Like alcohol distributors, perfumers are not required to list all their ingredients. Even if they do, it may be ambiguous and include undisclosed animal products. Many perfumes produced by big fashion houses and cosmetics companies are definitely tested on animals. In response to these concerns, the perfumistas at Basenotes recommended Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab, an independent company based out of North Hollywood, CA with a unique Gothic aesthetic and a dedicated cult following. This is perhaps due to BPAL's charming melodramatic literary descriptions of each startlingly unique fragrance.
Fin de Siècle movement to the ghastliest of Lovecraftian monstrosities, we specialize in eliciting emotional responses through perfume and creating unique, masterfully molded scent environments that capture legends and folklore, poetry, and the stuff of dreams and nightmares.
Though we are at times campy, and sometimes very tongue-in-cheek, we never lose sight of our one true goal: moving the soul and spirit through the unbridled artistry of scent, and remaining unbound by conventional fashion.
In their FAQ, they clarify that with the exception of their labeled honey products, BPAL perfumes are vegan. Black Phoenix fragrances are "entirely cruelty-free, as our four dogs, many fish, and resident cat will attest. All perfumes are tested on Elizabeth." Their scents are refreshingly gender neutral, yet they offer a list of their more traditionally masculine blends.
My only complaint: their fragrance selection is nearly too expansive. Luckily, BPAL offers hearty samplers which could easily double as a unique gift for someone special. With
their schizophrenic range of scents, I assert that BPAL perfumes could satisfy even the most discriminating perfumista / vegan / immortal vampyr.
The BPAL Trading Post offers a variety of other treasures, including but not limited to vegan soaps, room spray, and massage oil. Unfortunately, the trading post does include some leather goods,
but all items are clearly labeled whether they are vegan or not.
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Veg Guide Columbus - Columbus page of the veg dining guide/review site.
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