Ingredient

Fragrance (Parfum)

INCI name: Parfum

Fragrance Perfume

What it is

An umbrella INCI term covering a proprietary blend of scent compounds; the individual components are not disclosed on the label except for allergens required by EU law above a set threshold.

How it works

Supplies scent to mask raw-material odor and create a signature product smell; a single 'Parfum' entry can represent dozens of undisclosed aroma chemicals and/or essential-oil constituents.

What it does

Fragrance

Concerns to know

Added fragrance

Undisclosed fragrance blend; a frequent trigger for sensitive or reactive skin.
Caution for infants

Better avoided on infant skin, which is thinner and more permeable; prefer fragrance-free, minimal formulas for babies.
Atopic-dermatitis trigger

A common trigger for eczema-prone and atopic skin; patch test and prefer soothing, barrier-supporting formulas.

Evidence at a glance

Worth knowing

Reflects its most significant known concern.

Why this rating

Added fragrance

Under EU Regulation 1223/2009, only the 26 designated allergens must be individually listed above threshold; the remainder of any 'Parfum' blend is undisclosed, so its full sensitization risk cannot be assessed from the label alone.
Caution for infants

Better avoided on infant skin, which is thinner and more permeable; prefer fragrance-free, minimal formulas for babies.
Atopic-dermatitis trigger

A common trigger for eczema-prone and atopic skin; patch test and prefer soothing, barrier-supporting formulas.