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The 25 Best Cruelty-Free Fragrance Brands
1. Skylar (100% vegan)
Buy from Skylar.com ($$)
Price per 50mL bottle: $90
One of my personal favorites when it comes to perfume is Skylar, because they have so many options to choose from, and because they're one of the very few brands to be fully transparent about their ingredient list. Vanilla Sky (above) is one of my favorite scents for them and you'll love it if you're a fan fo vanilla fragrances in general! They have 20+ fragrances to choose from including some unisex scents that make a perfect gift for the men in your life.
2. Phlur (100% vegan)
($$)
Price per 50mL bottle: $99
Phlur, which vaguely stands for "Fleur", the French word for flower, is a fragrance brand launched by influencer Chriselle Lim. I personally really love the aesthetics behind the brand as much as the scents themselves, and I would say it's one of the top brands out there for this reason. This brand can be found at Sephora. Phlur fragrances are actually greener (as in less toxic) than traditional fragrances and are under the "clean at Sephora" category.
3. Pacifica (100% vegan)
Buy from Pacifica.com ($)
Price per 59mL bottle: $27
Pacifica is most well-known for their makeup and skincare, but they also have a ton of fragrances to choose from. This brans is great if you're a perfume newbie, because they have a huge selection of scents. Plus they're affordable and 100% vegan! A full-size bottle is only $27, and you can buy them online from their own website or from drugstores such as Target.
4. NEST Fragrances
Buy from Sephora
Price per 50mL bottle: $92
NEST Fragrances are available in stores like Sephora, and they're one of the few options that are easy to find. Luckily, they're also high-quality and sophisticated scents which make perfect gifts. They also offer perfume oil which doesn't contain alcohol. I was always drawn to their fragrance because of the beautiful, dark packaging with florals.
5. By Rosie Jane
Buy from Sephora ($$)
Price per 50mL bottle: $75
This company is focused on creating fragrances that smell great while also being better for the environment. Their packaging has no single-use plastic, they use FSC packaging which means the cardboard is sustainably-sourced, plus they have clean formulas that are 100% transparent. Along with Skylar, this is one of the few brands that publishes their entire ingredient list. Most companies see their ingredient list as being "proprietary", however this means that they can include ingredients that are potentially harmful.
6. The 7 Virtues
Buy from Sephora ($$)
Price per 50mL bottle: $88
I really wanted to include this company because they create perfume with a message. Their slogan is "Make Perfume, Not War" and they source their fair-trade ingredients in countries that are being rebuilt after being destroyed by war. You can buy their Eau de Parfum from Sephora and they're very fairly-priced. Do check them out!
7. Lush
Buy from Lush ($$)
Price per 30mL bottle: $60
I'm sure you've all heard of Lush by now! They carry some nice spray and solid perfumes. Their spray perfumes are alcohol-based and run for about $50 a bottle. Although my favorite fragrance of theirs, Sikkim Girls, has been discontinued, they have so many wonderful scents to choose from. Visit your local Lush store to check them all out!
8. Pinrose
Buy from Amazon ($$)
Price per 50mL bottle: $90
Pinrose is another brands that got on my within the past few years, and they're fully cruelty-free. They have fun branding and their bottles are great to display, in addition to the scents being complex. They're also available at Sephora which makes them easy to find. They describe themselves as a "fun and fearless" brand.
9. Le Labo (parent company not cruelty-free)
Buy from Nordstrom ($$$)
Price per 50mL bottle: $230
Although they've been recently acquired by Estee Lauder, Le Labo remains cruelty-free and still have not entered the Chinese market. "We believe that there are too many bottles of perfume and not enough soulful fragrances", they state. You can purchase Le Labo from Nordstrom as well as from their own stores. They're priced on the higher end.
10. Arquiste
Buy from Arquiste.com ($$$)
Price per 50mL bottle: $90
Arquiste is one of the few niche perfume brands that are 100% cruelty-free, as they have confirmed that they don't test on animals at any point during production, and neither do their suppliers or any third parties. They also don't sell to China. This company is US-based, and their Eau de Parfum retails for $165 to $190.
11. D.S. and Durga
Buy from Saks Fifth Avenue ($$$)
Price per 50mL bottle: $210
100% cruelty-free company that creates fragrances in small batches with "premium-sourced raw materials". Their inspiration includes "outdated herbal wisdom, native ritual medicine, lore and legends, historical movements and Americana." A bottle retails for $210 to $300 depending on the size and you can purchase them from their own website or from Saks.
12. Floral Street
Buy from Sephora ($$)
Price per 50mL bottle: $89
This perfume company is very aptly-named, and you'll absolutely love their scents if you're a flower lover. Their bottles are also so pretty, with colorful florals and a sleek design. They have the "clean at Sephora" badge, so their ingredients are on the cleaner side. Their full-size 50ml bottles are priced at $89.
13. Maison Louis Marie
Buy from Sephora ($$)
Price per 50mL bottle: $93
This is another popular brand available at Sephora, and you can also find them at clean beauty stores like Credo. They're phthalate-free and paraben-free, but their scents have a lot of longevity. The packaging is super minimalistic and their scents are on the natural side. If you love candles that smell amazing, they offer those as well.
14. Billie Eilish Fragrances (parent company not cruelty-free)
Buy from Official site ($$)
Price per 50mL bottle: $62
Billie Eilish has recently launched a line of fragrances, and we were so happy that this entire line is not only cruelty-free but also 100% vegan. Since Billie Eilish herself is vegan, it's great to see that she didn't overlook the ingredients in her products. Her perfume collection currently has 3 scents, and they're available all over the world.
15. Clean (100% vegan)
Buy from Clean ($$)
Price per 50mL bottle: $75
The brand Clean (or Clean Beauty Collective) has been a pioneer in safe and eco-conscious products since 2003. Their ingredients are not only vetted to be healthy for consumers, but also responsibly-sourced and sustainable. They provide a fully-transparent ingredient list, unlike many of the mainstream alternatives, plus their ingredients are vegan across their entire collection.
16. Henry Rose
Buy from Sephora ($$-$$$)
Price per 50mL bottle: $120
Founded by Michelle Pfeiffer with the principle that we shouldn't have to sacrifice quality for safety, Henry Rose really focuses on ethics. For example, they don't source materials from endangered or threatened plants or ecosystems. Their scents are amazing, and you can find them at Sephora.
17. Abbott NYC
Buy from Abbott NYC ($$)
Price per 50mL bottle: $88
Apart from being kinder to the animals and healthier for people, Abbott also heavily focuses on giving back. A portion of every full-size bottle is donated to a local cause that supports the environment, like Sheep Mountain Alliance and Sequoia Parks Convervancy. Their fragrances are amazing, especially for those looking for woodsy, earthy, or airy scents.
18. Stella McCartney
Stella McCartney herself being an animal lover, her line of fragrances is also 100% cruelty-free. It can be challenging to find designer perfumes that are not tested on animals, since the vast majority are available in China. Although her fragrances are being discontinued, you can still find them in some stores.
19. Lolita Lempicka
Buy from Macy's ($$-$$$)
Price per 30mL bottle: $71
Starting with their legendary debut fragrance Le Parfum, Lolita Lempicka currently has many scents to choose from. Not only is their packaging whimsical, but they actually focus on sustainability and conscious practices across their entire company. They're also 100% vegan in addition to being cruelty-free.
20. My Daughter Fragrances
Buy from My Daughter Fragrances ($$)
Price per 50mL bottle: $76
A small and lovely company creating perfume without harmful ingredients such as phtalates or parabens. Their perfumes are made in France and retail for $85 each. You can shop at MyDaughterFragrance.com.
21. Honoré des Prés
Buy from Honore des Pres ($$)
Price per 50mL bottle: $98
You can also go the natural way with a brand like Honore des Pres, who create beautiful high-end perfumes using 100% natural ingredients. Absolutely no synthetic ingredients, and a full-size bottle retails for under $100.
