the wait is over.
a limited edition of just 140 numbered bottles. only a handful left. The lostinflowers reserve extrait de parfum is now available to the public — a rare and final invitation into one of our most precious compositions.
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woody amber
fall into stars
Celestial indian oud. Liquid gold with spicy floral top.
$235 - $960
gourmand oriental
melt my heart
Celestial indian oud. Sumptuous chocolate meets rare orris butter with intense & floral facets.
$235 - $960
lost in flowers
Celestial indian oud. Tuberose, jasmine, and narcissus in unapologetic bloom with woody musky undertones.
woody oriental
A narcotic blend of celestial indian oud, violet leaf, and amber with floral-green facets.
The Rare Art of Real Oud
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Truly Sacred Ingredients
Sandalwood
Warm, creamy, and meditative. A timeless, lingering wood that soothes the soul.
Tuberose
Warm, creamy, and meditative. A timeless, lingering wood that soothes the soul.
Jasmine
Lush and intoxicating. Millions of petals, one exquisite, unforgettable scent.
DISCOVERY SET
not sure where to begin?
Start with our Discovery Set, 6 iconic scents in 2ml sprays, delivered in a velvet pouch. Perfect for gifting or falling in love slowly.
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oils
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woody amber
fall into stars
celestial indian oud. Liquid gold with spicy floral top.
$68 - $470
gourmand oriental
melt my heart
Celestial indian oud. Sumptuous chocolate meets rare orris butter with intense & floral facets.
$68 - $470
lost in flowers
Celestial indian oud. tuberose, jasmine, and narcissus in unapologetic bloom with woody musky undertones.
$68 - $470
woody oriental
dead of night
a narcotic blend of celestial Indian oud, violet leaf, and amber with floral-green facets.
$68 - $470
faq's
what is oud?
Oud is one of the most expensive substances in the world even pricier than gold, with some types costing up to $100,000 per kilo. It comes from the Aquilaria tree, found only in Southeast Asia.
The tree produces oud resin only when it’s infected by a specific fungus. This resin is then distilled and used in perfumery. The wood is also known as agarwood and can be burned as incense or used for furniture.
Oud has been valued for centuries, but sustainable practices for harvesting it in perfumery are a more recent development.
what’s the difference between synthetic and real oud?
Synthetic oud is made in a lab to mimic the scent of real oud. Most perfume brands choose this option because working with real oud comes with several challenges:
It’s extremely expensive - not just the oud itself, but also the production and finding partners willing to work with it.
It’s hard to source and often limited in supply.
Importing it can be complicated, as it’s a highly regulated and precious material.
There’s also a noticeable difference in scent. Like the difference between synthetic rose oil and pure rose oil, real oud smells more natural, earthy, and powerful - rich with depth and character that synthetics can’t fully match.
where does strangelove source its oud?
We currently source our oud from India, which is known for producing the highest quality oud in Southeast Asia.
Elizabeth first began working with oud in the early 2000s, after a trip to Borneo where she was invited to help promote sustainable ingredients. Over time, we’ve explored many types of oud, but Indian oud has proven to be the perfect match for the Strangelove collection.