Finding cruelty-free and vegan perfumes might seem like looking for a needle in a haystack. This first impression makes perfect sense, as most readily-found commercial brands aren’t vegan or cruelty-free.
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ÇaFleureBon: Wit & West Brumaire Woods Review
Posted on March 12 2023
Time here is moss-grown and damp. Abundant waterfalls create wide moving waves of mist. Fog sits on its silent haunches while treetops of bigleaf maples, Douglas fir, and western hemlock commune in vaporous gestures.
I Sniff Before I Sleep Blog: A Week of Indie Roses
Posted on March 07 2023
As spring nears, I am looking back to the past few months and sharing my thoughts about some of the rose fragrances I wore. Most of these were my picks for Valentine’s week, but I also wore them during the winter holidays and on other chilly days. However, most of them are lovely for all seasons.
Urban Life Wash Park Nov. '22 Featuring Wit & West Perfumes
Posted on November 14 2022
Wit & West is a small-batch artisanal perfumery based in Colorado and solely owned by this husband-and-wife duo. We had the pleasure of talking with Whitney (Wit) about how this project passion of hers, came to fruition.
Cruelty-Free Kitty: Smell Divine with These Cruelty-Free, Vegan Fragrances
Posted on October 24 2022
Finding a vegan, ethical fragrance can be tricky. Popular designer perfumes are often not considered cruelty-free. On top of that, some fragrances on the market also contain non-vegan ingredients, like beeswax. But all is not lost. Plenty of conscious, cruelty-free brands prove it is possible to make deliciously scented, guilt-free fragrances. Here are some of our favorites.
I Sniff Before I Sleep Blog: My Guide to Halloween Fragrances
Posted on October 13 2022
When October begins, my desire for deeper and richer scents soars. However, the fall mood wouldn’t be complete without fragrances that nicely match the dark and playful Halloween spirit.
Below is an extensive selection of fragrances for this time of the year – vintage, classic, niche, and indie choices that will satisfy multiple genders, whimsies, and adventures on Halloween.
ÇaFleureBon: Wit & West Honeysuckle Halcyon Review
Posted on September 19 2022
This joint is jumpin, the piano’s thumpin’ and this here spot is more than hot. It’s a summer night in Chicago, round about 1922. The heat steams, rising from the asphalt like an entourage of frisky ghosts. Sweat beads like tiny diamonds on flapper foreheads as they dance a furious Charleston in one of the Andersonville dance halls. But down the street, tucked into the back of an alley where the men light their cigarillos in the shadows and their women purse their lips in bee-stung pouts, there’s a speakeasy where a ballad is being hammered out on an old, yellowed piano.
Skincare Anarchy Podcast
Posted on September 06 2022
In this fragrance Friday we chat with Whitney Swales, Founder of Wit & West Perfumes to learn about her nature inspired line and also to dive into the world of natural scents.
303Magazine: Wit & West Brings All-Natural Botanical Perfumes to Colorado's Fragrance Market
Posted on August 29 2022
Wit & West Perfumes has taken the Mile High City’s fragrance market to new heights. Despite the enigmatic nature of the perfume industry, Colorado-native Whitney Swales broke into the fragrance world and brought Wit & West, a natural perfumery, to Denver.
CanvasRebel
Posted on July 28 2022
Whitney, thanks for taking the time to share your story with us today. To kick things off, we’d love to hear about things you or your brand do that diverge from the industry standard.
Based in Colorado, Wit & West Perfumes is a small-batch artisanal perfumery that is solely owned and operated by myself and my husband. All of our fragrances are designed, formulated and bottled completely in-house in small batches using only the finest, high-quality 100% natural whole botanicals and naturally derived ingredients.
ÇaFleureBon and Redolessence: 3 American Brands You Should Try
Posted on July 03 2022
Nearly eleven years ago to the day I began our CaFleureBon Profiles In American Perfumery and on the eve of Independence Day. Video Content producer, Steven Gavrielatos, and I wanted to highlight three American indie perfume brands we think should get more attention. We chose these three American indie perfume brands; Gallagher Fragrances, Rogue Perfumery and Wit & West because each has their own aesthetic, are artisans, and began in other industries or were doing something else when they decided to become a perfumer. What also is interesting is that Gallagher Fragrances, Rogue Perfumery and Wit & West are husband and wife teams.
I Sniff Before I Sleep Blog: Wit & West Perfumes
Posted on June 19 2022
A lover of scented items, precious raw materials, dancing, and art, Whitney Dru Swales launched Wit & West in January 2021. Whitney is the founder and perfumer of this all-natural fragrance line based in Denver, CO, which she named after herself (Wit) and her husband, Rob Westendorf (West).
Eden Magazine: Wit & West Perfumes
Posted on April 13 2022
Wit & West Perfumes ask, why smell like everyone else? They answer this question by offering unique and daring scents with allure and rare 100% all-natural ingredients. Take their scent quiz to find your new signature scent.
ÇaFleureBon Profiles in American Perfumery
Posted on February 23 2022
Whitney Swales of Wit & West Perfumes
Profile: From as early as I can remember I have had a passion for scent and the world of perfume. Growing up, perfume and everything scented including body oils and perfumed body powders, soaps and candles were a staple in my life. My mom wore Chanel No. 5, Youth Dew and Private Collection by Estee Lauder and my dad wore Polo by Ralph Lauren and Lagerfeld by Karl Lagerfeld.
Southern Bride: Valentine's Day Gift Guide
Posted on February 15 2022
Be sure to check out the intriguing Rosé L.A. eau de parfum by Wit & West Perfumes. “A rousing fruity scent that demands attention. Rose otto adds fresh drama and character while amber and sandalwood smooth out the experience with a honey-like butteriness. Reminiscent of a weekend in West Hollywood spent soaking up the sun in a rooftop pool with a glass of bubbly. A scent that doesn’t take itself too seriously, a fun and sparkly chic scent that can only be described as Rosé L.A.”
Editorialist: 12 Perfumes to Elevate Your Scent Story
Posted on January 25 2022
2. Wit & West, Gavitella Eau de Parfum
...One of our favorite picks from the brand is the Gavitella Eau de Parfum, a refreshing and floral combination of bergamot and red mandarin that is reminiscent of the Mediterranean coast—complete with sun-kissed skin and neroli floats. We love that Wit & West perfumes are handcrafted in small batches and that many of the ingredients are sourced from the founder’s very own garden—ensuring that each scent is unique.
Fragrantica: Let's get Acquainted
Posted on January 23 2022
Wit & West Perfumes is a small-batch, artisanal brand based on a clean ingredients philosophy: All fragrances are 100% natural (no synthetics), cruelty-free, vegan, and formulated without parabens or phthalates. Additionally, the brand strives for sustainability, minimalism, and producing just enough for enjoyment without excessive waste.
Holiday Fragrance Trio Extraordinaire
Posted on December 09 2021
Holiday is the ideal time to gift fragrance, a luxury that keeps giving with every spritz. This trio of brands should cover many of the fragrance lovers on your list, since they range from 100% natural and distinctively magnificent to traditional, sophisticated, and lauded to exquisite and affordable.