PERFUME
In order for the figs that we know and love to exist a wasp has to die inside of it. Figs are inverted flowers and have a symbiotic relationship with the fig wasps. The male figs are a nest for the eggs of the wasps and coat all the babies in their pollen when their born. If a wasp where to fly into a female fig they are stripped of their wings and antennas from the tight opening and deliver the pollen. They die alone as the fig digests them and creates the fruit.
Fig Wasp is a spicy green fruity scent. At the top you have fresh cut grass and greenery that gives way the to the heart of spicy fig leaves with a venomous bite.
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Fig
Bergamot
Fresh Cut Grass
Guaiacwood
Oakmoss
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Fig Wasp is a handmade small batch perfume made and bottled in Oregon, queer owned and operated.
Diluted to 20% "Parfum" in alcohol
This perfume is vegan and alcohol based, test perfume on discreet area of skin to test for any allergies first.
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Ingredients: Alcohol, Vetiver EO, Iso E Super, Glycolierral, Benzyl Salicylate, Peonile, Ambrettex XNM 0512, Galaxolide, Patchouli Dark EO, Linalool, Rose Oxide, Guaiacwood, Hedione, Cyclamen Aldehyde, Bitter Orange EO, Bergamot EO, Oakmoss Absolute, Javanol, Floralozone, Aldehyde C-12 MNA, Methyl Laitone, Ho Wood EO, Cypriol EO, Gamma Octalactone, Stemone, Galbanum Resinoid, Jasmine Grandiflorum Absolute, Galbex183, Calone, Damascone Alpha, Raspberry Ketone, Coumarin, Ethyl Maltone, Triplal, Geosmin, Dipropylene Glycol.
An ode to Jeanne Mammen, an artist active in early 20th century documenting the unique queer scene of Berlin after WW1. She acted as a fly on the wall at cafes and clubs, illustrating the burgeoning city life. Berlin at the time was seen as an unrepairable den of sin. That left space for queer folk to make lives for themselves unburdened by the conservative masses.
Bright violet strikes through the cold mossy cobblestone streets. The lights of a small café pierce through the dark night drawing her into its warmth. Café Nollendorf the sign read. A single violinist played in the corner for the small crowd, most of them not paying attention. Two women taken by the somber song slow dance looking deeply into each others eyes. Jeanne settles at a table, inhales the smoky ambiance of the café, and starts to draw.
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Violet
Incense
Black Pepper
Vanilla
Oakmoss
Sandalwood
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The Observer is a handmade small batch perfume made and bottled in Oregon, queer owned and operated.
This perfume is vegan and alcohol based, test perfume on discreet area of skin to test for any allergies first.
Diluted to 20% "parfum" in alcohol
Allergy Warning: This perfume contains high amounts of oakmoss absolute which can cause irritation on sensitive skins.
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Ingredients: Alcohol, Vertofix Coeur, Cashmeran, Iso E Super, Clearwood, Pentalide, Javanol, Ebanol, Dihydro Ionone Beta, Guaiacwood Multiorigin, Black Pepper, Vanilla Absolute, Benzyl Benzoate, Oakmoss Absolute, Ambroxan, Frankincense Black, Violet Key Accord, Cedarwood Texas, Hedione, Bergamot EO, Methyl Laitone, Patchouli Dark, Alcohol C-9, Vanillin, Dipropylene Glycol.
Coeur d’Artichaut is a french saying that directly translates to artichoke heart but is used to refer to someone who falls in love quickly and easily.
This is a scent that I have lovingly been calling my surreal summer salad. It’s a fruity citrus oddity. Soft vegetal greenery melding with caramel resins, bright mandarin and creamy mango. This is unlike any citrus scent you’ve smelled before.
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Grapefruit
Mandarin
Mango
Artichoke Absolute
Aged Benzoin
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Coeur d'Artichaut is a handmade small batch perfume made and bottled in Oregon, queer owned and operated.
This perfume is Vegan and alcohol based, test perfume on discreet area of skin to test for any allergies first.
