A Guide to Cruelty Free Perfume and Aftershave

It is incredibly hard to find cruelty free perfumes as almost all major perfume and aftershave brands seem to be tested on animals. There are a few really great options out there, and hopefully this guide will help you stay cruelty free when looking out for a new scent!

Cruelty free perfume and aftershave brands

Aromi (vegan)

“We love our animals and strongly believe that using animal-derived raw materials in our cosmetics is completely unnecessary.  We do not test any of our products on animals and we also do not use raw materials that have been tested on animals – Aromi is cruelty-free!  We are certified by both PETA and Leaping Bunny.  We also do not sell or ship our products in countries that require animal testing.”

Auphorie (vegan)

“Vegan friendly. Not tested on animals. Cruelty free.”

BAE (vegan)

“BAE Vegan Perfume, where compassion & cruelty free dances with elegant designer fragrance, is an Australian vegan perfume brand showcasing over 30 fine vegan fragrances.”

Butter Toki (vegan)

“We do not test any of our products on animals. Our company is a Cruelty Free and Vegan company.”

Christy Organics (vegan)

“Alcohol-free, paraben-free, phthalate-free, not tested on animals, vegan.”

D.S. and Durga

“No parabens, no phthalates, no sodium laurel sulfate, no animal testing, no detergents, no alcohol.”

Ecco Bella

“There’s more to being beautiful than selecting the right lipstick shade. True beauty requires compassion for all living beings. Even the most epic lipstick shade falls short if it’s not cruelty-free. These products and their ingredients should not be tested on animals.”

Eden Perfumes (vegan)

“We love animals too much to experiment on them.”

Fairypants (vegan)

“Fairypants makes awesome Vegan and Cruelty-Free cosmetics, skincare and perfume. We pride ourselves on making products you can’t get elsewhere, and we keep inventing new things all the time.”

Forager Botanicals (vegan)

“Not tested on animals and vegan.”

French Girl Organics (vegan)

“Yes, all French Girl products are 100% Vegan & Cruelty-Free.  Our lip tints are Carmine-Free. All of our products are tested on French Girls, never on animals.” 

Harvey Prince Organics (vegan)

“Harvey Prince was founded on the desire to revolutionize the beauty industry by creating high quality, eco-conscious fragrances & body products that are completely cruelty free, vegan, and safe to use for pregnant mamas-all while leaving your wallets full.”

Herban Cowboy

“PETA Certified Cruelty Free.”

Indie Blends (vegan)

“All of our products are vegan and cruelty free always.”

Jack Black

“Jack Black has a strict cruelty-free philosophy, no animals are harmed in the development, testing or manufacturing of Jack Black products. Jack Black has not and will never engage in animal testing, for either raw materials or finished goods, nor do we ask outside parties to do animal testing on our behalf. You will see our cruelty-free bunny symbol on our packaging to indicate that Jack Black products are developed and tested following cruelty-free standards.”

Lavanila

“We do not use ingredients that were tested on animals nor do we test our finished products on animals.”

Lush

“We want to show the world that it is possible to invent, manufacture and bring to market an entire range of products that adhere to all the legal safety requirements, without ever having to test on animals along the way.”

M&S

“We don’t test any of our M&S beauty or household products on animals.”

Pacifica (vegan)

“All Pacifica products are gluten-free, 100% vegan, and cruelty-free.”

Possets Perfume (vegan)

“I do not use animal products in Possets and I do NOT support animal testing of perfume ingredients. If I found out that one of my suppliers did engage in animal testing, I would have to stop using them. It’s perfume, it’s not worth any pain to any creature. It’s supposed to spread pleasure.”

Sweet Anthem Perfume (vegan)

“At our studio nestled in the Pacific Northwest, we produce artisan fragrances that transport you through the legends and lore we love. Every perfume is guaranteed 100% vegan & cruelty-free, has an organic base, and is made by hand in small batches.

The Body Shop

“We have always believed in beauty without cruelty and in campaigning for change. That’s why together with Cruelty Free International, we were the first global cosmetics company to campaign against animal testing.”

Tsi-La

“We walk the walk. Tsi-La Organics’ award-winning 100% natural perfume holds certifications with the USDA Organic, PETA Vegan, Leaping Bunny & Green America Business. We are committed to handcrafting products that will nourish your skin and enhance your true beauty. All our perfumes have been produced in harmony with nature, including no animal testing and no animal byproducts. Because beauty shouldn’t be cruel.”

Perfume and aftershave are NOT cruelty free