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Shop by need · Perfume allergy

Products for a perfume allergy: no fragrance, no essential oils, no labelled allergens

556 products in our library pass every rule for perfume allergy: free of fragrance, essential oils and labelled fragrance allergens. The best of each type are below, picked by code from their full ingredient lists and updated November 6, 2026.

The catch: a product can suit you by its ingredient list and still not suit your skin, so patch test anything new and see a doctor if a problem doesn't settle.

Start with the ingredient list, not the front of the bottle. Look for added fragrance listed as Parfum, Fragrance or Aroma, and for scented plant oils such as lavender or citrus peel. "Unscented" can still hide a masking fragrance, so every product on this page was picked from its full ingredient list.

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What we leave out, and why

These picks leave out added fragrance, listed as Parfum, Fragrance or Aroma, and scented plant oils such as peppermint or tea tree. Fragrance is the most common cause of cosmetic contact allergy. Essential oils carry the same allergens as perfume, and "fragrance-free" labels can still contain them. The picks also leave out the 26 scent chemicals the EU makes brands name on labels, such as linalool and limonene. A dermatologist can patch test to find exactly which fragrance ingredients you react to.

  • Fragrance-free
  • No essential oils
  • No labelled fragrance allergens

A simple routine for perfume allergy

  1. 1

    Check the full list for scent

    Read the full ingredient list, not the front label. Look for Parfum, Fragrance or Aroma. Fragrance is the most common cause of cosmetic contact allergy, and sensitive, eczema-prone and rosacea-prone skin usually does better without it. Be careful with unscented: it can still contain a masking fragrance that hides the smell of other ingredients. Only the full list proves a product is fragrance-free.

  2. 2

    Scan for essential oils and allergens

    Scan for essential oils and labelled allergens. Scented plant oils such as lavender, citrus peel, peppermint or tea tree carry the same fragrance allergens as perfume, and fragrance-free labels can still contain them. Also check for the 26 scent chemicals the EU makes brands name, such as linalool and limonene. Ingredients below about 1% can appear in any order, so read every line.

  3. 3

    Patch test new products first

    Patch test anything new before using it all over. Apply a little to a small area, such as inside the elbow, for several days. Use it all over only after that. A dermatologist can patch test to find exactly which fragrance ingredients you react to, so see one if you want to pin down your triggers.

Frequently asked questions

What does fragrance-free mean on a label?

Fragrance-free means the product has no added fragrance. Fragrance shows up on the ingredient list as Parfum, Fragrance or Aroma. Only the full ingredient list proves a product is truly fragrance-free, so read it rather than trusting the front label.

Is unscented the same as fragrance-free?

No. Unscented products can still contain a masking fragrance, which is added to hide the smell of other ingredients. Fragrance-free means no added fragrance. Check the full ingredient list to tell the two apart.

Do essential oils count as fragrance for a perfume allergy?

Essential oils carry the same fragrance allergens as perfume. Scented plant oils such as lavender, citrus peel, peppermint and tea tree can be in products labeled fragrance-free. Check the list for these oils too.

Which fragrance chemicals should I look for on the label?

The EU makes brands name 26 scent chemicals on the label, such as linalool and limonene. If you know you react to one of them, check the ingredient list for that name. These chemicals also show up in products scented only with essential oils.

How do I patch test a new product?

Patch test anything new by applying a little to a small area, such as inside the elbow, for several days before using it all over. For a precise answer, a dermatologist can patch test to find exactly which fragrance ingredients you react to.