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Cruelty-Free Scents You'll Love
We’d say that cruelty-free fragrances are pretty hard to come by, aren’t they? While there are a surplus of cruelty-free skincare, haircare, & makeup companies, fragrance companies have been slow to catch on. That’s why we’re here to help make your perfume shopping trip a lot easier. Follow this guide and discover our top 10 cruelty-free & vegan perfumes that we can’t stop wearing this season.
Ellis Brooklyn
FAWN
- Family: Fresh
- Scent Type: Fresh Florals
- Key Notes: Neroli, Petitgrain
We are starting off this article with one our all-time favorite lines of cruelty-free perfumes: Ellis Brooklyn. This company creates the most exquisite cruelty-free fragrances. Their FAWN perfume is our ultimate on-the-go scent when we’re feeling light and florally. Our tiebreaker scent? The Ellis Brooklyn scent in MYTH.
Molton Brown
Coastal Cypress & Sea Fennel
- Family: Woodsy
- Scent Type: Dry Woods
- Key Notes: Fig Leaves, Jasmine, Salted Cypress, Vegan Leather
The 7 Virtues
Blackberry Lily Perfume
- Family: Warm & Spicy
- Scent Type: Warm & Sweet Gourmands
- Key Notes: Blackberry, Lily of the Valley, Geranium
Another favorite that we are loving for the Fall season is The 7 Virtues perfume in Blackberry Lily. This fragrance has a warm & spicy scent with a dash of fruity goodness. Oh, and this company is also 100% vegan, too.
Glossier
Glossier You
- Family: Woody Oriental
- Scent Type: Earthy Green Spices
- Key Notes: Vegan Musk, Green Iris Root, Pink Pepper
Glossier only has 1 scent so far, but it’s a killer. The Glossier You perfume is not only cruelty-free, but it’s 100% vegan, too. This perfume contains creamy base notes of (vegan) musk with a hint of spice. This scent is long-lasting & will wear evenly all day long.
Clean Beauty
Reserve - Radiant Nectar
- Family: Florals
- Scent Type: Fresh Florals
- Key Notes: Ambrette Seeds, Pear Nectar, Vegan Musk
Clean Beauty is another one of our favorite cruelty-free perfume brands. Clean Beauty is also 100% vegan, too. Their new Radiant Nectar perfume is the perfect transitional scent from Summer to Autumn. Our tiebreaker scent? Flower Fresh.
DefineMe
Disney Ariel Princess Perfume
- Family: Florals
- Scent Type: Floral Fruity
- Key Notes: Jasmine, Coconut, Driftwood
As you can see, we tend to gravitate toward warmer scents. However, we love this 100% vegan, Ariel inspired perfume from DefineMe. Formulated with Citrus, Jasmine, Coconut & Driftwood, you’re sure to feel like a real Disney Princess.
Pinrose
Gilded Fox
- Family: Warm & Spicy
- Scent Type: Warm & Sweet Gourmands
- Key Notes: Vetiver, Cocoa, Rum
What can we say – we love warm scents, especially for Fall. There’s nothing better than when your perfume makes you feel like you’re wrapped up in a soft blanket, and so the Pinrose perfume in Gilded Fox makes our list of favorites. Notes of Vetiver, Cocoa, & Rum are all we need to feel happy and cozy. Pinrose is also 100% vegan.
PHLUR
Olmsted & Vaux
- Family: Fresh
- Scent Type: Fresh Citrus & Fruits
- Key Notes: Bergamot, Shiso Leaf, Maté Tea
We’ve made it clear that warm scents are our jam. That doesn’t mean we don’t like to mix it up with fresh, leafy aromas. PHLUR’s Olmsted & Vaux contains Bergamot, Shiso Leaf, & Maté Tea. It’s light and airy with a touch of sweetness. Phlur is 100% vegan.
Pacifica
Natural Origins: Kindred Spirit
- Family: Oriental
- Scent Type: Soft Oriental
- Key Notes: Rose Dust, Myrrh, Piney, Lemony Palo Santo.
Pacifica is a long-time favorite on Mind Over Mango, as they are cruelty-free and 100% vegan. Their Kindred Spirit fragrance is formulated with Crushed Rose Dust, Myrrh, Piney, & Lemony Palo Santo. It’s slightly floral and slightly sweet – the perfect balance.
Juliette Has a Gun
Vanilla Vibes
- Family: Fresh
- Scent Type: Fresh Florals
- Key Notes: Sea Salt, Natural Vanilla, Sandalwood
No matter what you can’t go wrong with a simple but yummy vanilla fragrance. The Vanilla Vibes by Juliette Has a Gun is easy to reach for when we can’t decide our scent of the day. Even more, notes of Sea Salt & Sandalwood give us the ultimate beach vibes.
Feel Good About Cruelty-Free Perfumes
While cruelty-free perfumes are certainly more difficult to find, there are a ton of amazing options on the market. It’s easy to succumb to delicious scents from big, non-cruelty-free brands. However, it’s important to keep in mind that animals often undergo torturous chemical testing just so you can smell nice for a few hours. Make good choices by following this cruelty-free perfume guide. If you’re ever unsure as to whether or not a company is truly cruelty-free (and vegan), make sure to stop by our Cruelty-Free Company Directory to find all of the answers you need.
