Fragrances can contain one or more ingredients and when listed
as "Fragrance" or "Perfum", it is done because the composition
is being kept a trade secret. This does not give any indication
that the composition is synthetic or naturally sourced, although
in most cases, "Fragrance" consists of synthetic ingredients,
such as Phthalates. In the case of Natural Fragrances,
especially those in NPA or BDIH certified products, the
ingredients used for the scent are listed as "Fragrance" because
the composition is being kept proprietary - most often because
the scent blend is purchased from a fragrance supplier who does
not wish to disclose the blend composition. In order for the
product to be certified natural, the certifying body would enter
into an agreement with the fragrance supplier not to disclose
the scent details. This then ensures that the certifiying body
is able to ensure the individual scent ingredients meet the
natural standards. Synthetic Fragrances are commonly used in
personal care products and are c