22. Wit & West
Buy from Wit & West ($$)
Price per 50mL bottle: $90
Wit & West is a small-batch botanical perfume company based and made in the USA. We love Wit & West because they're cruelty-free, 100% vegan, and made from conscious and natural ingredients with no phthalates. Their brand philosophy is to create unique scents, so you don't smell like everyone else.
23. Auphorie (100% vegan)
Buy from Auphorie ($$$)
Price per 15mL bottle: $208
Auphorie is a Maison de Parfum dedicated entirely to highly original luxury handcrafted perfumes and scent solutions, made in small batches using an eclectic selection of the finest natural extracts and innovative raw ingredients." They're 100% vegan.
24. Tsi~La (organic)
Buy from Tsi-La ($$$)
Price per 15mL bottle: $145
They're completely organic and natural, but also 100% vegan. A full-size perfume bottle starts at $145, and you can buy them from TsiLaOrganics.com.
25. Ecco Bella (organic)
Buy from Ecco Bella ($$)
Price per 30mL bottle: $50
Ecco Bella is a green beauty brand that makes everything from skincare to makeup. They also offer a collection of organic Eau de Parfums free from synthetics, that use only essential oils. A bottle retails for $50 from EccoBella.com.
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Brands in the grey area either didn't provide enough information regarding their animal testing policy, were unresponsive after several attempts to contact them, or use loopholes to sell in markets that require animal testing. A brand in the grey area does not necessarily test on animals. They could be cruelty-free, however they chose not to disclose any information with us.
How We Choose Brands
We choose the brands we look into based on popularity and global availability. This means that we list the brands that are the most requested. No matter where you live in the world, you'll spot brands that you're able to find in stores in your area.
Our goal is to make it easy for you to find cruelty-free brands no matter where you live, and know which ones to avoid as well.
The brands included in this list either specialize in fragrance, or their product line includes at least one popular fragrance. We've included budget-friendly options such as Pacifica, as well as niche fragrances like Maison Louis Marie.
At the end of the post, I go over the best cruelty-free perfume brands and where you can purchase them.
Why are so many perfume brands not cruelty-free?
As you can see, the vast majority of designer brands are not cruelty-free, the major reason being that they're widely available where animal testing in required by law.
One more thing I gathered is that a lot of these designer fragrances are licensing deals. And as you might have guessed, the licensers are industry giants that test on animals.
For instance, Procter & Gamble has a lot of fragrance licensing deals which include Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana, Escada, Hugo Boss, Escada, Lacoste, and more. Coty is another big one and owns Balenciaga, Chloe, Marc Jacobs Fragrances, Vera Wang, and Guess among many others.
Niche fragrances that are not cruelty-free include: Acqua Di Parma, Atelier Cologne, Cire Trudon, Jo Malone, and Odin.
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3. Companies With No Response
I've also contacted the following companies, but haven't heard back from them. This doesn't mean that these companies test on animals. However, it's often a red flag when a company refuses to share their animal testing policy.
- L'Artisan Parfumeur
- TOCCA
- Juliette has a Gun
- Carven
- Frederic Malle
- Histoire de Parfums
- Serge Lutens
- Amouage
I'll be adding companies here as I contact them. When I do hear back, I'll be moving those companies to the appropriate section.
4. Companies With Unclear Policies
There are some companies that refuse to give us their full animal testing policies, or remain vague about some aspects. I couldn't trust these brands as being fully cruelty-free, so here they are, along with the explanation.
1. Elizabeth And James
The Olsen twins own this brand. They make a fragrance called Nirvana, which is a best-seller at Sephora.
According to PETA's Caring Consumer list, Elizabeth and James Fragrances are cruelty-free. But when I reached out to the brand, they couldn't answer a single question about their animal testing policy. This is the only answer they gave me:
The Elizabeth and James Nirvana products are not tested on animals.
Elizabeth and James are licensed to a company called Butterfly Beauty LLC. I reached out to them but received no response.
2. TokyoMilk
TokyioMilk is a company I've tried to contact multiple times but never heard back from. Years ago, they were in the process of acquiring Leaping Bunny certification, but they stopped the process and never followed through. This to me raises a red flag.
I hope this post is helpful to all the perfume lovers out there! I'll be updating this list as I hear back from companies, so keep an eye out for that as well.
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Does anyone know if Parfumes de Marly is cruelty free? I cant fint info anywhere, which tends to be a bad thing i guess…
I thank you again for all your work and I rely on your research almost daily.
What about Commodity? Commodity is back, their fragrances are delightful and I am pretty sure they are cruelty free. A couple more names for research are Jo Loves, owner Jo Malone and Jones Road, owner Bobbi Brown. I believe both of these are cruelty free.
Hello. Halloween perfume is cruelty free? I can’t fins it anywhere
Can you please check out the perfume company called “good habit“? I can’t find anything on them, but I love their perfumes. If they are not cruelty, free, they’re going in the garbage. Thank you so much. I am so sorry to keep bothering you!
Thank you so much for the effort you put in this article. Its absurd that so many people still purchase perfumes that come from animal cruelty.
Do you know if these perfume brands are cruelty free (& vegan)?
– Maison Francis kurkdjian
– Imaginary authors
– Memo Paris
Thank you in advance x
Hi! What about Zadig & Voltaire?
Thank you!
Thank you for the hard work. I’m amazed about you being one of the few to check the facts and the parent companies to have a 100% vegan product !
Thanks for the research and promote public awareness on cruelty-free products. Zero tolerance on animal testing.
Any word back from Tocca or Clean yet?
I understand that Shay and Blue, London, who make perfume are 100% vegan and 100% cruelty free.
Thank you fir all of your hard work! This is very helpful – lifesaving in fact.
Is Zara perfume animal cruelty free?
Thank you for all your efforts to find out about which products involve animal testing. I will most likely stick to buying from The Body Shop. Not always cheap, but we’ll worth it – and ethical, which means so much to so many of us.
I’d like to add here that in the 80’s I attended an art college situated just across a playing field from Northwick Park Clinical Research Centre. They had caged live dogs outside which I could hear crying so loudly. This inspired me to join the British Union for the Abolition of Vivisection, and I put leaflets through people’s letter boxes in the hope of raising awareness of this barbaric practice.
It is a known fact that animals react differently when tested , to humans, which makes it even more sickening.
I do hope the companies you have tried to gain specific information from regarding this do provide you with the details you need.
Thanks again, and God bless
Thank you for this post. I could swear that last time I purchased a Juliette Has a Gun perfume a few years ago they had a very clear CF statement but I can’t find it anywhere on their website anymore. Nevermind, there are so many lovely niche CF perfume houses to try!
Hi im trying to find out if Perles de lalique perfumes are cruelty free, can you tell me .thanks mel.
Hello, what does the asterisk next to Molton Brown mean? Thanks 🙂
Hello The asterisk indicates Molton Brown are CF, however their parent company Kao is not. Like Le Labo are CF but their parent company Estee Lauder are not
Have you hear of Good Chemistry? Do they test on animals? All online searches say they are vegan and cruelty free.
Thank you for this list. I have been wearing Arquiste fragrances for a few years now and I am delighted, although not surprised, to learn they are cruelty-free. It fits with the integrity, intelligence, history and heart they put in each creation. So I will continue to be a follower of their stories.
I am sad to see that so many of the brands I have worn and loved over the years do not make the cut. Let’s hope there is a way forward. As consumers we need to be an active part of the effort.
I thought Lolita Lempicka was cruelty free. They’re One Voice certified.
Have you tried Juliette Has a Gun? It’s a cruelty free perfume band, pricey but their scents are quite authentic.
How come Marc Jacobs is on the list of “Fragrances Tested On Animals”, when they’re a cruelty free brand?
Are the, or are they not cruelty free?
Best regards
Sara 🙂
Marc Jacobs Beauty and Marc Jacobs Fragrances are two different brands!
Searched whole web but didn’t found content like this .
