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Eau de parfum
Strangers Parfumerie À la folie
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
À la folie — a gourmand story by Strangers Parfumerie
À la folie Eau de Parfum by Strangers Parfumerie is a niche unisex fragrance launched in 2023.
It is an expressive composition at the crossroads of floral and gourmand accords, created for those who love distinctive, layered and emotional fragrances.
The Eau de Parfum reveals À la folie’s character with richness and dramatic flair, making it especially well suited to fans of a striking olfactory presence.
The name À la folie translates as “to madness”, and the fragrance truly embraces this mood: it does not try to be discreet or neutral.
Its character combines the sweetness of dessert, spicy warmth, tea-like depth and soft woody-tobacco nuances.
Thanks to its unisex positioning, the fragrance can develop intriguingly on any skin, changing with temperature, humidity and individual skin chemistry.
The fragrance’s development and character
At first, the composition comes across as a dense gourmand accord of almond cookies, crème brûlée and hazelnut.
The sweet profile never feels flat: black tea, cinnamon and a touch of spicy dryness bring it to life, creating the impression of a warm dessert served beside a cup of strong tea.
Gradually, the fragrance becomes fuller and more floral through heliotrope, rose, lavender and orange blossom.
In the base, À la folie takes on a rich, warm and slightly smoky character.
Vanilla and tonka bean soften the woody-amber foundation, while patchouli, tobacco and guaiac wood add depth and contrast.
This is not a light, fruity “compote” fragrance, but a rich perfume statement with a noticeable presence and a very powerful trail.
When and whom À la folie suits
À la folie is particularly fitting for cool weather, when gourmand and spicy notes unfold most expressively.
It can be chosen for an evening out, a festive occasion, a date or an atmospheric walk through the city.
The fragrance can also be worn in warm weather, but because of its very powerful trail, caution is advisable in enclosed spaces, along with a moderate application.
This release will appeal to those looking for a fragrance with character who are not afraid of sweet compositions.
It may appeal to lovers of vanilla, amber, tea, floral and woody fragrances, especially those who value not only comfort in perfumery but also a distinctive image.
Exact recommendations for applying À la folie to skin and clothing are not provided in the database, so it is best to determine the ideal number of sprays gradually, starting with a small amount.
The perfumer and its place in the brand’s style
The fragrance was created by Prin Lomros, perfumer and founder of Strangers Parfumerie.
The brand presents niche perfumery from Thailand and is known for pushing beyond familiar formulas, combining unexpected pairings with a powerful emotional delivery.
In À la folie, this idea is especially apparent: familiar dessert motifs are given a tea, floral, tobacco and woody context.
The fragrance demonstrates how a gourmand theme can be complex and multilayered.
Instead of a single obvious vanilla line, it develops as a full accord of almond cookies, crème brûlée, spices, flowers and a warm base.
As a result, À la folie comes across not simply as a sweet perfume, but as a rich artistic composition capable of drawing attention to this Thai niche house.
Similar fragrances
For comparison, try Bershka Pink Shades, Zara Red Vanilla and Bershka Pink Edition.
They may appeal to fans of sweet, fruity and floral fragrances, although À la folie stands out clearly through its more complex combination of tea, spicy, tobacco and woody nuances, as well as its very powerful trail.
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