Fragrance / parfum

Also known as: parfum, fragrance, aroma

Moderate concernunder our published method

By NordicScan Evidence Engine · generated from structured evidence records · source spans verified by automated gates · Reviewed 2026-07-08 · Evidence snapshot geo-wave1-evidence-snapshot-2026-07-08 · Scoring engine det_v3 · how we score.

What it is

Fragrance or parfum is the label term used for perfume and aromatic compositions in cosmetics.

Why people ask

People ask because the EU requires additional ingredient disclosure for named fragrance allergens above set thresholds.

What our method flags — by use

Cosmetic · EU

In EU cosmetics, our method rates fragrance/parfum as moderate-concern because the EU expanded named fragrance-allergen labelling requirements.

The EU restricted by Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 fragrance-allergen labelling in cosmetic products, adding individual disclosure requirements above set thresholds.

Authority / source	Finding (our paraphrase)	Evidence tier	Date	Link
European Union / EUR-Lex	The EU restricted by Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 fragrance-allergen labelling in cosmetic products, adding individual disclosure requirements above set thresholds.	authority_regulatory	2023-07-26	source
European Union / EUR-Lex	The EU flagged by Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 additional fragrance allergens for individual labelling in cosmetic products above set thresholds.	authority_regulatory / --	2023-07-26	source

Evidence coverage for this use: Fair (computed from source count × authority tier × recency; signals depth, does not change the concern band).

How this moves a product’s score

On a product score, fragrance/parfum contributes a moderate concern signal in the EU-labelled context; the page reports disclosure rules rather than identifying a single scent chemical.

Nordic Scan provides ingredient information and a concern score under our published method, for general consumer research. It is not medical advice and not a medical device, and does not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, or determine the safety of any product. Decide for yourself.

Common questions

Does parfum identify every scent ingredient?: No. Parfum is a composition term; the EU scope adds disclosure for named fragrance allergens above thresholds.

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Reviewed 2026-07-08 · Evidence snapshot geo-wave1-evidence-snapshot-2026-07-08 · Scoring engine det_v3 · Sources checked 2026-07-08 · See how we score.