Fragrance
COUMARIN
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A sweet, hay-like fragrance compound from tonka bean and sweet clover. EU listed fragrance allergen and contact sensitizer; banned as a food additive but used in fragrance.
Skin benefits
- Sweet hay/vanilla fragrance note
- Used in many fine fragrances
- Naturally occurs in tonka bean, sweet clover
Known concerns
- EU 26 fragrance allergen — labelling required
- Documented contact sensitizer
- Hepatotoxic at high oral doses (banned in food)
- Avoid in fragrance-sensitive skin
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
PubChem
U.S. NIH compound data, GHS hazard codes and toxicity literature.
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