrance materials.
Sources: 1, 2Formulation considerations
Natural and synthetic blends both need assessment. Allergen disclosure depends on the applicable labeling rules.
Sources: 1, 2Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Not assessed
No pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific assessment has been completed for this record. A cosmetic safety review is not a pregnancy rating.
Safety tags
- Fragrance allergen
- Not assessed
Not separately assessed in this draft.
- Essential oil
- Not assessed
Not separately assessed in this draft.
- Drying alcohol
- Not assessed
Not separately assessed in this draft.
What remains uncertain
- Exact concentration, final pH and the full composition of any unprovided finished product
- Exact material, composition and supplier-grade specifications
Clinical evidence and research
Clinical evidence
Evidence for its main benefitNot assessed
The cited references support identity, formulation role or safety context. No standalone clinical efficacy rating has been completed for the main benefit in this draft.
Sources: 1, 2Regulation and ingredient label names
Regulatory information
No jurisdiction-specific assessment is recorded. An inventory listing is not blanket approval.
Names on ingredient lists
parfum
Chemical identity and molecular structure
Chemical information
Chemical structure
No single structure to show yet
This ingredient represents a mixture, extract, polymer or ingredient family. A single molecular diagram may not describe its composition.
| Detail | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| material scope | Variable material or ingredient family: no single molecular formula, molecular weight or bond diagram describes every grade. | FDA: Fragrances in cosmetics |
Content updated 9 November 2026.
Sources (2)
Scientific sources
- FDA: Fragrances in cosmeticsregulatory guidance
- European Commission: Fragrance allergen labelingregulatory guidance
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