Orebella’s New ‘Eternal Roots’: Perfume World’s Embrace of the Alcohol-Free

If you are a scent lover, then you may well already know that the perfume world has been changing. It’s trying to be kinder to the body and the planet, offering perfumes not set in alcohol through alcohol-free alternatives. This traditional formulation science is being broken apart. The focus is now on prioritising quality control, naturalness and elegance. The timing of this shift is no coincidence. ‘Clean’ aesthetics have been drawing in beauty enthusiasts, with buzzwords like ‘skinification’ taking over the internet. Many consumers are thinking about the climate footprint of their choices, looking to organic alternatives. We have seen a popularity of sustainable clothing and thrifting. Now, this current is bringing forward alcohol-free perfumes.

Alcohol-Free Perfume Formulation

Various brands have either built their repertoire as completely alcohol-free or come out with new alternative products. Amongst the latter are YSL with its Libre d’Eau Nue Parfum or Guerlain with the L’Eau Rose. Still, the steps the beauty industry is taking towards cleaner ingredients are a work in progress.

Many chemical formulations of alcohol-free perfumes remain under-researched. Although consumer interest in natural products is positive news, a consumer is not a chemist. Our desire to immediately switch to investing in clean and sustainable perfumes should not leave us blind to the complexity of the process.

It is hard to guarantee that a product is completely natural. Certain scents are more difficult to achieve when employing a water-based product. Notes such as Vanillin, Citrus or Wood have less affinity with water. Therefore, when perfume brands wish to adopt an alcohol-free formula without compromising the scents that brought them popularity, they may turn to alternative chemicals. Emollient replacements, which are a common substitute, have an equally significant carbon footprint as alcohol. Thus, sustainable alternatives remain in need of further research. 

Alcohol-Free Perfume for Muslims

Nonetheless, alcohol-free perfumes are a novelty that highlights a cultural zeitgeist around cleaner products, as well as being a token of inclusivity. They are a new form, opening up new possibilities. Alcohol-free formulas are often halal, and they are a great option for those who have allergic reactions to alcohol.

Islamic communities, where there is a strong focus on self-care and grooming, deem perfumes integral. As alcohol is haram, fragrances that evade the ingredient allow for spirituality and the aromatic to coexist.

It is undeniable that any brand wants to draw in as big a consumer pool as they can, and alcohol-free perfumes are one way of doing that. It gives buyers the option of deciding what best suits their personal needs and values.

Furthermore, they have benefits connected to their longevity. Though the initial spraying of an alcohol-containing perfume may seem richer than its counterpart, alcohol evaporates faster, and you are often left needing to respray throughout the day.

Water-based perfumes bond more seamlessly with the skin and reveal the notes of the perfume gradually. The form breaks apart and creates a complex, nuanced scent. This, in turn, lasts longer and opens up throughout the day. Beyond that, the water base allows for the perfume to be used flexibly, as a hair spray, body mist, or even room spray. 

Orebella Perfume: New Eternal Roots by Bella Hadid, American Model

One of such scents is Eternal Roots, the new skin perfume from Bella Hadid’s alcohol-free line Orebella. The fruity scent, which combines Lychee, Vetiver and Papyrus, draws on a biphase perfume formula that hydrates the skin.

It consists of Snow Mushroom and a moisturising five-oil blend of Camellia, Sweet Almond, Olive, Jojoba, and Shea. When the perfume is shaken, the two layers of the hydrate formula and the mood-boosting essential oil scents come to life, enrapturing the wearer.

More than that, Eternal Roots is a product of Hadid’s own struggle with finding products that wouldn’t irritate the skin, as she recognised the adverse effects alcohol components were having on her.

The scent opens with fresh Lychee, Bergamot, and Pink Pepper, unfolding into Raspberry Blossom, Pink Sugar, Suede, and Labdanum. It settles into an earthy base of Papyrus, Vetiver, Birch Smoke, and Patchouli.

As a unisex perfume, its unique blending of botanical notes leaves an unexpected, yet calming trail. It celebrates human growth while appreciating the complexity of individual journeys that bring about personal peace and blossoming. 

Your Scent Spirit

Perfume is not just about smelling good; it’s about refined feeling and confidence. The scent and the physical feeling on individual skin require different formulas to fit each person.

Finding a passion for blending essential oils and creating scents that felt healthy and personal was part of Hadid’s own healing process. Orebella allowed her to enjoy smelling good in a way that didn’t cause physical and emotional discomfort.

The perfume line’s soft and radiant quality is a reflection of its creator’s newfound energy in discovering a formulation that worked for her. No product is perfect, but any attempt towards developing a careful and tender formulation is a positive thing. After all, finding a signature scent is an act of honouring oneself.

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.Cent Magazine, London; Luxury Mindset