Are you thinking about how to make a big day special for your loved ones? If you’re planning to surprise someone eco-conscious with a special gift, we’re here to help you with all things sustainable gifting! Discover exactly how you can make more informed environmental purchases that will help to reduce overconsumption and waste.
Tips to reduce waste
When finding the perfect gift for a loved one, always check the packaging of the product to ensure that it’s recyclable and/or made from recycled materials. This way, the recipient can recycle correctly once the festivities are over.
Look for presents that can be reused time and time again. For example, refillable fragrance bottles are a great example of sustainable gifting as they allow the recipient to keep topping up their first bottle, reducing waste in the process. Bonus points if their signature scent is refillable, that way you can be certain that this is a gift that they’ll adore!
If your present wrapping sessions usually end with reams of wasted wrapping paper, ribbon, bows, and glitter, we recommend looking for recyclable wrapping options or leaving it to the pros with our free in-store gift wrapping service, or for a small charge if you are ordering online. You may also like to know that our gift bags and wrapping paper are all made from FSC approved sustainable sources, which can be recycled!
To reduce waste when wrapping our gift bundles, we have replaced the cello wrap we use in-store with Natureflex Eco Wrap. This is a wood pulp alternative that is fully biodegradable and compostable. Pretty cool, right?
How to find the perfect sustainable gift
Before you set out on the hunt for a sustainable gift that ticks all the boxes, here are some helpful hints on what you should be looking for:
– Ingredients that have been sustainably and ethically sourced e.g. through forest preservation programs or initiatives that benefit local communities. Hint: Before selecting your gift, check the packagingor head over to the product page on our site for more information.
– Brands that are actively trying to better their impact on the planet by making more environmentally conscious choices regarding products and packaging. Need some inspo? Check out some of the brands championing sustainability here.
– Opt for ‘intense’ or stronger fragrance formulations. Why? Because a little spritz here and there goes a long way, meaning the lucky recipient can enjoy their new scent for longer!
Our top sustainable gift picks and why!
Fame by Rabanne
Not only is the bottle iconic, but the perfume gets the thumbs up for sustainability too! Rabanne are passionate about reducing their environmental impact and preserving biodiversity, and Fame has been described as the brand’s most sustainable fragrance yet. Scent-sational! Here’s why:
– It’s vegan-friendly and crafted from 100% sustainable ingredients. Not bad for such a divine scent!
– The bottle design is inspired by the famous Rabanne chainmail dress, so you wouldn’t ever want to throw it away, right? Luckily, we offer arefillof this addictive fragrance in an innovative and easy-to-use design. This eco-friendly option reduces the environmental impact by using 71% less plastic and 43% less glass.
– 90% of Fame’s ingredients come from natural origins.
– With the eco-friendly refillable design of the bottle, you’re able to reduce waste and save your coins at the same time. Genius, right?
– The 200ml refill bottle available will top off your 50ml, 100ml or your 150ml bottle without spilling a single drop! Refilling this way uses 59% less glass, 46% less plastic, 89% less metal AND 64% less packaging by weight! Let the show begin!
– The formulation is 100% vegan and cruelty free (hurrah!)
This captivating scent (with the bottle to match) is designed for those who are in touch with their body, soul…and the environment of course.
– Not sure if you noticed, but we love a refillable fragrance here at The Perfume Shop, so of course we had to add Alien Goddess by Muglerto our top sustainable gift picks. If you were to opt for a 30ml bottle and a 100ml refill bottle over four new 30ml bottles, you’d save 61% of plastic, 47% of cardboard and 51% of glass
– To make things even easier for you, you can also refill your bottle of Alien Goddess from the Mugler Fragrance Fountain, available in selected stores. To find your closest fragrance fountain, click here.
– The addictive notes of Madagascan bourbon vanilla have been sustainably grown and sourced
Not only is My Way Intense by Armania showstopping scent but it’s also making waves in the perfume industry for its sustainability credentials.
– It’s refillable, of course! By opting for a 50ml bottle and 150ml refill bottle instead of four new 50ml bottles, you save 64% of plastic. And that’s not all, carbon emissions will also be reduced by 60%
– All components can be recycled, making it the perfect recyclable gift for the eco conscious shopper or recipient.
