46/100

Personal Care

Synthetic Fragrance / Perfume

Moderate burden — Synthetic Fragrance / Perfume adds a moderate, reducible exposure.

'Parfum' in perfume, lotion, and sprays.

The breakdown

Each driver rated 0 (none) to 10 (worst)

Chemical hazard
5
Everyday exposure
6
Persistence
4

Evidence strength: moderate · Detox Score = 100 − hazard×4.6 − exposure×3.4 − persistence×2.6, clamped 1–100.

What this means for you

A Detox Score of 46 places synthetic fragrance / perfume in the Moderate band. It scores as it does mainly because of how much everyday contact it involves. 'Fragrance' is an undisclosed mixture that often includes phthalates used to make scent linger. Fragrance-free is the simplest cut.

Cleaner swap → Fragrance-free, or essential-oil scented sparingly.
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Frequently asked questions

Is synthetic fragrance / perfume a toxic exposure?

Synthetic Fragrance / Perfume has a Detox Score of 46 out of 100 (Moderate burden), which means it adds a moderate, reducible exposure. 'Fragrance' is an undisclosed mixture that often includes phthalates used to make scent linger. Fragrance-free is the simplest cut.

What is a safer alternative to synthetic fragrance / perfume?

A lower-exposure swap for synthetic fragrance / perfume is: Fragrance-free, or essential-oil scented sparingly. 'Fragrance' is an undisclosed mixture that often includes phthalates used to make scent linger. Fragrance-free is the simplest cut.

Lower-exposure choices

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