If a product is intended to be applied to a person's body to make the person more attractive, it's a cosmetic under the law. Here are some examples of fragrance products that are regulated as cosmetics: Perfume. Cologne.

It simply means the product doesn't contain ingredients used solely for their scent. So if your skin is sensitive to fragrances, be aware that “fragrance-free” products might still contain scented ingredients that serve other functions in the product.

Use sensory words like 'crisp', 'fresh' or 'warm', 'velvety' or 'soft' versus 'sharp' to describe your sensory experience when smelling a particular note. Perfumers don't like using these terms as they are 'subjective' and 'personal'. However, they are ideal when speaking about a very personal fragrance description.

Stephen Mormoris is the Chief Executive Officer of Scent Beauty, Inc.