What’s Actually in Clean Fragrance?

What’s Actually in Clean Fragrance?

Fragrance is having a clean girl era—and we’re here for it.
But if you've ever flipped over a perfume bottle and wondered what’s actually inside, you're not alone. “Fragrance” can mean a lot of things, and not all of them are transparent, safe, or even skin-friendly.

At Orchid + Ash, we believe in fragrance without secrets. Here’s what clean fragrance really means—and how ours is different.


What’s Not in Conventional Fragrance?

Traditionally, “fragrance” on an ingredient label is a catch-all term—one that can legally contain hundreds of undisclosed synthetic chemicals, including known allergens, hormone disruptors, and petroleum-derived ingredients.

Some of the most common red-flag ingredients include:

  • Phthalates (used to make scent stick to skin longer)

  • Synthetic musks (persistent in the body and environment)

  • Parabens and preservatives

  • Harsh alcohols that can irritate sensitive skin

These ingredients may make scents last forever—but that doesn’t mean they belong on your body.


What Makes a Fragrance “Clean”?

Clean fragrance is rooted in transparency and safety.
At Orchid + Ash, we follow the Credo Clean Standard, which means our perfumes are formulated without over 2,700 harmful or questionable ingredients commonly found in conventional products.

Instead, we use:

  • Safe, non-toxic synthetics that meet Credo’s high standards

  • Naturally derived isolates (molecules pulled from rose petals, citrus peels, and herbs)

  • Plant-based fixatives like coconut CO₂ or vanilla bean extract

Every formula is vetted for safety, sustainability, and skin compatibility—so you can wear your scent with zero stress.


Our Ritual Sprays? 100% Natural Fragrance.

When it comes to our Ritual Sprays—like the mood-boosting MOONSTRUCK—we go even further.

These formulas are made with 100% all-natural fragrance, meaning:

  • No synthetics, ever

  • No hidden chemicals

  • Just pure plant extracts, essential oils, and CO₂s

Think: golden honey, fresh coconut, vanilla bean, and sweet orange oil.
These aren’t just scents—they’re botanicals that uplift, calm, and inspire.


Why We Blend Nature + Safety

Fragrance should be beautiful, not stressful.
Our perfumers work to balance:

  • Emotionally rich scent profiles

  • Non-toxic, skin-safe ingredients

  • Sustainable, conscious sourcing

The result? Scents that smell luxe and linger—but are kind to your skin, body, and airspace.


TL;DR: What’s Actually in Orchid + Ash Fragrance?

  • ✨ Plant-based ingredients that meet the Credo Clean Standard

  • 🌿 All-natural fragrance in our Ritual Sprays

  • 🚫 No phthalates, parabens, or hidden toxins

  • 💧 Gentle, skin-loving, and safe for daily use


Clean Never Smelled So Good

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