What it is
Geraniol is a naturally occurring scent molecule found in rose, geranium, and citronella oils, and is also made synthetically. It is used to add a sweet floral aroma or to mask other odors in a formula.
Safety & warnings
Geraniol is one of the fragrance substances the EU requires to be labeled because it can cause allergic contact reactions in sensitized people.
Origin & sourcing
Found in many essential oils such as rose and geranium; also produced synthetically.
Questions everyone asks
Why is geraniol on the label?
It is a fragrance component listed because it is a recognized fragrance allergen.
Is geraniol natural?
It occurs naturally in rose and geranium oils but is also made synthetically.