LOVINGLY developed in London, independent perfume company Bel Rebel is, evidently, devised by a cohort of rebels – aiming to subvert the industry’s infatuation with pretty and pink perfumes. Cruelty-free, predominately vegan and produced in small batches of daring and enticing fragrances, Bel Rebel also refuses to compromise on environmental matters.
Peach Me perfume is composed like a mosaic of culturally unique ingredients plucked from across the globe, forming a vibrant, yet wholly cosmopolitan perfume. As the name clearly suggests, honeyed peach is the beating heart of this perfume, summoning the spirit of summer with a concoction of sweetness poised with splashes of unexpected spice.
The scent opens with the purest taste of peach, as if its ripe, lush juices has been directly dripped over the skin. A delightful blast of fruity richness, peach is framed with the equally effervescent aromas of sparkling oranges sourced from tropical California, along with vanilla absolute found in the depths of Madagascar and citrusy speckles of earthy mangoes.
Peach Me is £139 at Bel Rebel
After a couple of hours of wear, the perfume’s soft sugary accents are masterfully balanced with the pungent hints of black pepper, infused with sandlewood and creamy tonka from South America. The perfumes opening spell of warmth is gently preserved with spices of cinnamon, melted with burnt caramel accord that surfaces throughout the day.
Passionately placing sustainability at the core of its practice, Bel Rebel has assimilated a collection of imaginative solutions to avoid mass production. Each bottle of a Bel Rebel perfume is refillable and wrapped in bespoke mushroom packaging, grown in the Netherlands.
Every ingredient is ethically sourced, created in the brand’s London laboratory and transported by sea rather than sky, to minimise all carbon omissions. A small brand fearlessly striving for a seismic shift towards sustainability, Bel Rebel is a clarion call for all brands – from massive conglomerates to evolving indie brands – in the importance of maintaining an environmentally conscious ethos.
Valiantly experimental and tantalisingly flavoursome, Peach Me perfume is long-lasting formula, ensuring its symphony of sweetness and spice continues to fragrance your day.
by Sophia Ford-Palmer