Keep doing
Parfums de Marly have stated on their website that they don’t conduct animal testing, no animal by-products are used in their perfumes and they aren’t currently available in China.
When will you be updating this list?
The list was updated in 2020 and I will be adding more brands soon. 🙂
Add Floral Street to the list. They’re vegan and available at Sephora.
Yes! Amazing brand
I have heared that etat libre d’orange is also cruelty free (love their “remarkable people ” scent)
Hey, I stumbled across your articles by accident. Although, I must admit, this website and the articles it contains has to be the most extensively researched and well-presented ones I’ve ever seen (speaking about cruelty-free products especially).
As a passionate animal-lover and vegetarian, I just wanted to say that the work being done here is incredible and I wish more people would understand the importance of even the slightest contribution to eradicating such a ridiculous procedure for the 21st century as animal testing.
You have my utmost appreciation and gratitude.
Hi, I wondering if this info was updated, I read some months ago an article that indicate Lolita Lempicka is a brand certified by One Voice Animal like vegan and cruelty free and doesn’t sell to China anymore.
Thanks 🙂
Thank you so much! ????
Hi, my mother has purchased a perfume sample from Scent bird and the fragrance is Nanette Lepore Beautiful times. I was wondering if it’s cruelty free
Could you please check in Miss Kay? They seam like a really nice perfume company and I would love to know about them!
Is Aquolina (pink sugar) cf? Their company website was in Italian, and they never responded.
Is ghost cruelty free?
Is bottega veneta perfume cruelty free? Thx
Hello,
I am an ethical vegan and I’m wondering if buying a Juicy Couture sportswear track suit for my girlfriend would contradict ethical vegan values in your opinion?
Thanks a lot,
Paul
Hi,
Do you have any info about Vilhelm’s Parfumerie cruelty free status?
Is inis cruelty free? I believe they are based in Ireland.
The Body Shop carries fragrance now, I was informed by a sales person their entire line is cruelty-free! Should it be added to the list?
Can anyone tell me if Passion by Elizabeth Taylor is cruelty free? I know white diamonds is produced by Elizabeth Arden but can’t find any information regarding Passion.. Thanks
Can anyone tell me is Vince camuto vegan or cruelty free?
Hiho, I stumbled upon this page trying to find out anything about Desire Fragrances whose name I’ve seen on Disney-license scents such as Frozen, Minnie Mouse and Iron Man. Do they belong to any of the names you listed?
Regards!
Petra
what about Moschino, stone,liz clairborne, Jesús del pozo?
does anyone know if Tous,your moments is cruelty free
Is Miller Harris cruelty free?
For those looking for a wonderful scent that I feel lasts awhile and is also CF– I highly recommend Cocoa Woods by NEST. Enjoy!
This is so helpful. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you very very helpful!!
Can anyone find out if Johan B fragrance are cruelty free?… I couldn’t find much of anything on them. We know about the big companies that are not cruelty free but what about the smaller companies.
I know it’s a while since you commented but always thought they were owned by Geparlys, who are cruelty free x
I feel awful! Everything I wear makeup and fragrance wise is tested on animals. I thought if the site claims they don’t test on animals then they don’t, I had no idea about the Chinese market animal testing! I have been wearing Marc Jacobs Daisy for years and Maybelline BB cream for the past few months since it has acne treatment in it. This is crazy! Thank you so much for writing about this.
Thank you!! I have no HAD many on the band’s that test on animals. They will be in the trash tonight. I will be doing my research to see which ones i love.
Thank you again!!
Asking about skylar brand
Im checking to see if skylar brand is vegan
I’m curious as to whether you’ve considered the process of obtaining ingredients like musk, from Civets, or other live animals,in your “cruelty free” list. There are other forms of cruelty being perpetrated on animals by the beauty industry, besides testing.
What about Pinrose perfume?
Hello! Lolita Lempicka are cruelty free and vegan according to their website (https://www.lolitalempicka.com/PBCPPlayer.asp?ID=2014371). They do not sell in China and have a certification by One Voice (a French animal defense association; more info here https://one-voice.fr/en/our-fights/animal-experimentation/take-action.html)
Thank you ?
I LOVE having this list to refer to.. thank you!!! I am looking for cruelty free mens colognes but they have to be in stores so i can smell them first. Any advice on places to check out?
Hi I´m interested in knowing the brands (apart from vegans) that don´t use animal-base ingredients such as musk, ambergris, etc. Is there a way to distinguish between lab created/synthetic and the ones that promote animal suffering? 🙁
Is Federico mahora on the list?
Hey guys! So I smelled flowerbomb by Viktor&Rolf and fell in love with the smell. Unfortunately, they’re not cruelty free so I won’t buy it but I would love to know if any of you know what other perfume out there comes close to it (that is cruelty free)? Thank you!
Thank you for your help! It’s hard to find mainstream products in the fragrance world that don’t break the bank but it’s good to see this list.
E x
Is Extracted perfumes and colognes tested on animals?! If they are, >:(( I love the bergamot, jasmine, musk and vanilla one soooooooooooooooooooo much!!! (it smells like LEMMONS!)
Thanks for these informations
Do you know if Rituals is cruelty free ?
Hi. I can’t see Thierry Mugler on your list. Could you let me know which category this fit into please?
Can you te me about Ghost Frangrances and if they are cruelty free?
so nice article, but i can,t belive this . what a great article for perfumes. thanks for sheare a great article. please replay my comment. mem.
Well done!!! Here in Brazil is hard to find the most part of those brands, but this list works like a north to put pressure on several online cosmetic shops we have to bring it for us. There are other very good brands cruelty free that sells here and not in China: o boticário (Brazil), orgânica (Brazil), korres (Greece), Ana pegova (France), natura (Brazil) that bought the body shop.
Can you find out if the Ariana Grande perfumes are tested on animals (and possibly vegan)?
Is Byredo cruelty free?
I would suggest adding the Yorkshire Soap Company as their perfumes are cruelty free.
Is express cologne (the fashion store at malls) cruelty free? I’ve used express honor (Cologne) in the past and was wondering if their colognes are cruelty free since it’s not specific online
And why is everything vegan so expensive?????
My god when will the world see sense??! I just want to smell nice. I’ve tried so many vegan friendly mens scents but they just don’t smell nice enough.
Hi. Do you know it Stella McCartney fragrance is 100% cruelty free as cant see on either of the lists?
Thanks
JoJo
Any ideas about Jean-Paul Gaultier?
https://www.bronnley.co.uk/other-info-animal-testing-environmental/
See above Bronley England don’t animal test, and their perfumes smell amazing
Can you please tell me if Thierry Mugler Angel perfume is cruelty free and if they sell their product in China? I have tried to google this info and I am still somewhat confused. I want to know before I make a purchase. Thank you in advance for your help!
Hi Suzi,
I am currently trying to find a new cruelty free vegan fragrance. I am based in London UK so obviously need stockists in the area so I can go and have a sniff… Any recommendations? Do you know someone who specialises in gathering information on cruelty free brands in the UK?
Many thanks
Giulia
Thank you Suzana Rose… take care & best wishes…
This post (and your whole website is amazing). I recently started buying all of my shampoo/conditioner/soaps/fragrances from Lush in hopes to use less packaging in those items. Subsequently, I realized the rampant animal testing in a lot of brands I used to purchase. To me that testing seems so unnecessary in so many circumstances. When you’re buying products from organic sources, the need for animal testing is eliminated. Thus, we’re saving the environment and the bunnies.
Anyways, my friend signed up for a perfume subscription service and we spent the whole day at work going through your blog and cross referencing perfume companies to make sure the next 7 months of her subscription was cruelty-free.
Thank you!
Thank you! <3 The cruelty-free perfume subscription box sounds amazing, do they have a website?
NEST is cruelty free and vegan according to the customer service representative I spoke to.