Diluted to 17% "EDP" in alcohol
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Ingredients: Alcohol, Triethyl Citrate, Benzoin Res Laos Matured, Iso E Super, Hedione, Mandarin Fold, Frankincense Black, Artichoke Absolute, Coffee Bean Oil, Ginger EO, Mysore Wood Blend, Brahmanol, Paradisamide, Prenyl Salicylate, Bitter Orange EO, Cassis 345B, Dodecalactone Delta, Petitgrain Bigarade Organic, Dipropylene Glycol, Habanolide, Geraniol, Amber Fossilized, Norlimbanol, Ambrettolide, Galaxolide, Carrot Absolute, Galbex 183, Citroasis Base, Methyl Laitone, Aldehyde C-14 Peach, Spirodecane, Zingerone Crystals, Grapefruit Mercaptan.
New Batch in Progress
Demimonde, a French term from the 19th century meaning half world. Used to refer to high end prostitutes that would accompany rich men to events and parties. A foot in both worlds.
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A cold sheen of metal and its done, the femme fatal has claimed another victim. She collects his wallet and jewelry and leaves the villa, out into the cold night. She's got to make it by somehow and refuses to be a plaything of the rich. No one will suspect a women, society deems her weaker because of her gender but she's out to prove them wrong.
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*Leather
Rose
Cardamom
*Blood
Amber
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Demimonde is a handmade small batch perfume made and bottled in Oregon, queer owned and operated.
This perfume is vegan and alcohol based, test perfume on discreet area of skin to test for any allergies first.
Diluted to 20% "parfum" in alcohol
*Synthetic note, no animal based ingredients used.
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Ingredients: Alcohol, Phenyl Ethyl Alcohol, Iso E Super, Vertofix Coeur, Vetiver EO, Velvione, Cashmeran, Pentalide, Guaiacwood EO, Javanol, Black Pepper EO, Phenyl Acetaldehyde Dimethyl Acetal, Rose Oxide, Tobacco Absolute, Nutmeg EO, Sage EO, Maritima, Ambrox Super, Bisbolene, Cardamom EO, Safraleine, Vanillin.
Sample Sets
Customizable Pick 5 perfume 2ml sample pack.
Your options are:
The Observer - Violet, Incense, Sandalwood, Vanilla, Oakmoss
Morosexual - Tobacco, Vanilla, Patchouli, Jasmine, Star Anise
Demimonde - Blood*, Rose, Cardamom, Leather*, Amber
Fig Wasp - Fig, Bergamot, Fresh Cut Grass, Guaiacwood, Oakmoss
Judith - Burnt Cotton Candy, Lily, Arabian Oud, Dry Amber, Deer Musk*
Utopia - Clean Water, Fresh Apples, Geranium, Green Plants, Oud
Stel - Motor Oil, Desert Air, Metal, Frankincense, Oud
Déchets - Jasmine, Tuberose, Angelica Root, Saffron, Cardamom
Coeur d’Artichaut - Grapefruit, Mandarin, Mango, Artichoke Absolute, Aged Benzoin
Mycelium - Soil, Mushrooms, Patchouli, Black Currant, Hinoki WoodOut of Stock
Cape Disappointment - Coastal Wood, Seaweed, Musk, Ambergris, Salty Ocean
Techno Priest (Limited Edition) - Absinthe, Rose Absolute, Violet Absolute, Church Incense, Black Liquorice Out of Stock
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TW Perfumes are handmade small batch perfume made and bottled in Oregon, Queer Owned and operated.
These perfumes are vegan with the exception of Dechets (Beeswax Absolute), Cape Disappointment (Hycraceum Absolute animal musk) and Feral (Castoreum and wool absolute). As well as alcohol based, test perfume on discreet area of skin to test for any allergies first.
Diluted to 15-20% in alcohol
Allergy Warning: The Observer contains high amounts of oakmoss absolute which can cause irritation on sensitive skins.
*Synthetic note, no animal ingredients where used to create it.
Give a loved one the gift of scent.
