The Perfume Library

meltmyheart (Eau de Parfum)

8.3

Strangelove NYC · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Strangelove NYC meltmyheart Eau de Parfum is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent built around dark chocolate, ylang-ylang and sandalwood. Dark chocolate sits alongside mandarin orange, ginger and oud, while ylang-ylang, magnolia and orris butter add a floral, powdery, creamy softness. French sage and sandalwood give it a woody, spicy footing, and the whole stays in a sweet, oriental register. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters recommend fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Feminine and masculine votes are close, so it reads as in between. Ensar Oud Iris Noir Attar and Lyora Pathos have a close profile.

deadofnight (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

Strangelove NYC · 2014

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

Strangelove NYC deadofnight Eau de Parfum is a spicy, resinous unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. The notes read as one whole rather than in stages: cinnamon and ginger warmth deepens with Indian oud, incense and balsam, while tuberose and Damask rose add a soft floral edge. Amber, sandalwood and vanilla orchid sweeten it, and patchouli and gaiac wood give it a woody, slightly animalic depth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, followed by evening and night-out wear, while summer plays a small part. More voters call it masculine than feminine, though the feminine share is sizeable. Serge Lutens Cèdre and Sospiro Duetto have a close profile.

fallintostars (Eau de Parfum)

8.2

Strangelove NYC · 2019

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Parfum

Strangelove NYC fallintostars Eau de Parfum is a spicy, woody unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings, leaning a little masculine. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong, and most voters pick autumn and winter, with evenings and nights out as the favoured occasions. Spring works too, while summer is the least chosen season. Voters read it as masculine more often than feminine, though a fair number call it feminine. The scent is built on floral, spicy and woody accords. French jonquil, rose and saffron sit alongside Indian oud, labdanum and Peru balsam, while henna and Siam benzoin add a resinous, earthy warmth. Leathery and animal tones darken the character. Dunhill Arabian Desert and Meo Fusciuni Varanasi have a close profile.

lostinflowers (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Strangelove NYC · 2017

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Strangelove NYC lostinflowers Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that suits spring and fall best, and evenings and nights out in particular. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine, though masculine and classic votes are far from rare. The scent holds a floral, sweet line throughout. Jasmine, gardenia and champaca build the flowers; saffron adds a spicy warmth, and oud brings a woody, slightly animal depth. Powdery and creamy accords soften the blooms. Mugler Alien Oud Majestueux and Amouage Eidyya have a close profile.

silencethesea (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Strangelove NYC · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Strangelove NYC silencethesea Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets jasmine and tuberose against kelp and oud. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasion votes. On character, masculine leads, though feminine and modern votes are not far behind. It reads fresh, floral and aquatic, with green and spicy touches that roughen it slightly. Angelica and ambrette support the green, spicy side. White truffle and oud add an earthy, woody, animal depth, and ambergris rounds off the sea-air feel.

afirewithin (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Strangelove NYC · 2024

Floral · Green · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Strangelove NYC afirewithin Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that pairs a floral, smoky character with a woody, resinous backbone. Its longevity and sillage both rate as strong, and most voters score them high. It reads unisex rather than leaning masculine or feminine. Taken as a whole, the jasmine absolute and tuberose florals are balanced by sandalwood, cedarwood and cypress. Frankincense and oud add a smoky, resinous depth, while vanilla brings a creamy softness. Chamomile and apple lend a green touch that lightens the warmth.