Golden Needle Tea
EDP Spray

Fragrance Notes

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CA Perfume

Golden Needle Tea

Inspired by Jo Malone · Format: EDP Spray

Format
A-
HumanSafe Verified ✓
31 Ingredients Assessed
Generally Safe
76th 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
7.6 / 10
PSSDose-aware safety at actual concentration
Mood Elevation Index™
5.3 / 10
MEI™Magnetic mood profile
Environmental Safety
ESSEnvironmental assessment
Evidence Quality
CSSConfidence in evidence base
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Why This Score

✔Ethylene Brassylate (15.0%) scores a perfect 10.0/10 on ingredient safety, indicating excellent dermal and systemic safety profile for fragrance use.
✔1,4-Dioxacycloheptadecane-5,17-dione (12.5%) achieves Grade A+ with a maximum ISS score of 10.0/10, representing top-tier safety performance.
⚠One ingredient (Ethanone derivative at 12.5%) carries a moderate safety grade. While suitable for fragrance use, individuals with sensitive skin should perform a patch test before full application.

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: Golden Needle Tea is an Eau de Parfum with a PSS Grade of A-, indicating above-average safety for a fragrance product. The formulation contains two high-performing safety ingredients but includes one moderately-rated component that may warrant caution for sensitive individuals.

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Key Factors

Score Drivers
01 / INGREDIENT SAFETY
Formulation Quality
Dose-aware ingredient safety at actual use concentration. 22 ingredients assessed using SCCS opinions, ECHA REACH dossiers, and primary literature.
PSS 7.6
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

31 Total
CAS No.INCI NameFUNCTIONISSStatus
64-17-5EthanolSolvent / Carrier7.0PoorModerate
7732-18-5AquaSolvent / Carrier10.0Low Risk
54464-57-2Tetramethyl AcetyloctahydronaphthalenesFragrance ingredient7.0BModerate
105-95-3Ethylene BrassylateFragrance ingredient10.0A+Low Risk
106185-75-52-Ethyl-4-(2,2,3-Trimethylcyclopent-3-En-1-Yl)But-2-En-1-OlFragrance ingredient7.0A-Moderate

26 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™
5.3
MEI™
Primary Mood
Magnetic
Secondary Mood
Confident
Inner Voice
I am bold.
CONFIDENCE
6.1
MOOD LIFT
4.7
WARMTH
5.2
ENERGY
1.6
PRESENCE
7.0
IDENTITY
6.2
SOCIAL EASE
4.3

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Golden Needle Tea safe for daily use?+

The PSS score of 7.3/10 (Grade A-) suggests Golden Needle Tea is generally safe for regular fragrance use. However, because one ingredient carries a moderate safety rating, daily application should be monitored for any skin irritation or sensitization, particularly in sensitive individuals. Discontinue use if redness, itching, or discomfort develops.

Are there any ingredients I should watch out for?+

The primary concern is the Ethanone derivative (12.5% concentration) which has a moderate safety grade rather than the higher grades seen in other ingredients. While this does not indicate danger, individuals with known fragrance sensitivities should patch-test this product on a small area of skin first. The other major ingredients, including Ethylene Brassylate and 1,4-Dioxacycloheptadecane-5,17-dione, have excellent safety records.

What does a PSS of 7.3/10 (Grade A-) mean?+

PSS (Product Safety Score) measures overall fragrance safety based on ingredient profiles and concentrations. A score of 7.3/10 with Grade A- indicates above-average safety performance—better than most fragrances but not in the highest tier. This grade reflects the presence of high-quality safety ingredients balanced against one moderate-rated component in the formulation.

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 20267.6—Current assessment — PSS v4.1 route-weighted engine. Dose-aware scoring at actual use concentration.
Safety Documents
Safety Data Sheet — EDPCA PS 0704
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Safety Data Sheet — OilCA PO 0704
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IFRA CertificateCA-0704
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Allergen Declaration — EDPCA PS 0704
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Allergen Declaration — OilCA PO 0704
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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.