Fragrance is defined by the FDA as a combination of chemicals that gives each perfume or cologne (including those used in other products) its distinct scent. Cosmetic fragrances applied to a person’s body to emit a pleasant smell include perfume, cologne, and aftershave. We all enjoy a pleasant scent, especially when it triggers a memory and brings you back to a certain place in time or calms you at the end of a stressful day. Yet, it can be harmful and could be impacting your health. Fragrances can be used in other products too, such as shower gels, bathing foam, deodorant sprays, body lotions, hand washing creams, hair shampoo and shaving creams among others.