Tom Ford Ombré Leather Eau de Parfum
Summary
Tom Ford Ombré Leather Eau de Parfum scores 10/100. A unisex leather-floral niche-luxury fragrance from Estée Lauder-owned Tom Ford Beauty. Critical issue: (1) declares Hexamethylindanopyran (Galaxolide) directly on the ingredient list — a polycyclic synthetic musk added to the EU 26 fragrance allergen list in 2023. Galaxolide is a confirmed endocrine disruptor that bioaccumulates in human fat, breast milk, and umbilical-cord blood, and is classified PBT (persistent, bioaccumulative, toxic) by ECHA. Most designer brands hide it under 'parfum' — Tom Ford labels it, but presence is what matters. (2) Methyl 2-Octynoate, another EU 26 top-class sensitizer that IFRA caps at very low levels. (3) Hydroxycitronellal (top-class sensitizer, same family as EU-banned HICC). (4) Twelve additional declared allergens. (5) Camphor, pinene, and patchouli oil — natural terpenes with oxidation-allergen potential. No dyes in this formula but the disclosed Galaxolide + methyl 2-octynoate combination is the worst part.
At a glance
Key ingredients 21
Alcohol Denat.Neutral
Ethanol-based solvent carrier (~80% of formula). Drying to skin but otherwise inert; denaturant identity is not disclosed.
See more about Alcohol Denat. →Parfum (Fragrance)Very Bad
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.
See more about Parfum (Fragrance) →Aqua (Water)Neutral
Solvent; safe.
See more about Aqua (Water) →Hexamethylindanopyran (Galaxolide)Very Bad
Polycyclic synthetic musk on the EU 26 allergen list (as of 2023 update). Confirmed endocrine disruptor: anti-estrogenic in cell assays, bioaccumulates in human fat tissue, breast milk, and umbilical-cord blood. Persistent environmental pollutant detected in surface water and wildlife globally. EPA and ECHA have flagged it as PBT (persistent, bioaccumulative, toxic).
See more about Hexamethylindanopyran (Galaxolide) →Benzyl SalicylateBad
IFRA / EU-declared fragrance allergen and weak photoallergen. Recent SCCS reviews have raised concerns about possible endocrine activity at typical fine-fragrance use levels.
See more about Benzyl Salicylate →LinaloolBad
IFRA / EU-declared fragrance allergen. Air-oxidized linalool hydroperoxides are confirmed contact sensitizers — exposure is high in spray-on fragrance.
See more about Linalool →Alpha-Isomethyl IononeBad
IFRA / EU-declared fragrance allergen; recognized dermal sensitizer with cumulative-exposure concerns.
See more about Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone →HydroxycitronellalVery Bad
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.
See more about Hydroxycitronellal →Benzyl BenzoateBad
IFRA / EU-declared fragrance allergen and known dermal sensitizer; SCCS has flagged repeated leave-on exposure as a concern.
See more about Benzyl Benzoate →GeraniolBad
IFRA / EU-declared fragrance allergen with rose-like odor. Documented skin sensitizer; oxidation products are even more reactive.
See more about Geraniol →LimoneneBad
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.
See more about Limonene →Cinnamyl AlcoholBad
IFRA / EU-declared fragrance allergen; oxidizes in air to cinnamaldehyde, a strong contact sensitizer.
See more about Cinnamyl Alcohol →CitronellolBad
IFRA / EU-declared fragrance allergen. Recognized dermal sensitizer; one of the most frequently cited fragrance allergens in patch-test studies.
See more about Citronellol →Methyl 2-OctynoateVery Bad
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.
See more about Methyl 2-Octynoate →Benzyl CinnamateBad
IFRA / EU-declared fragrance allergen; cinnamate-class compounds are frequent contact sensitizers.
See more about Benzyl Cinnamate →PineneBad
Pine-terpene aromachemical. Oxidizes on air exposure into stronger sensitizers (alpha-pinene hydroperoxides are documented contact allergens).
See more about Pinene →Beta-CaryophylleneNeutral
Natural spicy-woody terpene found in clove and cannabis essential oils. Lower allergenic potential than monoterpenes.
See more about Beta-Caryophyllene →CamphorBad
Volatile terpene with documented neurological toxicity at higher doses; respiratory irritant in spray products. EU restricts use levels in leave-on cosmetics.
See more about Camphor →Pogostemon Cablin (Patchouli) OilNeutral
Natural essential oil; contains naturally occurring sensitizing constituents (limonene, linalool — listed separately when present). Generally moderate allergen potential.
See more about Pogostemon Cablin (Patchouli) Oil →HexadecanolactoneNeutral
Synthetic macrocyclic lactone musk; lower toxicity profile than polycyclic musks (Galaxolide/Tonalide). Not on the EU 26 list.
See more about Hexadecanolactone →Juniperus Virginiana (Cedarwood) OilNeutral
Natural essential oil. Generally low allergenic potential at fine-fragrance levels.
See more about Juniperus Virginiana (Cedarwood) Oil →Get the full breakdown in the Scout app
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