I always wanted a Juicy couture perfume and now I’m very disappointed that they aren’t cruelty free
I just received the following email from Demeter:
Hello Jenseen,
Thank you for taking the time to contact us. Here at Demeter we pride ourselves on not only producing fragrances that make you smile, but also that we’ve ALWAYS been cruelty free.
As far as our affiliation with China, we’ve never been asked to do ANY animal testing and if were to be asked, we never would. Feel rest assured that the entire Demeter team loves our animals just as much; whether there in the U.S. or around the world.
We appreciate your support and welcome any questions or comments.
Regards,
Debra Janke
Demeter FL Inc.
Do you know if the Police brand of perfume is cruelty free?
Hi please can you verify that Ted Baker fragrances are cruelty free as they have said they are 100% cruelty free and vegan, thank you.
Yvonne.
Thank you for this post, love your website!
Are Gianfranco Ferre perfumes cruelty-free?
Thank you for this post!
Are Gianfranco Ferre perfumes cruelty-free? Ferre Rose is one of my favourites but did not purchase it anymore as I could not find anything of whether it is tested on animals.
Just to make everyone aware, M&S fragrances all display the leaping bunny logo, denoting no animal testing..l.in recent years their range has grown from a freeway EDT’s to some really beautiful EDP…gorgeous smells and very reasonably priced. Guilt free at its best ?, good job Marks and Sparks ❤️
Kat Von D have recently brought out 2 perfumes which are cruelty free ?
Theirry Mugler claims to manufacture their perfumes (Alien and Angel) cruelty free but I don’t see them on your list. I LOVE Alien but would stop using it if they do in fact animal test. And Thank You SO much for your diligent and hard work researching. You are an angel for the voiceless. =^..^=
For those asking about CLEAN fragrances, I wrote them and received the following reply.
Thank you for contacting CLEAN! While we do not claim to be vegan, as part of the CLEAN credo our products are non-animal derived and we do not test on animals.
In addition, we do not sell our products in markets that require animal testing.
Thank you so much for this information. I’ve been searching for CF cologne for over a year. I’ve purchased Ellis Brooklyn and Pinrose with the hope that these two brands are truly CF. Yesterday I shopped at Sephora and could not resist the Clean Cologne sampler package. And I do like every one of these fragrances.
Hey Carol, you are very welcome, was thrilled when I got that reply, hope they remain CF! Their entire line is really nice, I especially like their Sueded Oud,it’s a creamier oud and nice rounded scent. I may have to go back and purchase more, the sampler package sounds like a great idea. By the way, Commodity also at Sephora has some incredible scents, have you tried them? Just purchased the new scent Nectar (LOVE for the summer), Vetiver and Orris all in travel sizes. Also got Sun Saint by Pinrose for my summer basic everyday summer scent, I just love it.
Ambre Blends does not test on animals either.
does anybody here know if Dsquared2 is cruelty-free? I mean nobody is a fan of the Wood series(which hardly could be replaced)?
As I live in a russian city of Samara, it’s really hard to get to cruelty free fragrances and perfumes. There used to be Lush stores, but now they are all closed, so it’s really unfair and kind of ridiculous – unless you live in Moscow, St.Petersburg or else large russian city, you can’t get to smell and try the perfumes yourself. Same goes for many online stores, that just don’t ship perfumes to Russia. Recently I started to go cruelty free on my make up and skin care first, but when I got to my perfume collection I was almost deadly disappointed – I’ve bought YSL Opium Black and Prada Candy almost two years ago, and now it turns out that both brands test on animals. What a shame, really. And then I stumbled on Eden Perfumes, which would be the best option, but they don’t ship to Russia. Guys, i’m stuck. I would really appreciate if someone can point out to a possible way of getting cruety free perfumes. Love, Alice
Zoologist Perfumes. They say they are cruelty-free as far as the making of fragrance goes, but as a small niche brand I wasn’t sure if they were selling to China? Anyone know?
Rituals do a cruetly free perfume range
Rituals also do cruelty free fragrance
Hi, would you be able to tell me if Hollister is cruelty free? I’m on the understanding that Abercrombie & Fitch are & they own Hollister… but can’t find definitive answers. ???
What about Body Fantasies??
What about Body Fantasies?
Hi I just wanted to know if you know if Zara’s perfumes are cruelty free by anymy chance?
Just wanted to say a huge thank you for this article (read- Major Project). As a perfume lover and vegan I appreciate it so much and return to it frequently. I can’t imagine the amount of work you have been putting into it. Big love to you. For the animals <3
I’m starting to transition to cruelty free products. The only perfume I wear is Ralph Lauren Romance. Can anyone make any recommendations on something similar that is cruelty free please?
What about coty? I’m curious bc I’ll stop buying my favorite perfume f it’s not cruelty free.
I do appreciate so much the research that has to be done regarding this list of cruelty-free colognes. Is Ellis Brooklyn truly cruelty-free? I plan to purchase the rose fragrance but am waiting to learn this company’s CF status. Is Pinrose cruelty-free? Sephora does stock Pinrose as well as Ellis Brooklyn. Lavanila is no longer stocked in the Sephora shops – at least not in my area. I don’t trust Tocca fragrances. But I would like to read a knowledgable response regarding Tocca’s CF fragrances.
Pinrose is in fact CF and vegan, enjoy! If you’re at Sephora try out Commodity as well, lovely, unique and sophisticated scents as well.
Hi! I reached out to Tory Burch and they stated they are cruelty free and I beleive they are also Vegan. It’s a beautiful smelling perfume and you can go smell test at Macys, which is convenient. I was using it before I switched to cruelty free products (it was something I had not thought about before, guess I assunmed companies didn’t). I was so happy to hear they are cruelty free. I wish Ralph Lauren was cruelty free. I absolutely love their Midnight Romance fragrance 🙁
Thank you so much xx
Has anyone found out about Thierry Mugler perfumes? I’ve seen the question asked here many times, but no answer.
Thanks
Lolita lempicka is now cruelty free and has stop selling to china earlier this year according to peta france.
Hi, i must applaud you on this very well researched article. However why the asterisk on ‘the body shop’ and ‘molton brown’ in the list of cruelty free products?
Thank you! They’re owned by a company that tests on animals, although they’re cruelty-free themselves. I have to point out that The Body Shop was recently acquired by Natura, and Natura’s status is still unknown.
Thanks Suzi! Do you have any info on Hermes?
Hi Suzy, what about Carolina Herrera fragances?? Are they cruelty free? thanks!
I just found Commodity and it is delicious! I came here to double check it’s no animal testing claim and I’m thrilled to see they don’t test on animals, woot! Their “Rain” perfume is heavenly!
Hi Ceci, I feel the same way, their scents are very unique. Just bought Nectar for the summer and love it ? time for another trip to revisit Rain ?
I reached out to Swedish niche house Agonist Parfums, and they replied that they do not test on animals. Here’s a screenshot of our Facebook Messenger exchange: https://imgur.com/a/QHVHC
Thank you for all your brilliant efforts and the work you do on behalf of animals (and us humans!). I have 2 comments:
Penhaligon’s – I used to wear several of their perfumes, but stopped doing so over 10 years ago, when I discovered that they were using animal ingredients that involved surgical removal – obviously with some animals dying. They sourced some ingredients that were at the extreme end of animal cruelty.
I am surprised – and delighted – to hear that they have done a complete U turn – perhaps influenced by changes in legislation with regard to ingredients – and have moved forward on eradicating every aspect of animal cruelty. Hats off and a bow to them for doing this.
“Antonia’s Flowers” perfume company – do you have any information on her perfumes, please?
Again, thank you for all that you do x
is Nicki Minaj,Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Katy Perry, Beyonce,and One Direction perfumes cruelty free?
any news about Stella McCartney?
Still not talking about if they do ship to china. Stella uses silk and wool in her designs so wouldn’t suprise me if she tests. Just found an article on South china morning post and it says she has stores in bejing china what sell her products including perfumes..she cares about animals yeah right..She has perfume produced by an animal testing brand and has a partnership with her other products owned by some french group what own gucci and other not so cruelty free brands.
