Perfume without alcohol on the skin

Why does perfume contain alcohol?

Alcohol evaporates quickly, lifting the fragrance molecules off the skin – which is why perfume 'blooms' in the first few minutes. But it also dries out the skin, and for many people this causes stinging, redness or dryness wherever it's sprayed, especially on the neck and wrists.

Often it isn't the fragrance itself that causes the reaction, but the combination of alcohol and a concentrated dose of scent on one spot of skin.

Three alternatives to spraying on skin

Fragrance oils: perfume made with an oil base instead of alcohol. They spread more slowly and smell softer, but are still applied directly to the skin.

Scented body lotion: a weaker concentration spread over a larger area makes the scent milder – but it also fades faster.

Fragrance jewellery: the scent is sprayed onto a small ceramic disc inside a piece of jewellery, never onto the skin. The disc holds the perfume for you and releases it slowly throughout the day.

How it works with AMBRA

Lift the disc out of the jewellery, spray it with your own perfume and let it dry for a minute. Click it back in – the scent is then released slowly over 12–24 hours, warmed by your body heat, without ever touching your skin.

If you use an oil-based perfume, the scent lasts even longer in the disc. You can switch fragrance by switching discs, and refill discs are sold in sets.

What should you choose?

If your skin reacts to perfume, fragrance jewellery is the closest thing to your favourite scent you'll find – you're using the exact perfume you always have, just carried in the jewellery instead. If you have persistent rashes or itching, however, you should speak to a doctor.