Vetiver & Golden Vanilla Intense
EDP Spray

Fragrance Notes

CardamomGrapefruitTea and GrapefruitVanillaVetiver
Women & MenEau de ParfumAmber Woody

CA Perfume

Vetiver & Golden Vanilla Intense

Inspired by Jo Malone · Format: EDP Spray

Format
A-
HumanSafe Verified
35 Ingredients Assessed
Generally Safe
72th percentile · No allergens flagged

Safe for everyday use. This product is suitable for most adults in normal fragrance application.

No Banned SubstancesEDP Leave-On Format
Product Safety Score
7.2 / 10
PSSDose-aware safety at actual concentration
Mood Elevation Index™
5.6 / 10
MEI™Fresh mood profile
Environmental Safety
ESSEnvironmental assessment
Evidence Quality
CSSConfidence in evidence base

Why This Score

TETRAMETHYL ACETYLOCTAHYDRONAPHTHALENES (30.0%) achieves a strong ISS score of 6.5/10 with Grade A safety rating, forming the stable aromatic foundation of this fragrance.
AMBROXAN (7.5%) and ACETYLCEDRENE (15.0%) both carry Grade A safety classifications with ISS scores of 7.0/10, supporting the woody amber profile with well-established safety profiles.
Two mid-concentration ingredients carry Moderate safety grades rather than Grade A; patch testing on a small area of skin is recommended before regular use, particularly for sensitive skin.

Scores are calculated by HumanSafe™ — an independent third-party platform — using peer-reviewed toxicology sources, regulatory databases, and HumanSafe's Mood Architecture™.

Safety at a Glance

✅ Safe for

  • Daily topical use
  • Most healthy adults
  • Long-term skin contact
  • EDP leave-on format

⚠ Use with care if

  • Sensitive or reactive skin
  • Direct eye-area contact

✕ Avoid if

  • Broken or compromised skin
  • Children under 3 years
Bottom line: Vetiver & Golden Vanilla Cologne Intense carries a PSS Grade B safety rating (6.6/10), indicating acceptable but not premium safety performance. The formulation relies on several established fragrance compounds, though two ingredients hold moderate rather than strong safety grades—a precaution for sensitive individuals.

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Key Factors

Score Drivers
01 / INGREDIENT SAFETY
Formulation Quality
Dose-aware ingredient safety at actual use concentration. 27 ingredients assessed using SCCS opinions, ECHA REACH dossiers, and primary literature.
PSS 7.2
02 / ENVIRONMENTAL
Environmental Safety
Environmental impact at full formulation level — sourcing, biodegradability, and persistence in aquatic systems assessed per REACH and ECHA criteria.
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03 / EVIDENCE QUALITY
Data Confidence
Confidence Substantiation Score — weighted evidence quality from clinical RCTs (A), observational studies (B), expert consensus (C). Higher CSS = more reliable scores.
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Ingredients

35 Total
CAS No.INCI NameFUNCTIONISSStatus
64-17-5EthanolSolvent / Carrier7.0PoorModerate
7732-18-5AquaSolvent / Carrier10.0Low Risk
54464-57-2Tetramethyl AcetyloctahydronaphthalenesFragrance ingredient7.0BModerate
32388-55-9AcetylcedreneFragrance ingredient7.0A-Moderate
1222-05-5AmbroxanFragrance ingredient7.0A-Moderate

30 more ingredients in this formulation

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Ingredients sourced from MG Safety Data Sheet and EU Allergen Certificate. Formulation: fragrance oil 20% + Ethanol 65% + Aqua 15%. ⚑ = EU regulated allergen (Regulation EC 1223/2009). Note 1 = Annex II prohibited substance. Note 2 = commercial quality (includes both isomers).