You can now buy Auphorie in EU , please visit http://www.zapach-orientu.pl. Full range of Auphorie is there.
I’d like to add that Kat Von D Beauty recently released perfume and that could be added to the list!
Any knowledge on Pinrose sold at sephora? I read they are vegan though their website just states they are cruelty free.
Fortunately they are CF AND vegan ?
Aphorie is not vegan! They use “castoreum” which comes from beavers!
Do you have any information on Maison Margiela’s Replica? They are a relatively new line sold at Sephora. I would really appreciate info on them.
I work selling fragrances and have spent some time contacting companies, I have confirmed these are vegan: Babe Power, Michael Buble, Ariana Grande, Delta Goodrem and Gina Liano.
Does anyone know if Puig fragances (Paco Rabanne, Carolina Herrera, Jean Paul Gaultier, etc.) are cruelty-free?
Sold to china
Any news on Tocca? I got a response from their Facebook page that they are cruelty free. I also use an app called cruelty cutter that allows you to scan Barcodes for cruelty free status and that program says that it is.
Can you confirm Jo Loves as cruelty free?
Jo Loves is a new brand of Jo Malone & unfortunately NOT cruelty-free.
What about Bond no. 9?
I would like to point out as to your information regarding Stella McCartneys brand. A year or two ago I came across a really lovely shirt but her company, available I think on Net-a-porter, when I read the description it was labelled as a 100% silk shirt. I attempted on more than one occasion to contact Stella McCartneys company direct to inquire as to how a vegan company could produce a silk shirt and never received a response from her team.
She uses silk and wool in most designs, her perfume is tested on animals sold in her china stores and her fashion is partnership with animal cruelty brand. She just doesn’t use leather and fur but I’m sick of her getting praised all the time by even peta etc when she’s not even a proper cruelty free vegan brand and she’s on a vegetarian ‘diet’ not vegan :/
Have you looked into Jesus Del Pozo’s perfumes? I’ve been eyeballing his Halloween scent but can’t seem to find any info as far as animal testing.
Hey Suzi, What about Kat Von D’s newest fragrances, Sinner and Saint? She’s vegan, are these perfume’s cruelty-free? thank you.
Yes!! They are cruelty-free and vegan!!
Hi Suze,
Thanks so much for your incredible site and all the work you do!
Phlur states on their site that they’re cruelty-free and Leaping Bunny certified, and their scents are amazing! This is from their FAQ:
ARE YOUR PRODUCTS CRUELTY FREE?
Of course. Our formulations are never tested on animals, and we don’t use animal products, period. We’ve been certified as cruelty free by Leaping Bunny, the world’s leading authority on cruelty free products. In fact, our materials are never sourced from threatened or endangered plant species or ecosystems. And we rely on harvesting communities that receive fair wages and treatment. See Our Story for more.
I don’t know why Demeter is on the bad list. Their FAQ section states that the finished fragrances and the ingredients are never at any point tested on animals…. Also Marc Jacobs claims to be cruelty free…
Thank you for such an informative post and for the effort you put into the site. Apologies if it has already been mentioned, but I’m under the impression that mugler fragrances(alien,angel,etc) are cruelty free. I could be mistaken though.
I would like to know products from Hermès International S.A..
They are the same company what produces the real animal skins bag? So probably sold in china most big brands are sold to china and nearly all celebrity perfumes are produced by animal testing brands even one’s who are suppose to be vegan.
Thank you for this list! Have you ever tried to contact Maison Louis Marie about their fragrances? Once I became vegan I tried reaching out to see if I could continue to support their product…the smells are so amazing! I never received a response. Not sure if you have any helpful hints on reaching out that would possibly get a response, or if you have tried asking them yourself.
This is amazing! Thank you so much! I think the more difficult side of becoming vegan is still trying to maintain a luxury style since a majority of luxury brands are tested on animals. This is so helpful! Thanks for putting in the work❤️
Awesome thanks so much Amanda! So glad it was helpful! 🙂
Any idea if Soma perfumes are cruelty free?
Love your site, such a great resource when starting out. Do you know if Karen Walker perfumes are ok? What about Zadig & Voltaire? I am based in New Zealand and are trying to work out if supermarket brands like Health Basic, Ecostore and Only Good are all ok? Have you come across any of these? Thanks heaps for your help
I love this site so much! I am really working hard on buying cruelty free. I love that you have referenced Eden perfumes. I am from Brighton but live in Seattle. Whoo hoo! I am old enough to remember the original Body Shop, well before L’Oréal got involved. Thanks to you all I am working on trying to use products that are independent of the big multinational parent companies. Thank you all!
Is Abercrombie&Fitch cruelty free?
I wear a fragrance from Banana Republic and I can not find any information about their policy. Do you happen to know if their perfumes are tested on animals? I know Gap Inc. has extensive policies and I have gone through them, yet none seem to mention fragrances. Could you please help? I love my perfume and Gap Inc. I would love to continue to wear it now that I am switching to cruelty free products, but I can not find answers. Thank you in advance!
What about Kat Von D cosmetics and perfumes? She claims to be Vegan.
Yes cruelty free
Any update on juliette has a gun?
I’m glad I came across this list! Do you know the animal testing status for Armani and/or Vince Camuto fragrances? I really like a perfume by each of those brands but I’m not sure if I want to buy the bottles since I don’t know about their animal testing status.
Hello, Thank you so much for putting this list together. How about Mary Kay? I can’t find anything on their website.
The makeup brand is so no doubt the perfume is animal tested.
Two other brands that have fragrances and DO NOT test on animals are Elizabeth Grant (Canadian) and Prai (Leaping Bunny award)……..Both are sold on The Shopping Chanel…..Eve Pearl (cosmetics)and YBF (Your Best Friend) cosmetics are also sold on TSC and are cruelty free.
Does anyone know if Philisophy is cruelty free? Thanks!
Sold to china
Does anyone know if Ariana Grande’s perfumes are cruelty free? I know she’s supposed to be Vegan herself so I would think anything she makes would be, but I can’t find anything concrete on it.
Yep, I contacted the company and they are all vegan!
They are produced by animal testing brand I think coty? Arianna also has mac lipstick products what are sold to china. Can’t seem to find if perfume is sold in china they won’t say but neither is peta sure. So, since she has lipsticks by Mac it wouldn’t suprise me if not cruelty free.
Hello, love your blog and information! Can you help me with brand Rouge bunny rouge? They have a very nice parfume. And I would like to share cruelity free brand from my country (Czech republic) Manufaktura.
Lulu
Does Victory Secret perfumes test on animals? I have tons of bottles…
Victoria secret beauty line is sold in china, sadly. So, yes not cruelty free.
I went into search to see if Tocca was cruelty free and a few sources said they were. I’ve just bought a sample kit and I enjoy them, but you guys are my primary source to whom I give my utmost respect during my transition into cruelty free beauty and wellness. So if that means I’ll have to find a new signature scent so be it. I wasn’t sure if I was correct is all.
Does anyone know of a cruelty-free alternative for Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue? It’s my favorite perfume and I love the scent, but I’m committed to transition over to cruelty-free brands. Any suggestions?
Hi, if you’re in uk try Eden Perfumes as they make Perfumes close to ” originals “. Hope this helps! Kind regards, Karen x
In NEST’s FAQ, it states: “NEST Fragrances does not test its products or ingredients on animals.” I did extensive research before buying their fragrance from Sephora. I am in LOVE with their Indigo scent!
What about Bond No. 9 perfumes? They are a very luxurious brand but I cannot find anything as far as animal-testing goes. HELP!
Hi there, great post!
