FAQs

How long do natural perfumes last?

Natural perfumes never last as long as synthetic ones. The chemicals in synthetic perfumes ‘stick’ to your skin longer. A synthetic perfume can last all day (chemicals on your skin all day – yuk!). A natural perfume, particularly Hip Lilly which is concentrated lasts up to about 6 hours. But you don’t have to worry about reapplying them, because they are natural!

Why are natural perfume so expensive?

Natural perfumes are made from the most expensive and luxurious essences. Many of these essences are rare and difficult to produce. They are not made of cheap chemicals and subject to mass production techniques like commercial perfumes. They are hand-made from real, fresh ingredients in small batches. And ingredients are often imported from all over the world!

Why jojoba oil?

Jojoba is a great carrier oil for essential oils. It is nourishing for the skin, an appropriate consistency for perfume and helps keep the oils fresh.

What is the shelf life of natural perfumes?

The official shelf life of our perfumes is 2 years from packaging, but in reality they can last a lot longer depending on how they are kept. They should be kept below 30 degrees and try to keep them out of direct sunlight.

Why does one batch of a natural blend smell different from another?

Each batch of essential oils and absolutes smells slightly different when grown and extracted. This variation stems from the growing and extraction conditions for the season. As a result, Hip Lilly perfume, despite a given set of ingredients and recipe, will vary to some extent from batch to batch – but they will all smell wonderful!

How do I know if a perfume is truly all natural?

Remember that the synthetic fragrances that are used in most commercial perfumes and cosmetics can consist of many undisclosed ingredients and none of them are natural. The chemicals used in fragrances do not have to be listed separately from the other ingredients. The label simply reads “fragrance” or “perfume” or “parfum.” They may even claim to be natural in the title or elsewhere, but there may be no true basis for the claims. Beware and read the labels carefully! Another good thing to keep in mind is that certain natural essences elude current extraction methods, so if you see them on a label it would be a good guess that they are synthetic fragrances. These include the following: apple, plum, cantaloupe, cherry, apricot, dewberry, banana, lily of the valley, freesia, wisteria, peach, plum, cantaloupe, cherry, lilac, tulip, lily, mango, strawberry, violet, heliotrope, orchid. Another good thing to remember is that certain natural oils are exceptionally expensive and you are unlikely to find them in a cheap commercial perfume. eg: orris, jonquil, narcissus, jasmine, gardenia, honeysuckle. We use these in our perfumes, and the cost of our perfume naturally reflects this.

Can I use Hip Lilly perfumes while I am pregnant?

Natural essential oils are not recommended for pregnant women - so we suggest you don't use them at all during this time.