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.

Note: This article is for informational purposes only. Products or information presented are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment and should not be relied upon as a substitute for specific medical advice.