A digital gift card delivered via email.
The gift card does not a expire and can be used on any item in the store.
The Complete Sample set of all 11 perfumes in the permanent collection.
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The Observer - Violet, Incense, Sandalwood, Vanilla, Oakmoss
Cape Disappointment - Coastal Woods, Seaweed, Musk, Ambergris, Salty Ocean
Morosexual - Tobacco, Vanilla, Patchouli, Jasmine, Star Anise
Demimonde - Blood*, Rose, Cardamom, Leather*, Amber
Fig Wasp - Fig, Bergamot, Fresh Cut Grass, Guaiacwood, Oakmoss
Judith - Burnt Cotton Candy, Lily, Arabian Oud, Dry Amber, Deer Musk*
Utopia - Clean Water, Fresh Apples, Geranium, Green Plants, Oud
Stel - Motor Oil, Desert Air, Metal, Frankincense, Oud
Déchets - Jasmine, Tuberose, Angelica Root, Saffron, Cardamom
Mycelium - Soil, Mushrooms, Patchouli, Black Currant, Hinoki Wood
Coeur d’Artichaut - Grapefruit, Mandarin, Mango, Artichoke Absolute, Aged Benzoin
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Treading Water Perfumes are handmade small batch perfume made and bottled in Oregon, Queer Owned and operated.
These perfumes are vegan (Except Déchets & Cape Disappointment, Dechet contains beeswax absolute and Cape Disappointment contains Hyraceum an ethical animal musk) and alcohol based, test perfume on discreet area of skin to test for any allergies first.
Diluted to 15-20% in alcohol
Allergy Warning: The Observer, Mycelium & Fig Wasp contain high amounts of oakmoss absolute which can cause irritation on sensitive skins.
*Synthetic note, no animal ingredients where used to create it.
Build your own gift box!
Choose any three 10ml bottles from the permanent or limited line and net yourself a small discount!
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Options:
The Observer - Violet, Incense, Sandalwood, Vanilla, Oakmoss
Morosexual - Tobacco, Vanilla, Patchouli, Jasmine, Star Anise
Demimonde - Blood*, Rose, Cardamom, Leather*, Amber
Fig Wasp - Fig, Bergamot, Fresh Cut Grass, Guaiacwood, Oakmoss
Judith - Burnt Cotton Candy, Lily, Arabian Oud, Dry Amber, Deer Musk*
Utopia - Clean Water, Fresh Apples, Geranium, Green Plants, Oud
Stel - Motor Oil, Desert Air, Metal, Frankincense, Oud
Déchets - Jasmine, Tuberose, Angelica Root, Saffron, Cardamom
Mycelium - Soil, Mushrooms, Patchouli, Black Currant, Hinoki Wood Out of Stock
Cape Disappointment - Coastal Wood, Seaweed, Musk, Ambergris, Salty Ocean
Coeur d’Artichaut - Grapefruit, Mandarin, Mango, Artichoke Absolute, Aged Benzoin
Techno Priest (Limited Edition) - Absinthe, Rose Absolute, Violet Absolute, Church Incense, Black Liquorice Out of Stock
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Treading Water Perfumes are handmade, small batch perfume made and bottled in Oregon. Queer Owned and operated.
These perfumes are vegan (except for Cape Disappointment which has an animal musk. as well as Dechets and Mad Honey have Beeswax Absolute.) and alcohol based, test perfume on discreet area of skin to test for any allergies first.
Diluted to 15-20% in alcohol
*Synthetic note, no animal ingredients where used to create it.
ART PRINTS
8.5x11 digital fine art print of a digital illustration.
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Gender Fuck
Hayden Grossman
2022
8.5x11 digital fine art print of a wood block print.
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She’s a Killer 2
Hayden Grossman
2021
8.5x11 digital fine art print of a wood block print.
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She’s a Killer 1
Hayden Grossman
2021
*Frame not included
8.5x11 digital fine art print of a digital illustration.
Morosexual
Hayden Grossman
2022
*Frame not included