What is the difference between the oils and solid perfumes?

Oil perfumes: • Top notes easily escape when smelling straight from the bottle and when it is first applied. This creates a vibrant opening to the perfume, but you also must wear it for at least 5 minutes before the true scent settles in. • These are better sealed inside their bottles, making the perfume able to be stored for a much longer time than the solids. Solid perfumes: • Top notes are muted since they are trapped in the beeswax, which releases the scent more slowly (less silage), but the base notes last a little longer on the skin during the dry down. • Scent is stronger in warm weather and on warm skin, as heat is needed to make the scent evaporate from beeswax

The silage and overall tenacity of each perfume is based more on the specific plant essences in a blend, not the carrier base. Earthy woods, roots, and spices tend to last much longer than delicate florals, herbs, and citrus. The Moongarden perfumes are twice as concentrated as all the other perfumes so that the delicate floral essences can be as powerful as the other blends.

What scents are good for Strange Men to wear?

Our culture tells us that sweet and floral scents are feminine in gender and that woodsy, spicy, musky scents are masculine. I believe that men can wear any scent they are comfortable in, as can women, and plant essences should not be limited by gender. However, if you are looking for a scent that is a bit more woodsy and traditionally masculine, we recommend trying Coyote, Horse, Tarantula, and Fireside Story.

What is the shelf life of the perfumes?

These perfume oils are in a jojoba wax base, and solids are in a beeswax base, so they will not turn rancid. The light floral, citrus, and other delicate top notes may begin to fade within the first year, and often the earthier components will become stronger over several years. Although the scent may change slightly after the first year, it will not expire.

What is the shelf life of the other products?

The Lip Embellishments are best if used within 2 years, but they are still safe to use after this. Sometimes if exposed to fluctuating temperatures, the shea butter in these will fractionate, causing a bumpy texture. This does not mean the balm has gone bad, and it is still useable, as the bumps go away when warmed up. The Rosehip Elixir Oil and Solid both must be stored very carefully (away from heat, sunlight, and oxygen exposure) and used within 6-8 months. The oils in these are fragile and oxidation will occur naturally because we do not put any harsh preservatives in it. The scent will drastically change if the oils go rancid, so this is the best way to determine their expiration.

How do I store these products?

• To prolong the life of the plant oils, store products in a cool (50-75 degrees F), dry place away from sunlight. • All FSW products are free of water, which mold and bacteria need in order to grow, so this type of concern is not an issue. • All perfume oils are in a liquid or solid wax base (not actually oil), so rancidity is also not an issue.

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London Fog

Name: London Fog
Brand: ForStrangeWomen
SKU: 209753368
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (20494 reviews)

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Materials: essential oils, jojoba oil, plant extracts, perfume bottle, natural perfume, scent, vanilla, bergamot, honey, black tea, earl grey, tea, organic

A London Fog is a latte of black tea leaves soaked in bergamot peel oil (Earl Grey), then brewed in warm milk and sweetened with a shot of vanilla syrup. This beverage is a favorite winter ritual and this aromatic replication is every bit as cozy and comforting. The uplifting bergamot rushes out to meet you first, then settles into the more subtle tea, vanilla, cream, and honey notes.

Black Tea | Bergamot | Vanilla | Cream | Honey

• 5mL or 20mL bottle with roller lid
• Includes a descriptive card and gift box.

Contains: Fractionated coconut oil, triethyl citrate, botanical parfum (made from essential oils, plant extracts, and plant resins)

Apply small amount to clean skin on pulse points.

Store away from direct sunlight and high temperatures.

Alcohol, phthalate, paraben, synthetic, and cruelty free.
Vegan, handmade, ethically sourced. 100% natural.

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Smells amazing. Even my husband who hates perfumes loves this.

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Lilith Mar 27, 2026

This fragrance is absolutely divine. It captures the essence of a true Earl Grey bright and aromatic.As it settles, a milky vanilla note emerges, adding a soft, creamy warmth without ever overpowering the composition. It strikes a perfect balance between freshness and comfort. When I’m craving an extra touch of coziness, I love layering it with a milk-based perfume, which enhances the creaminess. This seller absolutely outdid themselves with this and I would love to one day see a spray version! I even got a small sample of another perfume and the packaging inside was very cute and secure. This package came to Ireland so the delivery was expensive but this is out of the sellers control .I think the delivery expense still made this purchase worth it! Thank you so much and I will definitely be purchasing a full size next time ❤️

Lilith Mar 27, 2026