Both Illamasqua and Charlotte Tilbury make fragrances now, so I thought you might like to add them to the list.. keep it up 🙂
Hi Suzi, I really love your website, found out a lot thanks to it! Have you heard of the brand Eden Perfumes? They are based in Brighton but deliver worldwide. They match most big perfumes but are 100% Vegan and cruelty free!I have two of them and I’m very pleased with them, one being the match for Black Opium and the other one Coco Mademoiselle. Great and guilt free! X
I know TOCCA hasn’t replied, but they do say they are cruelty free according to their website. I know its still shady of them to not answer your inquiry, but figured I’d add that.
Thank you for this, so so much!
I was under the impression ~ and I sure hope I was given the right information ~ that Bond no 9, Chantecaille, and Trish McEvoy are all cruelty-free (finished product, not sold in China…not sure about suppliers). Do you know?
Thanks so much, again!
~leslie
Hi, in the post about Stella McCartney you say that everything from this brand is vegan. But she uses wool, often unfortunately. But her faux leather products are really great.
I love your lists and updates! Thank you for all you do!!!
I do not see Thymes bath products and fragrance on your list . Do you know if they are cruelty free?
Is Britney Spears perfume cruelty free?
They are produced by Elizabeth Arden, not cruelty free.
do you know anything about the niche perfumeur miller et bertaux? thank you!
I have been hearing conflicting things about Victoria’s Secret fragrances. Some people I know in China are saying they have a shop in Shanghai these days, however I am never able to get an answer whether they are selling their fragances there… do you have any news on that?
We’re not familiar with the cruelty-free status of Victoria’s Secret right now, but I definitely suggest reaching out to them to get to the bottom of this! Make sure to ask them about their finished products, ingredients, suppliers, as well as third party testing. Another thing to consider is whether or not they sell in mainland China, where animal testing is mandatory by law. Hope this helps!
I have just looked on so?… fragrances website and found that they are completely cruelty free too, so would be good to add that to this post, as it is a well known brand in England for fragrances and perfumes:)
Hi Juli! We’re not familiar with their cruelty-free status right now, but I would definitely recommend reaching out to them! Make sure to ask them about their finished products, ingredients, suppliers, as well as third party testing. Another thing to consider is whether or not they sell in mainland China, where animal testing is mandatory by law.
why do “the body shop” and “molton brown” have an asterisk?
The asterisk indicates a cruelty-free company which is owned by a parent company that is not cruelty-free.
This is a great post that touches all my concerns.
Could you please try and check about Fragonard Parfumeur? I’d really like to know their status…
Thank you!
Still no word back from NEST? All signs point to they are cruelty free. I can’t see that they ship to china from their website. ONLY the US at this time. They have said they do not test on animals. I just HATE that they don’t respond to our inquires. Midnight fleur is my scent! but I won’t re-purchase if they are not cruelty free.
Sigh, 🙁
This is a great post. Thanks! Did you hear back from Stella McCartney yet?
Not cruelty free, sells in china.
The cruelty-free brands on your list are almost impossible to find in stores here in UK. Except for The Body Shop, Lush and Molton Brown I’ve never seen the brands on your list around here. And to buy them online without knowing/trying them is risky. :'(
I’m looking for a perfume for my wedding and it’s really hard to find something that’s cruelty-free and also smells nice. I was thinking maybe Jo Malone, I really liked one of their fragrances, but I couldn’t find anything conclusive about it being cruelty free or not so I didn’t buy it. 🙁
Now I’m thinking of trying Molton Brown…
Does anyone know where I could find a fragrance shop in UK that sells cruelty-free products?
Hi, might be too late for you with this answer but…. I’ve just ordered from a company in uk ( I live in uk!) called Eden Perfumes. I can’t report back on them yet as not received yet. Might be worth a look? Kind regards Karen
Thank you so much for this very informative list of CF fragrances. I have two fragrances that I hope you can add to your list. Of course, I hope that these fragrances are honestly CF since they are my newest additions to my CF stash: Caswell-Massey’s Elixir of Love and Verbana. Caswell-Massey’s online price is reasonable, and shipping is fast! Elixir of Love could easily become my new favorite Eau de Toilette. Verbena is a refreshing, green/outdoorsy fragrance.
Love this! But I’m confused about Demeter… Their website says “3) Does Demeter test on animals?
We do not test on animals, and our suppliers do not test on animals”
Are they omitting something that indicates that they do indeed test on animals?
Thank you!
Hi, can you recommend a good alternative to Jo Malone’s Grapefruit as I love that but if there is a cruelty free alternative, I would love to give it a try. Also, do you know if Banana Republic’s perfumes are cruelty free as I use their Classic scent all the time.
What about Victoria Secrets body sprays and perfumes? I am trying to find a cruety free perfume, do you know about VS? Please let me know!!
Sold in china.
The sister brands of Tokyo Milk does not test on animals.
https://www.loveandtoast.com/ https://www.thecottagegreenhouse.com/
What about Pinrose? They’re fairly new and state that they’re Cruelty free…have you tried reaching out to them?
Pinrose is cruelty-free! They replied and answered the questions.
Does Sol de Janerio test on animals?
Does anyone know about education hardy perfume? I recently went cruelty free and can’t find any information on their status so I’m assuming they’re not and haven’t bought any since but a solid answer would be great or even if anyone knows of any dupes.
Hi all, does anyone know if the Rihanna perfumes are cruelty free?
thanks 🙂
Yes!I google it and peta cane up saying it’s cruelty free also her makeup is cruelty free.
An answer to a lot of the designer and celebrity perfumes: they are most likely made by Proctor and Gamble or Coty. Sometimes it’s actually on the packaging…I’ve even seen a few magazine ads that said something like, “Singer’s Name, a Fragrance by Coty.” You can probably find out by googling something like “what company makes X perfume?” if you can’t find any clues on the box or bottle.
Awhile back I contacted kilian to see if they used animal ingredients or tested on animals & they replied no to all. Not sure if they started selling in china though.
Unfortunately, By Kilian was purchased by Este Lauder last year(((
Thank you for all your research! It helps so much!
Btw, I don’t know if you already knew this (and I know that it’s not related to Cruelty-Free discussion) but i wanted to point out that LUSH does NOT actually recycle their plastic pots like they claim that they do.
There have been a lot of discussion out of saddened LUSH former employees about that online, some even claimed that their managers would throw the pots in whatever garbage receptacle they could, not even caring to toss them in an actual recycle bin…
Anyway, Awesome work! :3
Anyone know about Replica? They don’t even seem to have their own website so I’m not sure how to find out.
Loewe Perfumes.. they say they dont test ??? can you let us know please
Thanks, I just contacted them!
Would Sonia Kashuk perfumes count?
Yes, I didn’t know they make perfume!
What about Trussardi, Salvador Dali and Betty Barclay?
I emailed Clean a few days ago and got this response:
Hello Shelby,
Thank you for contacting Clean!
We do not use ingredients that are derived from animals, and also do not test on animals. We also do not have distribution or production partners that support animal testing. Although we do not advertise our brand as being vegan, we use all natural and sustainable ingredients and production practices, and do not harm animals in any way to create our fragrances.
Please let me know if you have any additional questions!
Best,
Kelsey Donovan
Global Customer Service Coordinator
Thanks Shelby. That response doesn’t say much, unfortunately.
Hello,
I am confused as to why you say this response does not say much. It clearly states they “do not use ingredients that are derived from animals, and also do not test on animals.” I am currently switching all of my beauty products over to cruelty free, but am overwhelmed by the deceptiveness of companies. I know to look for the cruelty free bunny icon on products, but was hoping you could explain why responses such as Clean’s are not reliable.
It doesn’t? I thought that not having partners that support animal testing was a pretty good assertion. If this isn’t an all-encompassing response, can you provide any insight on what we should be looking for in company statements? I was about to go out and buy some CLEAN perfume :/ rethinking.
Does anyone know if diptyque is cf?
Thank you!
Hi Suzi,
What about the Taylor Swift fragrances?
What about Moschino?
