No phthalates • No parabens • No synthetic dyes • No formaldehyde • Vegan-friendly • Cruelty-free
Our handcrafted natural fragrances surpass all industry standards of “clean” with their naturally derived ingredients blended in organic, non-GMO sugarcane alcohol. Poltergeist is formulated with our proprietary blend of safe synthetics and naturally derived ingredients (which are 100% naturally derived as defined by ISO 9235 - Natural Aromatic Raw Materials Vocabulary). The result is a clean, exquisitely crafted perfume that is vegan-friendly and non-toxic.
SCIENTIFIC NAME | DESCRIPTION | TYPE |
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ORGANIC SUGARCANE ALCOHOL | ORGANIC, NON-GMO SUGARCANE ALCOHOL | Naturally Derived |
TRIETHYL CITRATE | ESTER OF CITRIC ACID FROM CITRUS FRUITS / FUNCTIONAL ISOLATE | Naturally Derived |
JUNIPERUS VIRGINIANA | SUSTAINABLE STEAM-DISTILLED RED CEDARWOOD OIL | Botanical |
ARTEMISIA ABSINTHIUM OIL | WORMWOOD ESSENTIAL OIL | Botanical |
CEDRUS ATLANTICA | SUSTAINABLE STEAM-DISTILLED ATLAS CEDARWOOD OIL | Botanical |
CITRUS AURANTIUM BERGAMIA | COLD-PRESSED BERGAMOT FRUIT OIL | Botanical |
OXACYCLOHEXADEC-12-EN-2-ONE | AMBRETTOLIDE MUSK | Safe Synthetic |
TETRAMETHYL ACETYLOCTA-HYDRONAPHTHALENES | WOODY NOTE | Safe Synthetic |
CUPRESSUS SEMPERVIRENS | CYPRESS LEAF/NUT/STEM OIL | Botanical |
CITRUS LIMON | COLD-PRESSED LEMON PEEL ESSENTIAL OIL | Botanical |
CEDRUS DEODARA | HIMALAYAN CEDAR WOOD OIL | Botanical |
ABIES SIBIRICA | SUSTAINABLE STEAM-DISTILLED SIBERIAN FIR OIL | Botanical |
ETHYL HYDROXYPYRONE | CARMELLIC NOTE | Safe Synthetic |
BETA-CARYOPHYLLENE | SPICY CLOVE NOTE | Naturally Derived |
CEDRENYL ACETATE | WOOD NOTE | Safe Synthetic |
TERPINEOL | PINE NOTE | Safe Synthetic |
MYRISTICA FRAGRANS | NUTMEG KERNEL OIL | Botanical |
CANARIUM LUZONICUM | ELEMI GUM NONVOLATILES | Botanical |
ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS | ROSEMARY LEAF OIL | Botanical |
PELARGONIUM GRAVEOLENS | GERANIUM ESSENTIAL OIL | Botanical |
THUJA OCCIDENTALIS | CEDAR LEAF OIL | Botanical |
ZANTHOXYLUM PIPERITUM | JAPANESE PEPPER FRUIT EXTRACT | Botanical |
PIMPINELLA ANISUM | ANISE SEED OIL | Botanical |
ELETTARIA CARDAMOMUM | CARDAMOM SEED OIL | Botanical |
THYMUS VULGARIS | THYME LEAF OIL | Botanical |
ABIES BALSAMEA | SUSTAINABLE BALSAM CANADA EXTRACT | Botanical |
PROPANEDIOIC ACID, 1-(3,3-DIMETHYLCYCLOHEXYL) ETHYL, ETHYL ESTER | FRUITY WHITE MUSK NOTE | Safe Synthetic |
DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL | FUNCTIONAL / SOLVENT | Safe Synthetic |
PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL-HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE | FUNCTIONAL / ANTIOXIDANT | Safe Synthetic |
ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE | FUNCTIONAL / SOLVENT | Safe Synthetic |
CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE | ESTER OF FATTY ACIDS AND GLYCERIN FROM COCONUT AND PALM KERNEL OIL / FUNCTIONAL ISOLATE | Naturally Derived |
VETIVERIA ZIZANIOIDES EXTRACT | VETIVER ROOT EXTRACT | Botanical |
CORIANDRUM SATIVUM OIL | CORIANDER FRUIT ESSENTIAL OIL | Botanical |
JUNIPERUS MEXICANA | STEAM-DISTILLED TEXAS CEDAR WOOD ESSENTIAL OIL | Botanical |
POGOSTEMON CABLIN EXTRACT | PATCHOULI LEAF ABSOLUTE | Botanical |
POGOSTEMON CABLIN OIL | PATCHOULI ESSENTIAL OIL | Botanical |
JUNIPERUS OXYCEDRUS | CADE JUNIPER WOOD TAR | Botanical |
