Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau de Toilette

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

Solvent; safe.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.