Refillable Perfumes: Stores Where You Can Get Your Bottles Topped Up

As we become increasingly aware of the environmental impact we're having on the planet, our strive to be more sustainable in every aspect of life becomes stronger. From switching tampons for menstrual cups, face wipes for reusable cleansing pads and actively choosing sustainable beauty products, small changes can help to minimise your daily waste. But what about your beautiful, albeit empty, perfume bottles?

You could recycle them, leave them on your dresser as decoration or you could have them refilled with the original juice to use all over again.

The rest of the beauty industry has already made waves in the world of refills, with everything from skincare creams to makeup palettes available in refillable packaging. Plus, last month, personal care conglomerate Proctor & Gamble announced they will roll out refillable packaging across a number of their beauty brands, including Herbal Essences and Head & Shoulders, in 2021, marking the first time refills have been rolled out across the mass market.

The great thing about perfume refills (aside from the environmental benefits) is the fact that the bottles are often so beautiful. Rather than manufacturing and buying the same bottle over and over, you'd get to keep your favourite perfume bottle for ever - plus, you'd save a few pennies while you're at it. Win-win.

In-store & online refills

At the forefront of the eco-responsible concept is Thierry Mugler, having offered customers discounted top-ups since 1992. Today, you can still have the brand's most popular scents, Angel Eau de Parfum and Eau de Toilette, Alien Eau de Parfum and Womanity Eau de Parfum, refilled in-store.

Le Labo boutiques offer a similar in-person service, refilling your empty bottle with a fresh, handmade batch of the originally purchased scent, at a 20 per cent discount. This is available for every Le Labo fragrance. And if that wasn't incentive enough, the stores themselves are Instagrammable heaven and well worth a visit each time.

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