Fragrance / Parfum

Medium Concern

Undisclosed Chemicals

Also known as

fragranceparfumperfumearoma

The concern

A single "fragrance" listing can hide hundreds of undisclosed chemicals, including known allergens, endocrine disruptors, and sensitisers. EWG rates it high concern. EU requires disclosure of 26 specific allergens but the catch-all term still hides much.

Read the source: EWG

What to look for on labels

This ingredient may appear under any of the following names or codes on product labels:

Fragrance / Parfum
fragrance
parfum
perfume
aroma

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Read the full evidence directly from the authoritative source.

View source: EWG

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Dark chocolate aroma may reduce hunger and boost leg workout volume in small study

In a small exploratory study, sniffing high-cocoa dark chocolate reduced hunger and increased fullness before a leg workout in fasted men, and was associated with more leg extension repetitions. The findings are preliminary and have not been tested in other groups.

Low Concern

📰 News reportMedical Xpress – Health

8Jul 10, 2026

Fragranced Shampoos & Body Wash🧴 Personal Care

Fragrance chemicals in shampoos and body wash may disrupt hormones

Some fragrance chemicals found in everyday shampoos and body washes have been discussed in some research as possibly linked to hormone changes, though the evidence is limited. Products containing phthalates and synthetic musks may expose you to these chemicals during normal use.

Medium Concern

📰 News reportEnvironmental Health Perspectives / NIEHS

19Feb 20, 2025

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