Navigating Labels and Certifications for Scent Products
Because “fragrance” can legally mean anything, labels alone are often misleading.
🔍 Tips for label reading:
- Avoid any product that lists only “fragrance” or “parfum” with no detail.
- Look for “fragrance-free” (not just “unscented” — which may still contain masking scents).
- Choose brands that list every ingredient, including what makes up the fragrance.
✅ Trustworthy certifications:
- EWG Verified: Fragrance transparency required; phthalate-free.
- MADE SAFE Certified: Bans synthetic musks, phthalates, and undisclosed fragrance blends.
- USDA Organic (for personal care): Fragrance must be essential-oil based and listed.
- Leaping Bunny (optional): Indicates cruelty-free and often aligns with cleaner formulations.
Brands to consider:
- Attitude, Pure Living, Grow Fragrance, Scentuals, Fontana Candle Company