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Every creation is handmade with pure plant essences using traditional techniques in our Kansas City studio. All ingredients are carefully sourced from around the world with a preference for sustainably wild harvested and organic material. No synthetic ingredients are ever used.
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Nancy on May 17, 2023
5 out of 5 starsI love these sample options. The top is a little difficult but manageable. I got November for myself and a friend and it genuinely feels like sniffing a forest trail versus fantasized imaginings of a forest aesthetic (which are nice, too, but if you want a more literal forest trail smell, November is for you)
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Nancy on May 17, 2023
5 out of 5 starsNovember is literally like you're on an actual forest trail and decided to take a sniff of the path - it's wonderful!
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Far on May 16, 2023
5 out of 5 starsA wonderful item! It's definitely a great oceanic perfume, getting across that sea vibe without being too salty or too floral
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Haley on May 13, 2023
5 out of 5 starsI took a chance on a few new decks recently and have been so strongly drawn in to this one. Oftentimes, I find myself working with it daily, several times a day. This is an absolutely beautiful deck and is incredibly in tune with my energy. The artwork is simple, yet intricate, and is just so, so lovely! I hope to see more decks from this shop some day!
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Rachel on Apr 30, 2023
5 out of 5 starsI got this in a sample once and it smelled great on my skin. Didn't have such luck once I purchased the big bottle. :( most definitely smells like a beach though. It'll transport you for sure.
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Andi on Apr 29, 2023
5 out of 5 starsGlad I got the sample pack, came before expected, got to try out the different scents I was curious about, came in adorable packaging and my cats approved of two out of the three scents. Of course they didn’t care for the scent I like the most.
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Elvera on Apr 13, 2023
4 out of 5 starsVery happy with it, cards are nice to hold and the images are beautiful. Magic.
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Vincent on May 15, 2023
5 out of 5 starsExcellent as always, my signature scent. It really does smell just like a bonfire.
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Vincent on May 15, 2023
5 out of 5 starsExcellent as always, my signature scent. It really does smell just like a bonfire.
About ForStrangeWomen
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the crew
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the production table
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the elements
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the studio
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Strange Alchemy
Shop members
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Ash
Designer, Web Manager, Marketer
Ash joined FSW in 2016 after finishing her Illustration degree at the Kansas City Art Institute. Her dark and delicate aesthetic has a following of its own as it interprets the mysterious elements of nature.
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Jill
Owner, Alchemist, Photographer
I'm inspired by the communication of plants through their essences, the beauty of masterfully extracted plant materials, and the therapeutic application of these aromatics. I want to share the mood and aesthetically brilliant nuance of each perfume.
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Tara
Customer Service, Order Fulfillment, Production
Tara has been with us since 2012. She is the hands of FSW; assembling every element of packaging, making the batches of perfume and lip balm from scratch, and providing the sweetest customer service. Her eye for detail is her superpower.
Production partners
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Locket Lady
NJ, United States
All of my lockets and compacts for solid perfume are manufactured here in the United States. They are made from antique design plates and molds, using nickel and lead-free brass with high quality finishes.
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oddities prints
Kansas City, MO
local screenprinter
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Two Tone Press
Kansas City, MO
Michelle and Angie from Two Tone Press add a beautiful tactile element to the packaging by hand printing the designs with antique presses. Michelle is a Sand Dollar kind of lady, and Angie prefers Winter Kitty. Be sure to check out their shop on Etsy
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Frequently asked questions
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
Which last longer?
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.
Gift wrapping and packaging
All of our orders are carefully wrapped with beautiful details, and sending a package directly to a gift recipient will be appropriate. If your order is a gift, you may let us know in the notes at checkout to include a short note or to leave out the receipt.