Ingredient

Benzyl Benzoate

A fragrance ingredient (the ester of benzyl alcohol and benzoic acid; found naturally in Balsam of Peru, tuberose and hyacinth) with a faint sweet-balsamic scent, used mainly as a fixative to hold a scent in a formula.

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Good to know

Fragrance allergen
One of the fragrance compounds the EU requires to be declared, because a minority of people react to it.

What it does

moderate evidence

It is one of the aroma substances EU cosmetics law requires to be named on the label because it can cause allergic reactions in some people.

Benefits

Adds a faint sweet-balsamic scent note and acts as a fixative that helps a fragrance last

Side effects

Can cause allergic contact dermatitis (redness, itch, rash) in fragrance-sensitised people

Who it's for

Anyone who wants a scented product and is not fragrance-sensitive.

Who should be careful

People with fragrance allergy, sensitive or eczema-prone skin, or a known reaction to this allergen.

Benzyl benzoate - Wikipediaencyclopedia
Fragrance allergies - allergens requiring labelling (European Commission)regulatory

Researched & reviewed · July 2, 2026

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