From what I gather, the original IFRA proposals were made in 2012, and have been ongoing implementation since then, until they’re now about fully in effect (with other ingredients added as “necessary”). Oak moss was one of the first to be hit, which really was a major hit, as all classic chypres and a very large part of the other classic perfume categories employ oak moss. My understanding is that some small amount of tree moss can be employed, but it’s such a small amount that it’s easier and cheaper to just use the synthetic substitute. Many, many other natural ingredients are on the hit list, even some which are used to fragrance other scented products such as household cleaners.
Thank you very much——my perfume tastes go way back to the 1950s,Arpege and Chanel#5.
I loved those scents.
I am soooo sick of rules,laws,and regulations——the 50s take a bad rap,but it was a much kinder decade than the one in which we are now living,IMHO.
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