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.

At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 6
Harmful ingredients 5
Category Fragrances

Key ingredients 21

Alcohol Denat.
Neutral

Denatured ethanol solvent carrier (~80% of formula). Drying to skin but inert.

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Aqua (Water)
Neutral
Full Component Disclosure on Brand Site
Good

Brand discloses the complete fragrance formula on the product page — no 'Parfum' trade-secret blanket hiding aromachemicals.

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Ethylene Brassylate
Very Good

Macrocyclic synthetic musk. Non-bioaccumulative and biodegradable — IFRA-supported clean alternative to Galaxolide-class polycyclic musks.

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Pentadecalactone
Good

Macrocyclic lactone musk. Non-bioaccumulative, biodegradable.

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Oxacycloheptadec-10-en-2-one
Good

Macrocyclic lactone musk (Habanolide). Non-bioaccumulative, IFRA-recommended.

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Oxacyclohexadec-12-en-2-one (Macrocyclic Musk)
Good

Macrocyclic lactone musk (Habanolide). Non-bioaccumulative, IFRA-recommended.

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Methyldihydrojasmonate (Hedione)
Good

Hedione — high-volume floral-jasmine aromachemical. Not on EU 26 list; no documented endocrine activity.

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Iso E Super
Neutral

Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes. Synthetic woody amber; not on EU 26 list. Long-standing IFRA-supported aromachemical with low sensitization profile.

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Vanillin
Neutral

Synthetic or biotech vanilla aromachemical. Not on EU 26 list; very low sensitizing potential.

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Ethyl Vanillin
Neutral

Synthetic vanilla aromachemical. Not on EU 26 list; very low sensitizing potential.

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Ethyl Hydroxypyrone (Ethyl Maltol)
Neutral

Synthetic caramel aromachemical. Not on EU 26 list.

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Dipropylene Glycol
Neutral

Synthetic solvent. Non-sensitizing at use levels.

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Isopropyl Myristate
Neutral

Synthetic emollient. Non-sensitizing; mild comedogenic potential.

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Dihydro Pentamethylindanone
Neutral

Synthetic woody aromachemical. Not on EU 26 list; low sensitization profile.

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Methyl Hydrogenated Rosinate
Neutral

Synthetic fixative. Non-sensitizing at use levels.

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Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Bad

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

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Benzyl Benzoate
Bad

IFRA / EU-declared fragrance allergen and weak fixative. Acaricidal; possible mild contact sensitizer.

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Benzyl Alcohol
Bad

IFRA / EU-declared fragrance allergen with mild preservative function; contact dermatitis is documented in spray fragrances.

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Limonene
Bad

IFRA / EU-declared fragrance allergen. Oxidizes on skin into stronger sensitizers; one of the top causes of fragrance contact dermatitis.

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Farnesol
Bad

IFRA / EU-declared fragrance allergen. Sesquiterpene alcohol; mild sensitizer.

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