last rites
perfumery
Handcrafted alternative fragrances inspired by
naturalia, nostalgia, sacred ritual & the occult
OVER 30 BEST-SELLING SCENTS
We specialize in dark, woodsy and musky unisex scents, incense-inspired blends, decadent funeral florals, and seasonal gourmands.
If you’ve ever walked into an occult shop or an old church and thought “I wish I could wear this smell,” you’ve come to the right place!
LUXURY AVANT GARDE FRAGRANCES
WITHOUT THE LUXURY PRICE POINT
sacramental scents
All our perfumes are handmade in house, in small batches with ritual precision.
Each of our scents are created start to finish by Miranda using olfactory chemistry combined with holistic aromatherapy techniques. All our fragrances are conceptualized, formulated, and handcrafted in our Massachusetts studio .
We use locally sourced organic candelilla wax
(a special vegan alternative to beeswax), moisturizing sweet almond oil, and natural fragrance to create an intimate, magical scent experience.
We also design and print all our labels
in house!
WHY PERFUME BALM?
We’ve been slinging vintage on and offline for over 20 years, but we also spent several years in the fine fragrance industry.
We were grossed out by all the cloying, fake-smelling designer perfumes on the market, not to mention the insane price points and wasteful, toxic formulations.
We reject the current price-gouging trends (even among alternative indie perfumers), who often put more effort into their packaging and marketing than their perfumery itself.
We believe luxury fragrance should be:
+ Accessible to everyone without sacrificing quality
+ Safe for your skin but strong enough to last
+ Gentle on the planet
+ A personal essence, not based on hype
and most of all…
dark, delicious, enchanting and enticing!
In 2025, our offerings now feature over 30 unique scents.
Our blends are inspired by haunting local lore, religious and occult ritual, beloved memories, familiar moments, and the dark side of natural world.
We reference our favorite ghost stories, North American history, personal travels, music, literature, film, and pop culture when creating new fragrances.
Each scent is designed to transport you to a certain place, time or mood.
Here at Last Rites,
we believe fragrance is just as fun, personal and creative to wear as our clothing.
Our scents allow you to make a subtle statement and enjoy another layer of history and expression.
Wear them with your favorite vintage pieces and rest in peace!
You can find our full line of perfumery here on
our website, and available for sale (and sniff!)
at all of our in-person markets and events.
Check out our Events page here.
HOW TO USE
Solid perfumes are a scented balm, made with a blend of carrier oil, wax and essential/fragrance oil blends.
Swirl with your finger to melt, and apply to pressure points for a spellbinding personal scent.
FAQ
100% cruelty-free
100% vegan
100% sulfate, pthalate + paraben free
100% recyclable packaging
100% non-GMO
zero-waste
Our perfumes come in XL 2 oz. tins -
they are 4x larger than any other solid perfume on the market!
Our tins give you over a year’s supply in one package if you’re wearing it every day.
Our perfumes do not expire, but they may dry out around the 2-year mark - usually well before you run out!
This is roughly the equivalent of a 100ml bottle of spray-on perfume, but at 1/4 of the price of most luxury fragrances.
We do not use alcohol in our perfumes.
Our fragrances are 100% clean, vegan and safe for sensitive skin (unless you have a particular allergy - please be safe!)
On the skin, the fragrance lasts about 6-8 hours depending on your body chemistry, and can be reapplied as needed.