What is Voile de Parfum?
"Voile de Parfum" — meaning "Veil of Perfume" — is a vintage term for light, oil-based fragrances designed to be worn as a mist on the skin. Inspired by this timeless tradition, our Voile perfumes are crafted with 100% organic Isopropyl Myristate (IPM), a luxurious, non-alcohol base naturally derived from coconut oil.
Unlike traditional alcohol-based perfumes, which can be drying and evaporate quickly — especially in humid climates — our IPM-based Voile mists linger beautifully, offering a soft, lasting scent experience that melds with your skin’s warmth.
Perfectly wonderful on skin (especially after a shower) and lightly smoothed through the hair, our Voile perfumes elevate your beauty rituals with a whisper of scent. However, they are not formulated for use on the face, and care should be taken to avoid contact with wood, fabric, or other porous surfaces, as the natural oils may stain.
At Lava & Salt, we believe true luxury should never come at the expense of your well-being or the planet. That’s why we’ve chosen organic, naturally derived IPM over conventional, toxic perfumer’s alcohol.
Most perfumer’s alcohols are “denatured” with additives like Bitrex and diethyl phthalate to make them undrinkable — chemicals that not only render the alcohol poisonous but also introduce unnecessary harshness into your fragrance.
Our IPM is clean, skin-friendly, and biodegradable, allowing your perfume to unfold gracefully without the sharpness or dryness of alcohol-based formulas. The result is a purer, more refined scent experience — one that feels as beautiful as it smells.