– The Madagascan vanilla is consciously sourced from local organisations that helps to provide income for Madagascan communities
– The spray and refill bottle are made from recycled glass, plastic and metal, and the outer box is made from recycled card.
Discover why Acqua di Gio by Armani has rightfully been referred to as a ‘fragrance for the future’.
– The refillable bottle champions waste reduction, and we’re big fans! Refilling a 75ml bottle with a 150ml refill as opposed to buying three new 75ml bottles will save 43% of glass and 67% of metal.
– With sustainably harvested ingredients like clary sage and patchouli, this scent is a stellar example of an eco-friendly gift that ticks all the boxes.
We’re as passionate about minimising our impact on the planet as we are about perfume. So over the last few years, we’ve been working hard to make changes that matter, from consciously reducing our carbon footprint to launching 100% recyclable, vegan and cruelty-free own-brand collections.
Find out more about the goals we’ve committed to, what we’ve achieved so far, and how you can help us make a difference …
Rosa is a creative copywriter who has been writing about luxury beauty, fragrance and her personal interest, sustainable fashion, for over two years. When she’s not hunting in her local charity shops for vintage homeware, she’s testing out the latest beauty trends. Her favourite perfume? Chance by CHANEL.
Guide to sustainable gifting
Are you thinking about how to make a big day special for your loved ones? If you’re planning to surprise someone eco-conscious with a special gift, we’re here to help you with all things sustainable gifting! Discover exactly how you can make more informed environmental purchases that will help to reduce overconsumption and waste.
Tips to reduce waste
When finding the perfect gift for a loved one, always check the packaging of the product to ensure that it’s recyclable and/or made from recycled materials. This way, the recipient can recycle correctly once the festivities are over.
Look for presents that can be reused time and time again. For example, refillable fragrance bottles are a great example of sustainable gifting as they allow the recipient to keep topping up their first bottle, reducing waste in the process. Bonus points if their signature scent is refillable, that way you can be certain that this is a gift that they’ll adore!
If your present wrapping sessions usually end with reams of wasted wrapping paper, ribbon, bows, and glitter, we recommend looking for recyclable wrapping options or leaving it to the pros with our free in-store gift wrapping service, or for a small charge if you are ordering online. You may also like to know that our gift bags and wrapping paper are all made from FSC approved sustainable sources, which can be recycled!
To reduce waste when wrapping our gift bundles, we have replaced the cello wrap we use in-store with Natureflex Eco Wrap. This is a wood pulp alternative that is fully biodegradable and compostable. Pretty cool, right?
How to find the perfect sustainable gift
Before you set out on the hunt for a sustainable gift that ticks all the boxes, here are some helpful hints on what you should be looking for:
– Ingredients that have been sustainably and ethically sourced e.g. through forest preservation programs or initiatives that benefit local communities. Hint: Before selecting your gift, check the packaging or head over to the product page on our site for more information.
– Brands that are actively trying to better their impact on the planet by making more environmentally conscious choices regarding products and packaging. Need some inspo? Check out some of the brands championing sustainability here.
– Opt for ‘intense’ or stronger fragrance formulations. Why? Because a little spritz here and there goes a long way, meaning the lucky recipient can enjoy their new scent for longer!
Our top sustainable gift picks and why!
Fame by Rabanne
Not only is the bottle iconic, but the perfume gets the thumbs up for sustainability too! Rabanne are passionate about reducing their environmental impact and preserving biodiversity, and Fame has been described as the brand’s most sustainable fragrance yet. Scent-sational! Here’s why:
– It’s vegan-friendly and crafted from 100% sustainable ingredients. Not bad for such a divine scent!
– The bottle design is inspired by the famous Rabanne chainmail dress, so you wouldn’t ever want to throw it away, right? Luckily, we offer a refill of this addictive fragrance in an innovative and easy-to-use design. This eco-friendly option reduces the environmental impact by using 71% less plastic and 43% less glass.
– 90% of Fame’s ingredients come from natural origins.
