Geraniol
Caution
Official INCI name
A rosy scent molecule and a well-known fragrance allergen.
What it does
Fragrance. Added for scent: perfume blends, essential oils and aroma chemicals.
Worth knowing
A known fragrance allergen — a common cause of contact allergy, which is why EU rules require it to be named on the label.
“Geraniol” is its name in the EU glossary of common ingredient names (no. 10902), the names labels in the EU must use. © European Union, EUR-Lex.