All the fragrances I use MUST be cruelty-free and phthalate-free. That said, here is my go-to list:
LUSH, probably my favourite. They have a wide range of fragrances from simple and girly to complex and challenging. There’s something for everyone here, especially if you are willing to delve into their limited editions and discontinueds. The prices are also very reasonable.
Pacifica. Good choice if you like fruity and tropical fragrances. They appeal to the mainstream without smelling like every other fruity scent out there. Inexpensive.
Korres. Their fragrances smell like mainstream department store fragrances without the high price, animal testing, or nasty phthalates.
Andy Tauer / Tauerville. Niche high-end fragrances, excellent if you want something complex and artistic.
what about curve crush by Liz Claiborne ? I’ve looked everywhere but can’t find a right answer .
did you ever get an answer?
Interesting, I would contact them and ask if they sell perfume in mainland China. I’ve sampled Baiser Volé in the past and it was one of my favorite fragrances, but I never purchased or checked their status
I am pretty sure they sell perfumes in China…that market is too big and too rich for companies to avoid it.
I thought you might be interested in the response I got when I pressed Pinrose for more details beyond their FAQs:
I asked if their suppliers are CF – “we use a mixture of synthetic and natural oils to keep ourselves cruelty free, and as far as I know our suppliers are cruelty free as well”
I asked if they sold in china or were planning to – “we currently only sell within the U.S. We’re hoping to expand in the near future, but so far don’t have any plans to sell in China”.
I asked if their products had animal byproducts – “Yes are products are free of animal byproducts”
For me that’s a red flag on the procurement policies. If they had a strict policy to buy CF only, they would have known for sure if their suppliers were in fact CF or not. I’ve expressed that concern to them so if they manage to give me a better answer I will update!
Thank you! I emailed them recently and I’m waiting for a response. I’ll ask if they have plans to get certified.
Hi, guys! Have you heard anything about Angel Schlesser fragrances? Does this company test on animals?
Are there ANY fine women’s fragrances out that I can purchase at Carson’s, Macy’s, or Von Maur?
Hi, What about Carolina Herrera and Van Cleefe and Arpels?
There are brands in sephora Wildfox, Paco Rabbane and Ellis Brooklyn.. are they cruelty free?
what about nicki minaj perfume?? thank you
I have been a vegan since more than a year now i from india(delhi) i love gucci envy me fragrance way too much but never bought it being a vegan is there any vegan dupe for it plz help. Also u didnt mention carrolina herrera in any of your lists what about that ? Can u z update me on both my concerns asap will be waiting for it ❤️ Love your work ?? Tysm
Hi Suzi! Do you know if Rihanna perfumes are cruelty free. I read that she wanted the perfumes to be cruelty free when they first came out, but I haven’t found any information about the new perfumes or if the perfumes are sold in China.
Rihanna?? Cruelty free??? This is the same woman that turned up on the red carpet draped in furs!
I did not know that, too bad. I have bought one of her perfumes before going cruelty free and was wondering if the perfume is cf or not. Well, I guess I’ll use it up but won’t buy her other perfumes even if they are not tested on animals
Hi there! Does anyone know if Thierry Mugler is cruelty free? Thanks so much!
What about Drew Barrymore’s Flower Cosmetics? They’re cruelty free and have fragrances.
Flower is cruelty-free!
What I meant was that I didn’t see them on this list, do you plan on adding them to it? Sorry, I posted that really late last night and was in so much distress over Burt’s Bees change in policy that I didn’t pay much attention to my wording. Thanks Suzi!
Hey Kitty, Jo Malone DO NOT TEST on animals. It’s written on their FAQ of their website.
Yes they do, the usual clause of “except when required by law” meaning they test for the Chinese market.
Not Marc Jacobs Fragrances though.
I love Taylor Swift’s perfumes, but I couln’t find if they are vegan and cruelty-free. I’m hoping you can let me know. Thanks!
This brand is accredited by Choose Cruelty Free, which is basically the Australian leaping bunny and they have slightly higher standards since they won’t accredit anyone with an animal testing parent http://www.lereve.com.au/perfume/Celebrity
Hello there, what about curve crush by Liz Claiborne ? I’ve looked everywhere but can’t find a right answer .?
Just found an article noting that Juliet Has a Gun is sold in Lane Crawford, which sells on mainland China. Looks like they aren’t cruelty free.
Hi Suzi! What about MCMC fragrances? They may be a small company but I’m still curious as I love pretty much everything they put out!
I sent NEST an email yesterday and they got back to me today, which impressed me. Here’s the response I got when I asked about their cruelty free status:
“Thank you for your e-mail and interest in NEST Fragrances. We have not yet published a full list of Frequently Asked Questions on our website but we will be doing this very soon and I believe your questions are answered in this soon-to-be published list, and I can share them with you now:
Do you conduct product testing on animals? Are your scented candles or any other products vegan? Organic?
We do not test our products on animals and we only do business with vendors and organizations that do not conduct product testing on animals. It is difficult for any manufacturer of scented products to label them as “vegan” with 100-percent certainty. While our scented candle wax formula does not contain animal-derived ingredients, we cannot say the same for the fragrance oil we purchase and use in our scented candles. However, as perfumery has evolved over the years, many ingredients that originated as animal-derived are now used in their synthetic form. For example, musk was once sourced from male deer but it is now used in synthetic form. As such, most of our products contain a combination of natural and synthetic ingredients and all are perfectly safe, non-toxic and FDA-approved.”
I also asked if they sold in places that legally required animal testing, and here’s their response: “Additionally, we are still a small company so we currently only sell our products in retail stores in the U.S. and Canada.” This doesn’t say they wouldn’t consider expanding into places that require it, but as of right now it would appear they are cruelty free.
I reached out to Hanae Mori. Here is the reply I received: “Thank you for writing to us. Our fragrances do not contain animal ingredients nor are they tested on animals.”
Hi there! 🙂
Do you happen to know anything about Balmain? I’ve been searching for aaages and can’t find anything!
I was wondering about Miller Harris fragrances, i love them, I bought a Lynn Harris perfume in Marks and spencer once some years back and I know M and S to be cruelty free. M and S discontinued the Lynn Harris perfume sadly but you can buy Miller Harris still, just hope its cruelty free.
Pinrose is also vegan and cruelty free.
“Musk, Ambergris, and Civet come from animals. We use synthetic versions of these ingredients to prevent animal cruelty.”
“Do you test on animals? No, we do not test on animals.”
https://www.pinrose.com/faqs
Hi Suzi, I’m new to your blog and I find it so informative and helpful, it happens that I’m in Central America where for us is even harder to get our hands on these products. One of the fragances I really love using is Jeanne en provence, even being a luxury brand down here I was expecting to be cruelty free, hope is not the same as L’occitane. Any info?
Thanks and cheers to this amazing blog! 🙂
Thank you Allie! 🙂 Jeanne en provence seems to be EU-based and doesn’t sell in China, so based on the info I have, I’m 99% sure they’re cruelty-free. I haven’t reached out to them yet though!
Cocoa Pink has many wonderful vanilla scents.
Great post! This is definitely one of areas that is less talked about, yet needs to be, so kudos!! Two additional brands that Sephora now carries & which satisfied my questions re: being entirely cruelty-free are Pinrose (pinrose.com) & Commodity (commoditygoods.com). Hopefully you’ll be able to confirm as such & add both to your list! Especially since fragrance is so difficult to purchase online I’m so excited to see at least a few cruelty-free scent options at Sephora (beyond LaVanila, which I personally love, but which ultimately still only one vanilla-centric brand!) I’ve heard conflicting info re: NEST & TokyoMilk so am disappointed, though not surprised, to see that you were unable to confirm any sort of cruelty-free status for either. Thanks again for all of your efforts!!
Hi, I read through the list of cruelty-free perfume companies, but did not see my cousin’s listed. It is called Heaven’s Alchemy, based out of San Ramon, CA. They have wonderful products. Please try them. 🙂
Carissa
Thank you! Personally I have a soft spot for Le Labo. Niche fragrance brands are brands that specialize in perfume, as opposed to designer fragrances. Natural and organic refers to the ingredients (they contain safer, non-synthetic ingredients).
