Natural Perfumers Guild
The Natural Perfumers Guild moves forward
After twenty years to update its mission and goals, we are changing our course. The guild still believes Natural Perfume Certification is key to the future relevance and transparency of our art, and that is where our emphasis will be moving forward.
Where We Were, What We Accomplished
2006–2026
The Natural Perfumers Guild was established in 2006 as an international trade organization dedicated to promoting the beauty and benefits of 100% natural fragrances and amplifying the voices of artisan natural perfumers.
We endeavored to educate consumers about natural perfumes produced with the finest ingredients found in nature and establish standards for the perfumery community to define natural perfumes and preserve the rich heritage of perfumery before the introduction of synthetic aroma chemicals and isolates.
We also strived to further education and apprenticeship opportunities for perfumers seeking to work with the natural palette of materials and be an advocate for sustainable practices to help protect the beautiful ecosystem that brings us such treasured aromatics.
In 20 years, the Natural Perfumer’s Guild achieved many great successes in reaching these goals. We established a Code of Conduct for our Guild members, holding to the highest standards for natural products. The Guild worked collaboratively to produce a clear and comprehensive definition of natural fragrances and offered certification processes for perfumers and perfumes.
We distributed education materials to trade organizations and consumers, and coordinated many exciting projects, including The Mystery of Musk, Outlaw Perfumes, Brave New Scents, and Joy in January, to share the magic and wonder found through natural fragrances. The Guild worked with suppliers to expand natural aromatic material offerings, offered educational resources and apprenticeships, and furthered efforts for sustainable practices in perfumery.
Where We’re Going
2026 Onward
Looking to the future for the Natural Perfumery Guild, we are announcing the closing of the day-to-day operations of the Guild. Through the hard work and efforts of our leadership and member body, we accomplished so many of the goals and missions the Guild was established to complete.
The major objective for the Guild going forward will be the certification of natural perfumes and perfumers. There is much confusion online due to the greenwashing of synthetics, so the Guild will continue to use the time-honored methods that have been standard for us over the past 20 years to review and determine adherence to natural aromatics in the evaluation process.
Please visit the new home for the Natural Perfumers Guild at the Natural Perfumery Institute website starting August 1, 2026. While that page is under construction, you can contact us at anya@naturalperfumers.com.
Educational materials featured on the Natural Perfumery Guild’s website will be archived at The Natural Perfumery Institute site at a later date.
Continuing the Work
We are still passionate about the future of natural perfumery and look forward to seeing the new developments and continued focus on truly natural fragrances, recognizable by the Guild’s Certified Natural Fragrance logo, which is available for certified perfumers to use on social media, their website, and marketing materials.