Mhmmm…the feeling when a scent stimulates our senses, lifts our mood or even takes us back to a beautiful memory is indescribable. But what ingredients are actually behind the word “fragrance” or “perfume” on the cosmetic label (with or without fragrance)? Many companies today use unnatural synthetic fragrances that contain chemicals that can be harmful to our bodies. And companies aren’t even required to list ingredients on labels because perfume ingredients are considered trade secrets. Perfume can actually contain hundreds of unlisted ingredients, so as consumers we don’t always know what we’re putting on and in our bodies. In this guide, we’ve rounded up brands that offer clean and/or natural perfume and aromatherapy products and that transparently list their ingredients.
Product range
Natural fragrances
Price range
From €20
Based in
New Zealand and Amsterdam, Netherlands
Delivery to
Europe, New Zealand, USA
Abel composes unisex natural perfumes that are chic, modern and long lasting. The natural perfume brand believes that beautiful fragrances should be in harmony with nature and never have a negative impact on the earth or you. You can see the full list of ingredients in each perfume on their website. Their latest development is Pause, a restorative fragrance that centers, balances and calms the mind and body during hormonal transition.
Product range
Eau de parfum, perfume oils, sox wax candles, skincare
Price range
$14-$51
Based in
Los Angeles, USA
Delivery to
Worldwide
Unique floral fragrances that are in harmony with the environment: Maison Louis Marie creates non-toxic fragrances with unique, memorable scents. All ingredients are eco-friendly, cruelty-free and vegan. The fragrance brand balances between using synthetic, and natural ingredients. They only use synthetic ingredients to avoid animal products or over-harvesting endangered plants and to protect against known natural allergens.
Product range
Soy wax candles, cedar robe bundles and more
Price range
$14-$32
Based in
Los Angeles, USA
Delivery to
USA
Do you know what traditional candles are made of? – Paraffin wax is the bottom of the barrel of petroleum. So when paraffin wax candles burn, they release toxic air contaminants which are similar to diesel. No jokes. APOTHENNE Los Angles comes up with a healthier, more eco-friendly solution: Soy wax candles mixed with premium essential oils that are 100% free of preservatives, additives, dyes, parabens, petroleum, and phthalates. Each of their candles is mindfully hand-poured in their small LA studio.
Product range
Aromatherapy, essential oils, home fragrances, skincare
Price range
$11-$27
Based in
North Dorset, UK
Delivery to
Worldwide
NYR Organic is a true sustainability pioneer. Established in 1981, Neal’s Yard Remedies is UK’s first certified award-winning organic health and beauty brand. Create your perfect moment with their natural essential oils that have mood-enhancing, reviving, relaxing abilities. NYR Organic uses the highest possible percentage of organic ingredients, ethically sourced herbs and botanicals that are free from harmful chemicals. All products are handcrafted at their eco-factory in Dorset, England.
Product range
Eau de parfum
Price range
$18-$487
Based in
Leuven, Belgium
Delivery to
Worldwide
Introducing the first circular zero waste botanical perfume. To reduce the number of bottles used, Kamila Aubre encourages you to return your bottles after use. They will then clean your flacons, reapply new labels and refill them for your next order. All of their botanical perfumes use natural, vegan and sustainable ingredients. Produced in small batches and limited editions in the heart of Leuven, Belgium.
Product range
Eau de parfum, body oils & elixirs
Price range
$18-$90
Based in
New Orleans, USA
Delivery to
Worldwide
Founder Kathleen Currie is a seasoned perfumer, herbalist, bodyworker and massage therapist who has an educational background in aromatherapy. She believes that essential oils are alive — that they make you feel powerful and protective and have healing properties. In the creation of SMOKE, all signature scents offer a sacred space and are made with ethically-sourced all-natural ingredients.
Product range
Eau de parfum, soy wax candles, face & body oils
Price range
$24-$208
Based in
Texas, USA
Delivery to
Worldwide (on request)
Heat, smoke, cactus, and cowboys. The natural perfume house from Texas presents five signature perfumes that are timeless and genderless. From floral scents to androgynous classics. To compose these unique formulas BOYDS OF TEXAS FRAGRANCES sources the highest natural ingredients from all over the world. Compared to conventional perfume brands, BOYDS OF TEXAS FRAGRANCES spends around 8-15 times more on developing the actual scents! Their candles are soy-based and poured by hand in their studio in San Antonio, Texas.
Product range
Skincare, perfume oils, herbal infusion oils
Price range
6$-$155
Based in
Berlin, Germany
Delivery to
Worldwide
It actually all started with one product: the [fi-ne] deodorant Vetiver Geranium. Evers since then, the Berlin brand added more natural products which are all manufactured in close collaboration with various labs in Germany according to the strict regulations of the EU cosmetic law. Without nasty ingredients and aluminium salts. To minimize waste and ensure that their high-quality glasses are not thrown away, [fi-ne] has also integrated a Refill-Program.
Product range
Essential oils (aromatherapy), soy wax candles, diffusers, skincare
Price range
$7,90-$83
Based in
Singapore and Thailand
Delivery to
Worldwide
BANYAN TREE blends Asian heritage with indigenous, locally inspired ingredients with active benefits from around the world. The wellness company keeps its cruelty-free products as natural as possible, using mainly naturally derived alternatives.
Product range
Essential oils
Price range
$12-$40
Based in
Vancouver, B.C.
Delivery to
Canada, USA, Australia, UK
Aroma can enhance your mood, relax you, and take you back to memories. By diffusing different essential oils in your space, you can create different environments around you. For founders and siblings Sara and Sean Panton it was important to use non-toxic, all-natural, organic, vegan, cruelty-free, 100% pure essential oils that keep a healthy mind and a healthy body.
Product range
Eau de parfum, perfume oils, home fragrances, diffusers, vegetable oil wax candles, skincare
Price range
$67-$177
Based in
Copenhagen, Denmark
Delivery to
Worldwide
The multi-disciplinary lifestyle brand inspires the senses and encourages mindful living. Discover their raw, natural perfumes and responsibly-sourced vegetable oil wax candles with beautiful botanical scents. Good to know: Their eau de parfums are not available online, but only at your nearby retailer.
Product range
Eau de parfum, vegetable wax candles, skincare
Price range
$34-$96
Based in
Greenfield, Massachusetts, USA
Delivery to
USA
Good scents crafted by world-class perfumers with clean ingredients that won’t harm your skin or the planet. PHLUR blends both botanicals (natural) and synthetics that are considered natural identicals because they’re exactly the same as what’s found in nature and safe for skin. Each PHLUR candle is carefully poured by hand using sustainable vegetable wax.
