Astral Projection For Strange Women

Unisex
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2020

At a glance

Is Astral Projection For Strange Women worth trying?

Astral Projection by For Strange Women is a fragrance for women and men.

Best match
Casual, Office wear in Spring, Summer
Performance feel
Moderate longevity with Intimate sillage
Signature profile
citrus, soft spicy, aromatic with Lemon Verbena, Bergamot, Chamomile

The first impression

Astral Projection by For Strange Women is a fragrance for women and men. Top notes are Lemon Verbena and Bergamot; middle notes are Chamomile, Lavender and Rose; base notes are Star Anise, Clary Sage, Valerian and Cedar.

What shapes the scent

citrus 100%
soft spicy 85%
aromatic 70%
anis 60%
floral 50%
herbal 40%
fresh spicy 35%
lavender 30%
rose 25%
powdery 20%

The perfumer behind it

Jill McKeever

Jill McKeever

Jill McKeever crafts evocative fragrances for For Strange Women, blending storytelling with unique scent profiles. Her creations often explore themes of nature, mythology, and introspection, resulting in deeply atmospheric compositions. Her work balances artistry with wearability, offering a distinct olfactory experience. McKeever’s perfumes invite wearers to immerse themselves in imaginative and sensory narratives.

Notes pyramid

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Lemon Verbena Lemon Verbena
Bergamot Bergamot

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Chamomile Chamomile
Lavender Lavender
Rose Rose

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Star Anise Star Anise
Clary Sage Clary Sage
Valerian Valerian
Cedar Cedar

The mood it creates

The Mystic Archetype: Portrait of Astral Projection For Strange Women

Essence

Astral Projection embodies the Mystic archetype, a seeker of ethereal truths and cosmic connections. The fragrance's blend of lemon verbena, bergamot, and star anise creates a meditative aura, as if designed for those who traverse the liminal spaces between reality and dreams. Its herbal and floral heart-chamomile, lavender, and rose-suggests a soul attuned to both earthly beauty and celestial whispers.

Style & Aesthetic

They favor flowing, unstructured silhouettes in muted tones, with occasional flashes of iridescence. Their aesthetic is a blend of bohemian ease and ritualistic precision, like a modern-day alchemist's robe paired with minimalist jewelry. The scent's aromatic freshness and powdery softness mirror their preference for textures that feel both grounding and weightless.

Philosophy & Values

They believe in the interconnectedness of all things, finding sacredness in the mundane. The valerian and cedar base notes reflect their commitment to rooting spiritual practice in tangible, earthy wisdom. Their values prioritize intuition over dogma, and the fragrance's balance of citrus brightness and herbal depth mirrors this harmony of logic and mysticism.

Relationships

They attract kindred spirits through quiet magnetism rather than overt charisma. Romantic partners often describe them as "intensely present yet somehow distant," much like the scent's intimate sillage that lingers just beyond reach. Friends value them for their ability to listen deeply, as the chamomile and lavender notes suggest a calming, nonjudgmental presence.

Lifestyle

Their days are punctuated by small rituals-morning tea ceremonies, moon-phase journaling-that align with the fragrance's rhythmic blend of fresh top notes and herbal basenotes. They might work in healing arts or creative fields, their workspace adorned with crystals and dried botanicals echoing the perfume's botanical palette.

Shadow

Their tendency to retreat into inner worlds can border on escapism, just as the fragrance's "astral" name implies a potential disconnect from material realities. The valerian note hints at a reliance on herbal remedies or spiritual crutches when avoiding earthly challenges.

Conclusion

Astral Projection is the olfactory equivalent of a tarot card-multilayered, enigmatic, and inviting interpretation. Like the Mystic who wears it, this fragrance exists at the intersection of the tangible and the ineffable, offering a scent trail that feels like a whispered incantation.