Parfum

Parfum is fragrance. It's a blend of aromatic compounds that make your skincare smell like something other than its base ingredients. Most formulas use it to cover up less pleasant scents from actives or preservatives, though some products lean into fragrance as part of the experience.

If you like how your products smell, parfum is doing its job. If scent bothers your skin or you prefer unscented products, it's worth checking ingredient lists. Fragrance can occasionally trigger sensitivity in people with reactive skin, though reactions are usually mild. It's one of the easier ingredients to avoid if you want to.