Why I Trust Mirth+Mettle: A Clean, Luxury Cologne for the Man in My Life

Why I Care About Clean Fragrance—A Message from Mrs. Mirth+Mettle

Hi, I’m Christiana—wife of the Founder and the behind-the-scenes heart of Mirth+Mettle. Like many of you reading, I care deeply about the products we bring into our home. From food to cleaning supplies to skincare, we’re all trying to make choices that are safe, effective, and free from harmful ingredients. But there was one area where I kept hitting a roadblock: my husband’s personal care products.

The Struggle with Clean Grooming Products

I'm far from perfect, but as I learn more and more about clean personal care, I spend a lot of time reading labels and choosing products with non-toxic ingredients. I thought I had everything covered—until I looked more closely at my husband’s colognes. Most of the colognes on his shelf were packed with chemicals, including phthalates, parabens, and other harmful substances. I began to realize that even though I was careful about what went into our food, skincare, and cleaning products, his colognes were still a blind spot for me.

It was frustrating. I wanted him to feel special with a luxurious fragrance, but I also didn’t want to compromise on safety. To make matters worse, those chemicals weren’t just affecting him—they were on my young boys, too. And that’s when I started to do more research into what was really in those colognes.

The Problem with Most Fragrances: Phthalates and Other Harmful Chemicals

As I dug deeper, I learned that many colognes—especially popular, mass-market ones—use phthalates like DEP (diethyl phthalate). This petroleum-based chemical is often used in fragrances to help them last longer. While it’s great that a scent lasts all day, what’s not so great is the fact that phthalates are linked to a number of health concerns, including hormone disruption.

Phthalates aren’t just in colognes, either. They’re commonly found in deodorants, body lotions, shampoos, and other personal care products. And it’s not just phthalates that are concerning. Fragrance chemicals, in general, can contain Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic Substances (PBTs), which accumulate in the body and environment over time, making them especially harmful. Some of these chemicals have even been classified as Carcinogens, Mutagens, or Reproductive Toxins (CMRs), meaning they can have long-term effects on our health.

I’m not trying to scare anyone—this isn’t a fear-mongering article, and I certainly don't want anyone to be scared to use the products in their home. It’s simply something I’ve started to become aware of as I’ve gotten older. It's something I want to get better at recognizing while also being realistic. Simply stated, once I learned about these chemicals, I knew I had to make a change, even if small at first, especially in the grooming products we used.

Mirth+Mettle: The Solution I Was Looking For

When my husband decided to launch Mirth+Mettle, I was beyond excited—not just because I knew it would be a great business, but because he was committed to making a product that was both luxurious and safe. Mirth+Mettle colognes are different. They're crafted with clean, non-toxic ingredients, and paraben and phthalate-free fragrances (and that's just the beginning of our high non-toxic standards!). They give you the complexity and richness of a high-end cologne, without all the harmful chemicals that I’d been trying to avoid.

For me, this was a game-changer. I could now know my husband had a fragrance (Skyline is his signature btw) that felt luxurious, sophisticated, and—most importantly—safe. Every bottle is designed with attention to detail, using only the highest-quality ingredients to deliver a fragrance that’s complex, long-lasting, and free from harmful toxins.

The Difference with Mirth+Mettle Colognes: Luxury Without the Harmful Ingredients

What I love about Mirth+Mettle is that these fragrances are anything but one-note. I’m sure you’ve experienced clean colognes that are faint, flat, or just not complex enough. But with Mirth+Mettle, you get the richness, depth, and sophistication of the high-end, mass-produced fragrances—without the nasty stuff. It’s the best of both worlds: a fragrance that’s bold, memorable, and crafted with safe, non-toxic ingredients.

Mirth+Mettle brings luxury and clean beauty together. The scents are designed by an award-winning perfumer who’s known for creating fragrances for some of the most expensive colognes on the market. So, while you might expect a hefty price tag with the luxury, Mirth+Mettle gives you the same artistry and craftsmanship—but without the harmful ingredients found in most high-end colognes.

A Cologne That Reflects His Character

If you're looking for a unique gift that’s both luxurious and safe for the man in your life—whether it’s for your husband, father, or son—Mirth+Mettle is the perfect choice. These colognes are designed for men who appreciate craftsmanship and quality, without compromising their health. It’s a fragrance that’s as bold and sophisticated as the man who wears it, but also safe for his skin—and yours.

Whether you’re gifting a signature scent for everyday wear or something a little more special, Mirth+Mettle offers a fragrance you can feel good about. After all, we should be able to enjoy luxury without having to worry about what’s in it.

With care,
Christiana
aka Mrs. Mirth+Mettle