Let’s be honest — scents in summer can be tricky. Ofc tit’s an inward bliss for your senses when a breeze carries the faintest trace of something fresh and powdery. But the minute a fragrance is too strong, synthetic, or cloying, especially in this heat, it’s game over. Suddenly, you’re reaching for water and wondering why you’re bothered at all. That’s why summer calls for fragrances that are light, clean, and kind. If you’ve been on the hunt for something that smells like real sunshine, earth after rain, or that first breeze through jasmine creepers — but without the environmental guilt — this is for you.
We’ve rounded up a few standout sustainable fragrance options that don’t just feel good, they do good too.
1. The Bare Bar Rose and Jasmine Natural Deodorant
This isn’t your average “natural deodorant” that gives up on you halfway through your day. The Bare Bar’s rose and jasmine version smells like a gentle summer morning walk through a blooming garden, minus the sneeze attack.
It’s aluminium-free, made with real essential oils, and comes in eco-conscious packaging. No toxins, no parabens, no drama. Just a soft, floral freshness that holds up through humid days and power yoga sessions alike.
Feels like: You’re wearing fresh flowers without having to awkwardly explain why.
Sustainability note: Minimalist, plastic-free packaging and natural ingredients.
2. House of Moksha Vetiver Oud
Grounded, earthy and quietly luxurious — this one is for the folks who want their scent to feel like a secret rather than a billboard. Khus, aka Vetiver, gives it that grassy, cooling depth, while oud adds a smoky, sophisticated base that lingers most subtly. It’s almost like touching some grass amidst your drab desk job.
This unisex fragrance is handcrafted in small batches and uses responsibly sourced ingredients — because smelling expensive shouldn't come at the planet’s expense.
Feels like: A slow evening drive through monsoon-kissed hills.
Sustainability note: Artisanal, vegan, and made without synthetic nasties.
3. Naso Profumi Tamarind Infused in Bergamot
This one's a summer mood in a bottle. Think zingy citrus layered with that delicious tang of tamarind — sweet, sour, and endlessly refreshing.
Naso Profumi uses ingredients that re ethically sourced and the blends are natural, completely free of synthetic chemicals. This not only helps make the fragrance more potent and long-lasting but also has the added value of being kind to your skin. The scent is light, bright, and playful — perfect for daytime brunches, weekend markets, or just a pick-me-up on dull days.
Feels like: A tropical fruit bowl and your favourite linen dress.
Sustainability note: Clean ingredients, responsibly packaged, and proudly made in India.
4. Boond Fragrances Sandali Natural fragrance Oil
Fragrance is poetic and then there’s the art of fragrance-making itself. Boond, an Indian brand championing slow perfumery, is helping revive the age-old tradition of attar distillation in Kannauj — a city once renowned as India’s perfume capital. Their Sandali ittar, crafted using traditional methods and sandalwood oil, is a sustainable ode to earthy, grounding scents. It feels like your body’s own fragrance with the added benefit of cooling your body on a scorching summer day.
Feels like:
A quiet moment under an old sandalwood tree, skin warmed by the sun, breeze carrying whispers of temple incense and earth after rain.
Sustainability note:
Boond’s Sandali Ittar is distilled using centuries-old deg-bhapka methods in Kannauj, with no alcohol, no synthetics, and minimal water waste