Thanks for your information.
Thank you Suzi! Such a comprehensive list. I’m sad to see some of my fave fragrances aren’t cruelty free 🙁 Looking forward to finding my next fragrance in Lush or The Body Shop though.
Also http://www.edenperfumes.co.uk/ are cruelty free :))
My two first edens arrived this morning! amazing!
Hi Suzi, I recently purchased Bungalow by Stacia which apparently is cruelty free?
Hi, I was wondering if you had any knowledge about The Body Shop fragrances? Thanks! I know they are owned by a parent company but their brand itself is cruelty free correct?
Yes, they’re cruelty-free but L’Oreal is not!
This is such an amazing post, thanks so
much for all the effort you’ve put into it. I’ve been searching for the right cruelty free perfume for a while but now my list of options has got longer because of your post.
Would it be ok if I put a post on my blog detailing some of the U.K. perfumes (or more easily available in the UK) you’ve mentioned and linked back to you? Thanks in advance X
Thank you! Of course you may!
Have you heard anything from Thierry Mugler (Alien, Angel, etc.)?
Not sure if you have Molten Brown in the states, but they do great perfume and are BUAV approved
i also didn’t see chanel on the lists but….i think they won’t be cruelty free?..
It’s in the “fragances tested on animals” list.
hi Suzy, do you know if the (niche) brand Francis Kurkdjian is cruelty free?
Lolita Lempicka, really? :(( I asked them years ago, and they said they do not test on animals..
Unfortunately they sell in China. 🙁
But they are on the one voice list and they have this label behind the packaging now…
UP!! Has it changed? is Lolita Lempicka cruelty free now?
Hi Suzi,
What about the DKNY fragrances?
I assumed they wouldn’t be CF because Donna Karan isn’t. Which is a huge let down for me because DKNY Be Delicious is one of the only perfumes I actually like.
Have you tried Eden perfume? You can select on their website, which fragrance you like and they make a pretty close match that is cruelty free!!
After your comment I tried Eden and my choice is great!
Im sending my friends to Brighton to get me some – its vegan and CF
Good to know! It’s really sad how much animal testing is still out there 🙁
CLEAN Rain smells extremely close to Be Delicious (even has the cucumber/melon note) and I believe they are CF. They are available at Sephora and I think at Ulta, but online only.
Hi Suzi, your blog has been an absolutely indispensable source of info as I’ve phased out and replaced all my cosmetics, skincare and perfumes that are tested on animals.
I wondered if you know the status of Armani perfumes? I think they are owned by L’Oreal so I haven’t repurchased (was so sad, I’ve worn Acqua di Gioia for years) but it hasn’t appeared on this list? Thank you!
I’ll look into it. I’ve heard they’re cruelty-free but only from rumors.
Hi Suzi! I just wanted to know if you knew anything about Soap & Glory. Are they cruelty-free?
I’ll look into it!
Thank you!
Oh wow, thanks for the info!
Thank you so much for writing this post and making your posts so clear and informative! Some policies and statements on company websites are so full of jargon they bring on a headache.
I’ve cleared out my make-up and decided not to purchase any more products from brands which are not cruelty free. It’s disappointing to see all of my favourite perfumes are made by brands in the ‘Tested on Animals’ list – Lancome, Nina Ricci, Chloe, but I’d rather not use them at all now I know they’re not cruelty free
Jamie xx http://www.bibbity-boppity-boo.blogspot.co.uk/
Thanks Jamie! Hopefully you’ll find some cruelty-free alternatives! 🙂
http://www.edenperfumes.co.uk/ looks promising , they do ‘dupes’ of most well known high end perfumes, I’ll order off them when I buy perfume next and do a post on my blog on my thoughts 🙂
Jamie x
bibbity-boppity-boo.blogspot.com
What do you know about Juicy Couture fragrances? I have seen them listed on a vegan Tumblr as cruelty-free, but they haven’t responded to my emails.
I’ll look into it!
Dear Lexi,
Juicy Couture shares your concern about the use of animals in safety testing and is committed to eliminating the need for animal testing. We do not perform any animal tests on our product formulations or ingredients, nor ask others to test on our behalf, except in the rare instances where required by law. These laws apply to every company in the beauty industry that sells products globally, and Juicy Couture, like all other global beauty companies, must comply with any applicable local laws.
To avoid the use of tests on animals, our product development team selects raw materials with well-established safety records and uses extensive ingredient databases. Our product safety testing includes the use of non-animal studies and clinical tests on volunteers. We take great pride in our product safety record.
Our ultimate goal is to eliminate the necessity for animal testing globally. We work closely with our industry and the scientific community around the world to actively support our industry’s sharing of scientific data and to support and fund research programs to develop and validate non-animal alternatives for product testing.
We thank you for the opportunity to state our position and hope you will continue to enjoy Juicy Couture products with confidence.
Kind Regards,
Customer Service
The jctr Company Online
customerservice@shop.juicycouture.com
1-888-824-8826 Phone
310-868-2938 Fax
http://www.juicycouture.com
Thanks Lexi! Adding them to the non-cruelty-free list.
You’re very welcome! Thank you, too, for all that you do to keep the rest of us informed! 🙂
Thanks Lexi! Darn it, they aren’t cruelty-free!
You’re welcome! I have two opened bottles remaining, they were gifts. I’m trying to finish them up, but feel horrible using them at the same time 🙁
Juicy Couture is sold in China…
Diptyque and Malin+Goetz are cruelty free as well. And L’Artisan Parfumeur answered me they are cruelty free and their perfumes contain no animal ingredients. They are owned by a non cf parent company Puig, which owns Penhaligon’s as well.
Thanks Urska!
Hi Urskaj, Do you happen to know if Diptyche contains organic volatiles? I am searching and cannot find. Bought a toilette today- saleslady said it was very natural. Just a little concerned about that being the case. It’s a lovely scent, but it’s lasting a suspiciously long time! Thanks!
Unfortunately, Dipthyque has stores in China
I asked them if I have stores in China and they said that they have stores in Hong Kong but not in mainland China. Hong Kong is exempt from China’s animal testing rule
I just looked up for their website, and they DO have stores in China.
Unfortunately.
Have you heard of Commodity? It is available at Sephora and I believe they are a cruelty-free brand. I also don’t see Lavanila on any of these lists (unless I missed it) but I think they are also cruelty-free.
It’s fairly frustrating that most quality fragrance brands are not cruelty-free. As much as I would like to go with a green, cruelty-free fragrance brand, I have yet to find one that actually works well or smells pleasant to me. I guess I’m just picky. For the time being I’m just using up what I have and maybe once they are gone, I’ll just skip fragrances all together. After all, I rarely wear them to begin with so I’m thinking I may not even miss it!
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I haven’t heard back from Commodity and they’re not certified, so I couldn’t say for sure. Hopefully I eventually get an answer! And thank you for pointing out that I forgot Lavanila! That’s my bad.
That’s true, I have only seen the CF statement on the Commodity website but it doesn’t look like they are certified.
By the way, do you have a personal favourite CF fragrance brand?
Personally I love Le Labo. For someone who’s just starting out with fragrance, Pacifica is good too. Unfortunately I’ve never found a fully natural fragrance I’m in love with either. 🙁 I need to try more!
Must track down some Le Labo… 🙂
Please! You must try Ambre Blends. I’m not affiliated in any way but they are cruelty free and made in America.
I can vouch for Pacifica! I love quite a few of their scents. Reasonable prices, and a little goes a long way.
Thank you for your Pacifica recommendation. Fortunately, I am almost finished using “Si” and will test several Pacifica fragrances at Ulta.
This is a really helpful post, as it’s so hard to find a nice, luxurious fragrance that’s cruelty free! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Nathalie / http://www.wantforwellness.com
Thank you so much, Nathalie! 🙂