JUNIPERUS COMMUNIS | JUNIPER FRUIT ESSENTIAL OIL | Botanical |
CISTUS LADANIFERUS EXTRACT | LABDANUM LEAF/STEM ABSOLUTE | Botanical |
BOSWELLIA CARTERII EXTRACT | FRANKINCENSE GUM EXTRACT | Botanical |
OLIBANUM | FRANKINCENSE EXTRACT | Botanical |
SANTALUM AUSTROCALEDONICUM | NEW CALEDONIA SANDALWOOD ESSENTIAL OIL | Botanical |
OSYRIS LANCEOLATA OIL | AFRICAN SANDALWOOD ESSENTIAL OIL | Botanical |
MICHELIA CHAMPACA OIL | CHAMPACA FLOWER ESSENTIAL OIL | Botanical |
BETULA ALBA | STEAM-DISTILLED BIRCH TAR ESSENTIAL OIL | Botanical |
BULNESIA SARMIENTOI | STEAM-DISTILLED PALO SANTO WOOD ESSENTIAL OIL | Botanical |
FERULA GALBANIFLUA OIL | GALBANUM RESIN OIL | Botanical |
VANILLA PLANIFOLIA EXTRACT | VANILLA BEAN FRUIT EXTRACT | Botanical |
CINNAMOMUM ZEYLANICUM | CINNAMON BARK OIL | Botanical |
SALVIA SCLAREA OIL | CLARY SAGE ESSENTIAL OIL | Botanical |
CHAMECYPARIA OBUTUSA | HINOKI WOOD ESSENTIAL OIL | Botanical |
Poltergeist is part of our Limited Edition series, meaning it's not available regularly. We make small batches of this fragrance occasionally when its natural ingredients become available. This special release will be available only while supplies last!
Take a late-night motorcycle ride through a lush, dense pine forest with Poltergeist — a fragrance inspired by the physical energy of spirits themselves.
A limited re-release of one of Douglas Little's first original creations, Poltergeist is back for Fall but only in very limited quantities! This perfume is part smoke, part green, and all wild magic. A blend of intensely sexy galbanum, rock rose and patchouli paired with scorched birch tar and Artemisia Absinthium, also known as wormwood, a key ingredient in absinthe. Don’t worry if you start chasing the green fairy, it’s a known side effect of this intoxicating mix.
Listen to Heretic Founder/Perfumer Douglas Little tell the story behind Poltergeist:
Our fragrances are gender-neutral and made for everyone.
APPLICATION: We use plant-based natural ingredients, which means our scents are light and sheer. To increase staying power, you’ll want to apply the fragrance periodically throughout the day.
LAYERING: We also encourage you to layer two to three Heretic fragrances not only to increase the overall intensity but to help you create your next signature scent. Choose heavy and lighter blends to layer together, spraying or dabbing the stronger scent first. View the “Layer With” section above for our perfumer’s recommendations.
RETURNS: We only accept returns for defective or damaged products. If you’d like to sample the fragrance first, we recommend you start with one of our Discovery Sets or take our Fragrance Finder Quiz for a personally recommended scent.
SHIPPING: At this time, we can only ship within the contiguous United States. If you need to find an international retailer, please email us at concierge@hereticparfum.com.
Free shipping on orders of $125 or more. Otherwise, a $10 flat shipping fee applies.
GROUNDING & ENLIGHTENING
Our fragrances harness the aromatherapeutic power of the plant materials they’re composed of. With Poltergeist, you may discover a more grounded and a meditative state from the Ayurvedic healing properties present in our natural ingredients.
WORMWOOD
Protects the heart and stimulates a higher consciousness.
PINE
Cleanses the mind and soul to keep you grounded.
CISTUS LABDANUM
Quiets the mind to promote a calm, meditative state.