Fragrance Mood Profile

MEI™ Mood Architecture
Mood Elevation
Index™
5.6
MEI™
Primary Mood
Fresh
Secondary Mood
Confident
Inner Voice
I am free.
CONFIDENCE
5.4
MOOD LIFT
6.4
WARMTH
5.3
ENERGY
3.3
PRESENCE
5.5
IDENTITY
5.2
SOCIAL EASE
5.6

MEI™ scores are calculated by HumanSafe™ using HumanSafe's Mood Architecture™ — a 9-dimension olfactory-emotion mapping system. MEI is an intensity scale: 3/10 = subtle, 9/10 = immersive. Score reflects mood character, not safety.

Usage & Safety Guidance

How to Use
Apply to pulse points — wrists, neck, inner elbow. For Duo Set: oil first, then EDP spray over for superior fixation.
Frequency
Safe for daily use at normal application volumes for healthy adults.
Storage
Room temperature, away from sunlight. Shelf life: 24 months unopened, 12 months after first use.
When to Avoid
Known fragrance allergy. Broken or irritated skin. Children under 3 years.

Safer Alternatives

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Vetiver & Golden Vanilla Cologne Intense safe for daily use?+

With a Grade B PSS score of 6.6/10, this fragrance is generally suitable for regular use in typical consumers. However, those with sensitive skin, fragrance allergies, or a history of contact dermatitis should perform a patch test on a small area first and discontinue if irritation occurs. Always apply to pulse points rather than directly to sensitive facial areas.

Are there any ingredients I should watch out for?+

The product contains two ingredients with Moderate safety grades: an unresolved octahydronaphthalene-based ethanone compound (25.0%) and a hexahydro-ethanone derivative (12.5%). While both carry ISS scores of 6.6/10, they are not Grade A. Individuals with known sensitivities to synthetic woody or amber fragrances should exercise caution.

What does a PSS of 6.6/10 (Grade B) mean?+

The Product Safety Score (PSS) is an independent assessment of overall safety based on ingredient concentrations and individual safety ratings. Grade B indicates the product meets acceptable safety standards but has not achieved the highest safety classification (Grade A). This typically reflects the presence of moderate-safety ingredients or ingredient concentrations that warrant standard precautions rather than restrictions.

The HumanSafe™ Difference

Most safety tools rate ingredients in isolation — one score regardless of concentration, context, or how the product is used. We assess at actual use concentration.

DimensionOther Apps (EWG, Yuka)HumanSafe™
Dose awarenessSame score regardless of concentrationAssessed at actual use concentration in this product
Exposure contextSame score for rinse-off and leave-on productsAdjusted for product format and absorption rate
AllergensBinary flag — present or absentConcentration compared to IFRA/EU safe limits
Purchase signalScore only, no recommendationClear verdict + safer alternatives ranked by PSS

Version & Audit Trail

Last Updated
April 2026
Scoring Model
PSS v4.1
Data Pipeline
v3.3.2
Status
✓ Verified
VersionDatePSS ScoreISS (avg)Change Summary
v2.1.0April 20267.2Current assessment — PSS v4.1 route-weighted engine. Dose-aware scoring at actual use concentration.
Safety Documents
Safety Data Sheet — EDPCA PS 0648
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Safety Data Sheet — OilCA PO 0648
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IFRA CertificateCA-0648
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Allergen Declaration — EDPCA PS 0648
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Allergen Declaration — OilCA PO 0648
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Safety Data Sheets are prepared by EMRA LLC for CA Perfume, based on the supplier safety data sheet on file for each fragrance. IFRA and Allergen certificates are original supplier documents on file.
HumanSafe™ is an independent third-party platform. This evaluation is not affiliated with the brand or manufacturer. Scores reflect HumanSafe's proprietary PSS methodology — Ingredient Safety (ISS), Environmental Safety (ESS), and Confidence Substantiation (CSS) — and HumanSafe's Mood Elevation Index™ (MEI™). All scores on a 0–10 display scale. Evidence grades: A=RCT · B=Observational · C=Expert consensus.