Table 4-13: Extract from ((106) Table 2) on the frequency of positive reactions to fragrance allergens
in patients with vs. without positive patch test reaction to their own aftershave, eau de toilette or
perfume.
| Fragrance allergen |
Conc. (%) |
Product positive (n=63) |
Product negative (n=819) |
| n (test) |
% pos. (95% CI) |
n (test) |
% pos. (95% CI) |
| Fragrance Mix I |
8 |
56 |
57.1 (46.2-68.1) |
764 |
13.9 (11.4-16.4) |
| Myroxylon pereirae |
25 |
56 |
13.9 (7.3-20.4) |
766 |
8.8 (6.8-10.7) |
| HICC |
5 |
20 |
58.3 (37.5-79.0) |
310 |
1.3 (0-2.7) |
| Evernia prunastri |
1 |
28 |
22.1 (7.0-37.2) |
153 |
8.8 (4.2-13.4) |
| Hydroxycitronellal |
1 |
33 |
6.5 (0.7-12.3) |
204 |
4.3 (1.5-7.1) |
| Cananga odorata (ylang-ylang oil) |
10 |
7 |
16.3 (2.0-30.5) |
43 |
5.0 (0-11.3) |
Source:
SCCS, 
Opinion on Fragrance allergens in cosmetic products, page 28