Rabanne
Fame
Eau de Parfum Spray
50ML – £84.99
Rabanne
Fame
Eau de Parfum Spray
80ML – £125.00
Rabanne
Fame
Eau de Parfum Spray
30ML – £66.00
Scandal Pour Homme by Jean Paul Gaultier
You can now spritz sustainably with the innovative refill design of Scandal Pour Homme by Jean Paul Gautier.
– With the eco-friendly refillable design of the bottle, you’re able to reduce waste and save your coins at the same time. Genius, right?
– The 200ml refill bottle available will top off your 50ml, 100ml or your 150ml bottle without spilling a single drop! Refilling this way uses 59% less glass, 46% less plastic, 89% less metal AND 64% less packaging by weight! Let the show begin!
– The formulation is 100% vegan and cruelty free (hurrah!)
Jean Paul Gaultier
Scandal Pour Homme Le Parfum
Eau de Parfum Spray
50ML – £77.00
Jean Paul Gaultier
Scandal Pour Homme Le Parfum
Eau de Parfum Spray
100ML – £106.00
Jean Paul Gaultier
Scandal Pour Homme Le Parfum
Eau de Parfum Spray
150ML – £118.00
Alien Goddess by Mugler
This captivating scent (with the bottle to match) is designed for those who are in touch with their body, soul…and the environment of course.
– Not sure if you noticed, but we love a refillable fragrance here at The Perfume Shop, so of course we had to add Alien Goddess by Mugler to our top sustainable gift picks. If you were to opt for a 30ml bottle and a 100ml refill bottle over four new 30ml bottles, you’d save 61% of plastic, 47% of cardboard and 51% of glass
– To make things even easier for you, you can also refill your bottle of Alien Goddess from the Mugler Fragrance Fountain, available in selected stores. To find your closest fragrance fountain, click here.
– The addictive notes of Madagascan bourbon vanilla have been sustainably grown and sourced
Mugler
Alien Goddess
Eau de Parfum Refillable Spray
30ML – £53.50
My Way Intense by Armani
Not only is My Way Intense by Armani a showstopping scent but it’s also making waves in the perfume industry for its sustainability credentials.
– It’s refillable, of course! By opting for a 50ml bottle and 150ml refill bottle instead of four new 50ml bottles, you save 64% of plastic. And that’s not all, carbon emissions will also be reduced by 60%
– All components can be recycled, making it the perfect recyclable gift for the eco conscious shopper or recipient.
– The Madagascan vanilla is consciously sourced from local organisations that helps to provide income for Madagascan communities
– The spray and refill bottle are made from recycled glass, plastic and metal, and the outer box is made from recycled card.
Armani
My Way Intense
Eau de Parfum Refillable Spray
30ML – £55.99
Armani
My Way Intense
Eau de Parfum Refillable Spray
50ML – £100.00
Armani
My Way Intense
Eau de Parfum Refillable Spray
90ML – £107.99
Acqua di Gio by Armani
Discover why Acqua di Gio by Armani has rightfully been referred to as a ‘fragrance for the future’.
– The refillable bottle champions waste reduction, and we’re big fans! Refilling a 75ml bottle with a 150ml refill as opposed to buying three new 75ml bottles will save 43% of glass and 67% of metal.
– With sustainably harvested ingredients like clary sage and patchouli, this scent is a stellar example of an eco-friendly gift that ticks all the boxes.
Armani
Acqua Di Gio
Eau de Parfum Refillable Spray
125ML – £115.00
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OUR PLEDGE TO THE PLANET
We’re as passionate about minimising our impact on the planet as we are about perfume. So over the last few years, we’ve been working hard to make changes that matter, from consciously reducing our carbon footprint to launching 100% recyclable, vegan and cruelty-free own-brand collections.
Find out more about the goals we’ve committed to, what we’ve achieved so far, and how you can help us make a difference …
About Rosa Morell
Copywriter
Rosa is a creative copywriter who has been writing about luxury beauty, fragrance and her personal interest, sustainable fashion, for over two years. When she’s not hunting in her local charity shops for vintage homeware, she’s testing out the latest beauty trends. Her favourite perfume? Chance by CHANEL.
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