While much of the beauty industry has been quick to respond to our need for vegan and cruelty-free products, the world of fragrance has honestly been a little slower to catch on. However, over time they have grown to meet demand and provide options for those concerned with the welfare of animals and the planet as a whole. You can now easily buy the best perfumes that are not only cruelty-free, but also free of animal-derived ingredients like beeswax, honey, and lanolin. There are vegan fragrances ranging from luxury fragrances to more affordable perfumes. Really Delivered in all categories.
Some brands, such as Aesop and Floral Street, boast that their entire product range is completely vegan. That is, you can buy any perfume there with confidence. Companies like Glossier and Beauty Pie are also doing their best to be as vegan-friendly as possible (including offering specific vegan perfumes like the one below), but there’s still work to be done to go 100% vegan.
Keep scrolling to find your favorites in this category. This will not only soothe your conscience, but also make you feel incredible smells.
1. Rush Plumeria
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Lush’s natural approach to fragrance makes it appealing to those looking to be more earth-friendly, and it’s also vegan-friendly. Frangipani is a popular sweet and creamy blend of guaiac wood, frangipani, and tuberose. It comes in a large bottle, so it’s worth the investment and can be worn all year round.
2. Villao Witch Woo
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Vyrao is special due to its founder’s synesthesia. Each scent is created with color in mind and celebrates the fusion of the senses. The color of the bottle represents how the fragrance is intended to smell. It has a rich flavor packed with nutmeg, cinnamon, and black pepper, making it perfect for a date.
3. For a more lustrous you
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Glossier You is a staple on many beauty fans’ shelves, and happily, it’s also vegan-friendly. Soft, warm, and powdery, this scent is as pleasant as it looks from the bottle, and smells a little different on everyone. The brand does it with rollerballs as well as solid perfumes, which means countless options for how to wear them.
4. Floral Street Sunflower Pop
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Floral Street is not only dedicated to minimizing the use of plastic in their packaging, but they’re also vegan. There are so many wonderful scents out there, but this one is a great option, especially for summer. It has a very fresh, citrusy, tangy flavor and is perfect when the weather is warm.
5. Joe loves cobalt patchouli and cedar.
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The Jo Malone MBE brand is full of unique blends and fascinating concoctions, and although this one is on the newer side, it has quickly become a classic. It’s tangy and refreshing, perfect for summer, but still rich and layerable, making it perfect for date night.
6. Aesop Karst
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Aesop’s Karst is simply beautiful. It has a green and watery scent, with a slight woody scent. With a design that suits everyone, it can be used regardless of the season. This will give you a lot of confidence and strength, and considering it’s vegan, you’ll feel good about yourself too!
7. Beauty pie une ballade en foret
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Beauty Pie’s best-selling scent is a very interesting combination of nature and spice. It’s perfect for any occasion, but it’s definitely designed for the winter months, especially around Christmas time, as it has a piney scent. A gorgeous green scent that will make you want to buy it again and again.
8. Bon Parfumour 601
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Bon Parfumour’s vegan scents are very difficult to choose, but this one is a real winner thanks to the notes of vetiver, cedar, and bergamot. It has a green, earthy yet slightly rich and woody scent that lingers beautifully on the skin. I also love that it comes in three different sizes and price points, making it suitable for every budget.
9. Victoria Beckham Beauty Portofino ’97
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When Victoria Beckham took her first steps into the world of fragrance in 2023, we didn’t expect it to be this great. All three of her trio of perfumes are really nice, but Portofino ’97 has an even more special edge to it and is completely unlike any perfume I’ve ever smelled before. It’s expensive, but definitely worth the investment.