Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau de Toilette

Trade-secret blanket term that legally conceals dozens to hundreds of individual aromachemicals. Designer fragrance blends almost always contain synthetic polycyclic musks (Galaxolide, Tonalide) — endocrine disruptors that bioaccumulate in human fat tissue, breast milk, and wastewater — alongside Ambroxan, Iso E Super, and historically DEP phthalate solvents. No disclosure obligation in the US.

Chemical UV filter and one of the most studied endocrine disruptors in cosmetics. Mimics estrogen, blocks androgen receptors, detected in 96%+ of US urine samples. Banned in Hawaii, Key West, Aruba, and Palau for reef toxicity. Banned in EU as a fragrance additive (allowed only at sunscreen-active concentrations). No legitimate use in a leave-on fragrance spray.

BANNED in EU cosmetics since March 2022 as a CMR (Carcinogen / Mutagen / Reproductive toxin, Category 1B) under EU Regulation 2021/1902. Animal studies showed reproductive toxicity. Still legal and used in US-market designer fragrances. Single most concerning ingredient in any modern leave-on cosmetic.

Chemical UV filter added to stabilize fragrance color. Confirmed endocrine disruptor with estrogen-receptor binding and anti-androgen activity in cell and animal studies. Banned in Hawaii and several Pacific reef jurisdictions for environmental hormone effects. Pure aesthetic addition — unnecessary in a leave-on cosmetic.

EU 26 fragrance allergen and well-documented strong dermal sensitizer. The closely related Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde (HICC / Lyral) was banned by the EU in 2021 for the same class of sensitization issues; hydroxycitronellal itself remains restricted but is repeatedly cited in patch-test registries as a top fragrance allergen.

EU 26 fragrance allergen; aggressive 'green-violet' aromachemical. IFRA caps it at very low levels because of its high contact-sensitization potential, including airborne contact allergy.

Synthetic polymer film-former that increases fragrance longevity. Acrylate residual monomers are documented skin sensitizers and the polymer itself is a microplastic — persistent in the environment and not biodegradable.

IFRA / EU-declared fragrance allergen; recognized dermal sensitizer with cumulative-exposure concerns.

IFRA / EU-declared fragrance allergen and known dermal sensitizer; SCCS has flagged repeated leave-on exposure as a concern.

Synthetic antioxidant. Possible endocrine disruptor (mild estrogenic activity in cell studies); banned as a food additive in several countries. Restricted in California Prop 65 listings for some uses.

Chemical UV filter added to prevent fragrance discoloration in clear bottles. Documented photoallergen; mild estrogenic activity in cell and animal studies. Unnecessary in a product that isn't a sunscreen.

IFRA / EU-declared fragrance allergen. Recognized dermal sensitizer; one of the most frequently cited fragrance allergens in patch-test studies.

Chemical UV filter used to prevent fragrance photodegradation. Salicylate-class skin penetrant; detected in human urine after topical use. Used purely to protect bottle aesthetics, not to provide sun protection.

IFRA / EU-declared fragrance allergen with rose-like odor. Documented skin sensitizer; oxidation products are even more reactive.

IFRA / EU-declared fragrance allergen. Synthetic jasmine-floral aromachemical; cinnamate-class compounds are a recognized contact-sensitizer family.

IFRA / EU-declared fragrance allergen. Oxidizes on skin and in the bottle into stronger sensitizers; one of the top causes of fragrance contact dermatitis. Required label disclosure means it is present above 0.001% in this leave-on product.

IFRA / EU-declared fragrance allergen. Air-oxidized linalool hydroperoxides are confirmed contact sensitizers — exposure is high in spray-on fragrance.

Coal-tar azo dye (Tartrazine) added for bottle color. Frequent contact-sensitizer in topical products; aesthetic-only addition. FDA-banned in foods in California (2024) for behavioral effects.

Coal-tar azo dye added for bottle color. Frequent contact-sensitizer in topical products; aesthetic-only addition with no consumer benefit.

Ethanol-based solvent carrier (~80% of formula). Drying to skin but otherwise inert; denaturant identity is not disclosed.

Solvent; safe.

Plant-derived skin-conditioning agent. Generally well-tolerated and non-irritating.