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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.
Please Read: Etsy is not a place to find ideas to copy or imitate. Please do not recreate any portion of the material that you find here, which is copyrighted and trademarked. We have taken the time and energy to produce original packaging, writing, and products, and we encourage other artists to do the same. Thank you for understanding.
Announcement
SHIPPING UPDATE:
Please allow extra time for your order to arrive as there continue to be delivery delays and supply disruptions. If your USPS tracking isn't accurate please be patient, this is not under our control.
Visit FORSTRANGEWOMEN.COM to explore the full collection.
Join our newsletter: https://omniform1.com/signup/v1/60fae498363cb8001937b936_60fae705982653001c724528.html
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.
Please Read: Etsy is not a place to find ideas to copy or imitate. Please do not recreate any portion of the material that you find here, which is copyrighted and trademarked. We have taken the time and energy to produce original packaging, writing, and products, and we encourage other artists to do the same. Thank you for understanding.
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as123 on May 19, 2022
5 out of 5 starsI love it! I've used this perfume in the past and was very excited to use it again! It's warm and spicy and perfect for a fall/winter scent (but if I'm honest, I wear it all year round!).
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healingraindrops on May 5, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThe deck arrived soon than I thought. It’s a wonderful stock. Durable and flexible. I just received it today. I did a reading for myself and my sister to get a feel for this Oracle deck. I’m enjoying it. You did a wonderful job in creating this.
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Kenna on May 5, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThe photos really don't do these cards justice. They are beautifully foiled on the edges and have an almost decadently féminine feel to their witchy design. 10/10 do recommend the purchase to others as I was on the fence for several months about the price. They are very much worth it.
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Sarah on Apr 28, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThis is one of my favorite scents. You can definitely smell the tea without it becoming too sweet. It wears well and still smells good hours after application.
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Jessy on May 20, 2022
5 out of 5 starsReally nice perfume. Smokey but subtle. I've tried the oil before but not the solid perfume version - comparatively I think the smokey notes stand out more in this one, and the rainy scents stand out more in the oil. A scent that matches the mood of the colder seasons.
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as123 on May 19, 2022
5 out of 5 starsA wonderful addition to anyone's perfume collection! I was very interested by the description and am not disappointed. It's lovely and fairly light, perfect for an everyday scent!
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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the collection
Strange Alchemy
Since 2009, For Strange Women has created perfume exclusively from plant aromatics. We source beautiful plant extracts from around the world and value sustainable practices.
Botanical perfume can provide the spirit a connection to nature, the mind comfort, and the body an influence to calm or energize. We know that natural essences in just the right arrangement can transport the wearer to another time and place. These compositions are designed to create an experience that is beyond sensory aesthetics; conjuring memories from natural landscapes, experiences, and atmospheres remembered deep within the subconscious.
Although mainstream culture presents perfume as a cosmetic to conceal other scents or to make us more attractive, we seek instead to create a sensory ritual that provides a connection to nature through its ability to communicate with our senses. We find natural perfume to be genderless and feel that the scent signature of our skin should be complemented, not hidden. Most of all, For Strange Women perfume is intended be worn as a personal indulgence and source of inspiration.
These scents meld with the skin and stay close to the wearer. For those who are normally allergic to perfume, this is typically a reaction to the chemicals hidden inside synthetic fragrances. We find natural plant oils to be safer and more satisfying to the senses. The complex scent arrangements evolve as they are worn and fade gracefully throughout the day.
Shop members
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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.
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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 began FSW with the intention of specializing in natural materials and alternative perfume concepts. I'm inspired by the communication of plants through their essences and the therapeutic applications of botanical aromatics.
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.