Aankondiging During the summer months I refrigerate orders prior to shipping. I am not responsible for heat damage incurred in transit or after delivery. Expect delays due to COVID-19 and cuts to USPS! Please read my shop policies prior to purchase. Enfleurage has moved. Email me at abby [!at] wildveil.com to learn more.



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WILD VEIL • Natural perfume grown in Vermont. Handmade aromatic extracts, including enfleurage, absolutes, resinoids, and tinctures.



Welcome! My name is Abby Hinsman and I am a natural perfumer specializing in whole plant fragrances composed from my own extractions of exquisite natural materials, many of which I grow organically, or collect in the Northern hardwood coniferous forest on my family's land.



In my product pages you will often find photographs I have taken of my homemade enfleurage, tinctures, absolutes, and resinoids, as well as the aromatic plants, that provided key notes in the composition. I draw all of the colored pencil artwork for Wild Veil, and I photograph products in my home, organic gardens, and in the wild. All fragrance orders come beautifully gift wrapped with pressed and cured flowers from my organic gardens, along with a handwritten note. Many of my perfumes come with handwritten labels, too!



I envision this shop as a virtual encounter with natural aromas, as you tour my cabinets and gardens. Please enjoy the roses, lilacs, honeysuckle, peonies, gardenias, plumeria, violets, tobacco, herbs, taiga, floodplains, and more. And don't forget to stop and smell.



ABOUT NATURAL PERFUMERY

Natural perfumery is the art of creating alchemical fragrances from purely natural sources such as organic, ethically harvested, and wildcrafted essential oils, absolutes, flora, butters, and waxes. Perfumes are handmade to order to ensure vitality and potency. Many of my perfumes are purely botanical and vegan (with the exception of my solid perfumes, which incorporate raw organic beeswax).



I use alchemy to compose my creations using exquisite natural ingredients sourced from all of the world, or collected from my own backyard. This means that while every item is unique, there may be slight variations within a perfume depending on the season and the source of the raw materials.



Intimate and subtle, natural perfumes wear close to the body. They radiate their fragrance for a few hours before softening completely into the skin. Natural perfumes often smell quite different in the bottle than on your body. Make sure to test a fragrance on your skin before deciding whether or not it is for you! As your skin warms the wax or oil emulsion, the plant essences mingle with your particular biochemistry, activating a unique scent [*green alchemy*]. For me, part of the pleasure lies in reapplication, periodically renewing your sensual bond with organic matter. Botanical oils contain wonderful therapeutic benefits, and so you may find a blend rejuvenates not only your senses, but mind and body. My perfumes are handcrafted from essential oils, absolutes, CO2 extracts, and other botanical compounds, wild harvested or organic when possible. They do not contain preservatives, fragrance oils, artificial colors or flavorings, SLS (Sodium Lauryl Sulfate), or parabens of any kind.



HOW TO EXPERIMENT

If you are unsure whether a product is right for you, I recommend starting with a small or sample size before committing to a full size. My "few drops" listing for fragrances is a great way to sample a wide array for minimal cost!



SHELF LIFE

All of my creations use only fresh ingredients and are free of SLS, parabens, preservatives, artificial colors or flavorings, and fragrance or synthetic oils. Hair and skin care products should retain their aromatic and therapeutic properties for a year or more, kept in a cool, dry, and dark area. Natural perfumes never spoil, but they may lose their top notes over time, while the base notes may deepen.



PRECAUTIONS

Plant essences are generally non-toxic and non-irritating, but they can cause sensitization in some individuals. I recommend patch testing a small area such as the inner wrist before full application, especially if you are unsure if you have a sensitivity to any natural oils, butters, or waxes. If you have a known allergy concern, please read the ingredients and notes listed, and if you are still unsure, kindly let me know.



SALES, RETURNS, ETC.

All sales are final. No returns, refunds, or exchanges.

Due to the nature of my perfumes and for safety and hygienic reasons, I cannot accept returns. Not liking a scent is not a valid reason for a refund; this is what samples are for. I discourage blind buying natural perfumes, enfleurage, and extrait from enfleurage, especially if you are new to these. Please sample before buying in larger sizes. Thank you!



During the summer months I refrigerate orders prior to shipping. If you have ordered something meltable, such as a deodorant, pomade, solid perfume, or cream, I recommend retrieving your package promptly upon receipt, especially if you live in a warm climate. I am not responsible for temperature during transit nor after delivery.



Please note some settling is normal with natural products (for example, makeup and deodorants). You are accepting this when you commit to purchase. If you know that you are reactive or allergic to particular ingredients, please check list of ingredients in the product listing and, for fragrances, the "notes." You are responsible for patch testing your product to: 1) ensure safety of use; and 2) screen for known sensitivities or allergies. The inner wrist is typically a safe area for patch testing. And, if you have concerns about an allergy, please contact me prior to placing your order to ensure the product will be safe for your use. I will work with you to customize the right product for you.



All images and art copyright Abby Hinsman 2016.