Killing Me Slowly
EDP Spray

Fragrance Notes

AgathosmaAldehydesAldehydes and Buchu or AgathosmaBlack CurrantBuchuHeliotropeHeliotrope and HawthornIris and VanillaLitchiLycheeOrrisRose
WomenEau de ParfumFloral Aldehyde

CA Perfume

Killing Me Slowly

Inspired by By Kilian · Format: EDP Spray

Format
A-
HumanSafe Verified ✓
33 Ingredients Assessed
Generally Safe
73th 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
7.3 / 10
PSSDose-aware safety at actual concentration
Mood Elevation Index™
6.5 / 10
MEI™Romantic mood profile
Environmental Safety
ESSEnvironmental assessment
Evidence Quality
CSSConfidence in evidence base
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Why This Score

✔AMBROXAN (20.0%) is the dominant ingredient with a strong safety grade (A) and high ingredient safety score of 7.0/10, providing stability and longevity.
✔DIMETHYLCYCLOHEXYLETHOXY ISOBUTYLPROPANOATE (2.5%) achieves the highest individual ingredient safety score at 10.0/10 (Grade A), indicating minimal concern.
⚠Four of five major ingredients are synthetic musks or macro-cyclic compounds with moderate-to-high concentrations (12.5%–20.0%); extended or sensitive skin exposure warrants a patch test first.

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: Killing Me Slowly is a Grade B fragrance (PSS 6.9/10) with generally acceptable safety for most users, though its high concentration of synthetic musks suggests a patch test is prudent for sensitive or reactive skin.

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Key Factors

Score Drivers
01 / INGREDIENT SAFETY
Formulation Quality
Dose-aware ingredient safety at actual use concentration. 23 ingredients assessed using SCCS opinions, ECHA REACH dossiers, and primary literature.
PSS 7.3
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

33 Total
CAS No.INCI NameFUNCTIONISSStatus
64-17-5EthanolSolvent / Carrier7.0PoorModerate
7732-18-5AquaSolvent / Carrier10.0Low Risk
1222-05-5AmbroxanFragrance ingredient7.0A-Moderate
34902-57-3Reaction Mass Of: (E)-Oxacyclohexadec-12-En-2-Fragrance ingredient6.6ModerateModerate
141773-73-1Dimethylcyclohexylethoxy IsobutylpropanoateFragrance ingredient10.0A+Low Risk

28 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™
6.5
MEI™
Primary Mood
Romantic
Secondary Mood
Confident
Inner Voice
I am beautiful.
CONFIDENCE
5.7
MOOD LIFT
7.3
WARMTH
7.2
ENERGY
3.0
PRESENCE
5.9
IDENTITY
6.5
SOCIAL EASE
7.1

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 Killing Me Slowly safe for daily use?+

Yes, for most skin types. The PSS Grade B rating indicates overall safety suitable for regular application. However, because synthetic musk compounds make up over 65% of the formula, individuals with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivities should perform a small patch test on the inner forearm first and monitor for irritation over 24–48 hours.

Are there any ingredients I should watch out for?+

The primary ingredients are synthetic musks (AMBROXAN, OXACYCLOHEXADECENONE, and related compounds), which are generally recognized as safe but can accumulate in body tissues with prolonged or heavy use. Individuals with known sensitivities to synthetic fragrances, or those who are pregnant or nursing, should consult a healthcare provider before regular use.

What does a PSS of 6.9/10 (Grade B) mean?+

The PSS (Product Safety Score) of 6.9/10 with Grade B indicates this fragrance meets moderate-to-good safety standards based on ingredient profiles and concentrations. Grade B products are generally safe for consumer use but may carry minor considerations—in this case, the synthetic musk concentration—making them suitable for most people with standard precautions.

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 20267.3—Current assessment — PSS v4.1 route-weighted engine. Dose-aware scoring at actual use concentration.
Safety Documents
Safety Data Sheet — EDPCA PS 0933
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Safety Data Sheet — OilCA PO 0933
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IFRA CertificateCA-0933
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Allergen Declaration — EDPCA PS 0933
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Allergen Declaration — OilCA PO 0933
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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.