Phlur Vanilla Skin Eau de Parfum
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Summary
Phlur Vanilla Skin Eau de Parfum scores 58/100. A women's gourmand vanilla-musk EDP from Chriselle Lim's relaunched Phlur. Strengths: (1) Phlur publishes the full aromachemical breakdown on the product page — significantly more transparent than designer 'Parfum' blankets; (2) musk profile is entirely macrocyclic (Ethylene Brassylate, Pentadecalactone, Oxacycloheptadec-10-en-2-one, Oxacyclohexadec-12-en-2-one, Dodecahydro-tetramethylnaphthofuran) — non-bioaccumulative replacements for Galaxolide / Tonalide; (3) only five declared EU 26 allergens; (4) no synthetic dyes, no UV filters, no phthalates, no Lilial, no HICC. Points off versus the 70s-tier brands for the heavier total aromachemical count (synthetic aroma molecules including Iso E Super, Dihydro Pentamethylindanone, Methyl Hydrogenated Rosinate) and lack of formal EWG / C2C certification.
Key ingredients 21
Ethylene BrassylateVery Good
Macrocyclic synthetic musk. Non-bioaccumulative and biodegradable — IFRA-supported clean alternative to Galaxolide-class polycyclic musks.
See more about Ethylene Brassylate →Full Component Disclosure on Brand SiteGood
Brand discloses the complete fragrance formula on the product page — no 'Parfum' trade-secret blanket hiding aromachemicals.
See more about Full Component Disclosure on Brand Site →PentadecalactoneGood
Macrocyclic lactone musk. Non-bioaccumulative, biodegradable.
See more about Pentadecalactone →Oxacycloheptadec-10-en-2-oneGood
Macrocyclic lactone musk (Habanolide). Non-bioaccumulative, IFRA-recommended.
See more about Oxacycloheptadec-10-en-2-one →Oxacyclohexadec-12-en-2-one (Macrocyclic Musk)Good
Macrocyclic lactone musk (Habanolide). Non-bioaccumulative, IFRA-recommended.
See more about Oxacyclohexadec-12-en-2-one (Macrocyclic Musk) →Methyldihydrojasmonate (Hedione)Good
Hedione — high-volume floral-jasmine aromachemical. Not on EU 26 list; no documented endocrine activity.
See more about Methyldihydrojasmonate (Hedione) →Aqua (Water)Neutral
Solvent; safe.
See more about Aqua (Water) →Iso E SuperNeutral
Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes. Synthetic woody amber; not on EU 26 list. Long-standing IFRA-supported aromachemical with low sensitization profile.
See more about Iso E Super →Ethyl VanillinNeutral
Synthetic vanilla aromachemical. Not on EU 26 list; very low sensitizing potential.
See more about Ethyl Vanillin →Ethyl Hydroxypyrone (Ethyl Maltol)Neutral
Synthetic caramel aromachemical. Not on EU 26 list.
See more about Ethyl Hydroxypyrone (Ethyl Maltol) →Dipropylene GlycolNeutral
Synthetic solvent. Non-sensitizing at use levels.
See more about Dipropylene Glycol →Isopropyl MyristateNeutral
Synthetic emollient. Non-sensitizing; mild comedogenic potential.
See more about Isopropyl Myristate →Dihydro PentamethylindanoneNeutral
Synthetic woody aromachemical. Not on EU 26 list; low sensitization profile.
See more about Dihydro Pentamethylindanone →Methyl Hydrogenated RosinateNeutral
Synthetic fixative. Non-sensitizing at use levels.
See more about Methyl Hydrogenated Rosinate →VanillinBad
Synthetic vanilla flavoring — an artificial flavor.
See more about Vanillin →Alpha-Isomethyl IononeBad
IFRA / EU-declared fragrance allergen; recognized dermal sensitizer with cumulative-exposure concerns.
See more about Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone →Benzyl BenzoateBad
IFRA / EU-declared fragrance allergen and weak fixative. Acaricidal; possible mild contact sensitizer.
See more about Benzyl Benzoate →Benzyl AlcoholBad
IFRA / EU-declared fragrance allergen with mild preservative function; contact dermatitis is documented in spray fragrances.
See more about Benzyl Alcohol →LimoneneBad
IFRA / EU-declared fragrance allergen. Oxidizes on skin into stronger sensitizers; one of the top causes of fragrance contact dermatitis.
See more about Limonene →FarnesolBad
IFRA / EU-declared fragrance allergen. Sesquiterpene alcohol; mild sensitizer.
See more about Farnesol →Alcohol Denat.Very Bad
Heavily flagged ingredient class under Scout's doctrine.
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