Now, I know we vegans naturally smell like Star Gazer Lilies and Gardenias (because we eat so cleanly), but every once in awhile, we could use a li’l help from our friends. And by friends, in this case, I mean Ecco Bella. I got to sample their Vanilla Bourbon and Lemon Verbena Eau De Parfums (I chose these scents because I like smelling like food, especially dessert… yum), and I instantly fell in ♥ with them!
It’s hard to find natural vegan perfume that isn’t simply essential oils mixed in a carrier oil. Don’t get me wrong, I’m all about super simple, pure aromas straight from Mothah Earth (patchouli excluded), but sometimes I just crave a spritzy smelly situation that’s fruity and fun. Btw, Ecco Bella uses pure essential oils in their perfumes, but their blends, mixed with a bit of alcohol, make them more like conventional perfume we all know and love (sans the nasty chemicals, toxins, and excess ick ingredients).
Organic Bourbon Vanilla eau de Parfum, $27: EB says to use this when you want to elicit feelings of creativity, love, and sensuality, so I’ve been wearing it everyday. I also wear it because I want to smell like vegan dessert 24/7. Can you blame me? I’m a sweet person. 
I think it could be a teensy bit more vanilla-y, but I’m wondering if that’s because I’m a sugar fiend, and I’m on the quest to BE a vegan cupcake (I appreciate over-the-top sweet, sugary scents, and this one’s more on the grown up-y side… I know, what am I, 12?). The floral oils in this perfume definitely duke it out with the sweet undertones, but overall, I’m still a fan. It smells pretty, and I feel pretty wearing it. The scent lasts a decent while but it’s not quite as eau de parfum-y as I expected. That’s okay, I’m more than happy to reapply after a couple hours. Ingredients: Organic grain alcohol, Vanilla absolute, cocoa absolute, rose, and jasmine
Organic Lemon Verbena eau de Parfum, $27: This scent lasts a bit longer than the Bourbon Vanilla one, and it’s a straight-up lemon zingy zestfest! It’s a clean, fresh, tart perfume and it’s suggested that it be worn when you want to feel uplifted, refreshed, and spontaneous. ← Yes, please! I’ll take it where I can get it. 
Ingredients: Organic grain alcohol, Lemon, lemongrass, rosemary, and geranium
Have you tried Ecco Bella perfume? Thoughts? What’s your all-time favorite scent?
Also, be sure to check out VBR’s list of Top 10 Vegan Perfumes!
Longtime vegan, hardcore compassionate beauty junkie, serious cake aficionado, and lover of all things floofy and sparkly! If there’s something in particular you’d like me to review, drop me a line at Sunny@VeganBeautyReview.com
