Which grade would be most appropriate for a fragrance product such as a perfume?

• A. Therapeutic
• B. Food grade
• C. Perfume
• D. Floral water (aromatic only)

Answer: (C)

For a fragrance product like perfume, the grade must align with cosmetic use, skin contact, and inhalation, ensuring the ingredients are pure enough and stable enough for a lasting scent. Perfume grade is designed specifically for perfumery and cosmetic fragrance applications, providing appropriate purity, aroma integrity, and compatibility with other cosmetic ingredients. This helps prevent impurities that could irritate the skin, alter the scent, or cause stability issues, and it aligns with industry quality and regulatory expectations for perfumes.

Therapeutic grade is tied to medicinal claims or aromatherapy uses, which isn’t the purpose of a typical perfume. Food grade is intended for ingestion or contact with food, not for dermal or inhalation exposure in cosmetics. Floral water, or hydrosol, is a much lighter, diluted aromatic water used in some cosmetic formulations or as a mild scent, not a robust perfume that delivers a lasting fragrance.