Beduftet

Beduftet is a Norwegian adjective meaning scented or perfumed, used to describe objects, products, or spaces that have fragrance added. It is formed from the noun duft (fragrance) with the prefix be-, which in Norwegian yields participial adjectives such as beduftet. The term is commonly found in consumer labeling and marketing for cosmetics, cleaning agents, textiles, and air fresheners. Examples include beduftet shampoo, beduftet detergent, or a beduftet room.

In practical use, beduftet indicates that a smell is present due to added fragrance rather than merely coming from natural odors. The opposite is often expressed as duftfri or duftfritt (fragrance-free) when no scent is intended.

Regulatory and health notes: Fragrance ingredients are a common source of allergies and sensitivities. Many jurisdictions require labeling of fragrance ingredients or allergens in cosmetics, and some products may offer fragrance-free alternatives to accommodate sensitive individuals.

See also: Duft, Duftstoff, Duftallergi.