I really love things that smell good but in the past few years I’ve become keenly aware of just how toxic they can be and thus, I was compelled to search Environmental Working Group’s Skin Deep cosmetic safety database and compile a list of the worst-scoring fragrances.
This means that based on their ingredients, these fragrances rated the highest in categories relating to cancer, allergies/immunotoxicity and/or developmental & reproductive toxicity—YIKES!
This list isn’t all inclusive of every fragrance out there and it only contains some of the ones that got the highest overall “hazard” scores (9 and 10) .
There are plenty that I didn’t list and many that have only slightly lower hazard scores so yourself a favor and check Skin Deep yourself to see where your scents and cosmetics rank. FYI…my fave scent scored a 6 out of 10 🙁
And now…
THE LIST
Women’s Fragrances with highest hazard scores in the Skin Deep Database
Faith Hill Parfums Eau De Toilette Spray
Covet by Sarah Jessica Parker Eau de Toilette Spray
Harajuku Lovers Fragrance Baby Eau de Toilette Spray
Intimately Beckham Women Eau de Toilette Natural Spray
Secret Obsession by Calvin Klein Eau de Toilette
Victoria’s Secret Dream Angels Desire Eau de parfum Spray
Danielle by Danielle Steel Eau de Parfum Travel Spray
Halle Eau de Parfum Spray By Halle Berry
philosophy eternal grace spray fragrance
RALPH HOT Eau de Toilette Spray
Calvin Klein Eternity Eau de Parfum Spray
Vanilla Fields Cologne
Curious by Britney Spears Eau de Parfum Spray
Jennifer Lopez J. Lo Glow Eau do Toilette
Chanel Coco Chanel
Men’s Fragrances with highest hazard scores in the Skin Deep Database
Calvin Klein Obsession Eau de Toilette Spray for Men
Calvin Klein Eternity for Men (w/ test results)
Adidas Dare Eau de Toilette Spray
Adidas Moves Pulse for Him Eau de Toilette Spray
Euphoria For Men Eau De Toilette Spray
BVLGARI AQVA pour Homme Eau de Toilette Natural Spray
Nautica Blue Cologne Spray, for Men
Jovan Musk Aftershave/Cologne for Men
Inter Parfums Burberry Brit Eau de Toilette Natural Spray, for Men
David Beckham Instinct Eau de Toilette Natural Spray
Quicksilver by Quicksilver for Men (w/ test results)
McGraw Eau de Toilette Spray