Strangers Parfumerie: Best Sellers

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Strangers Parfumerie: Southeast Asian Gourmands with European Soul

Founded by Thai perfumer Prin Lomros, Strangers Parfumerie is unlike any other independent fragrance house. At its core is a deeply personal olfactory language — one that blends Southeast Asian ingredients and memories with the structure and restraint of European perfumery. The result? Scents that are emotional, unusual, and remarkably wearable — especially for gourmand lovers seeking something more sophisticated.

This unique tension between East and West, comfort and edge, is what defines Prin’s bestsellers — from smoky boozy blends to nostalgic desserts reimagined in extrait form. Here are five of our most-loved Strangers perfumes at Connection Parfumerie, and why they continue to captivate fragrance lovers across Australia.

Cigar Rum

A cult favourite, Cigar Rum is Prin’s interpretation of a gentleman’s club — filtered through Southeast Asian warmth. Tobacco and rum give this scent its classic backbone, but what sets it apart is the unexpected swirl of cherry cola, spices, dried fruits, and the soft creaminess of tropical resin. Like sipping something sweet and spiced in a Bangkok bar lined with wood and velvet. It’s bold, boozy, and strangely comforting.

Sweet Farewell

Sweet Farewell is one of the most emotionally resonant perfumes in Prin’s library — soft, skin-like, and deeply comforting. It opens with notes of coconut milk, pandan, and palm sugar, grounded by tonka, sandalwood, and musk. The effect is creamy, intimate, and nostalgic, like the lingering memory of a warm embrace. While it shares ingredients often found in Southeast Asian desserts, it doesn’t reference any specific dish — instead offering a personal, emotional expression through edible accords and soft woods.

Salted Green Mango

If you’ve ever tried freshly sliced green mango dipped in chili salt, you’ll instantly recognise the inspiration here. Bright, mouth-watering, and tangy, Salted Green Mango takes a truly local snack and transforms it into a wearable, sun-drenched fragrance. Sour mango and citrus lead into a heart of chili, herbs, and salt, balanced by a soft musk and woody base. It’s playful and addictive — perfect for warm weather or layering.

SM Café

A coffee-gourmand like no other, SM Café opens with bitter espresso, almond syrup, cherry liqueur, and powdery woods. It recalls both dessert cafés and after-dark drinks, with just enough bitterness to keep the sweetness grounded. Though it leans European in form, it carries Prin’s signature tension — notes that clash then melt, like flavour layers in a complex dessert. If you loved Cigar Rum, this is the creamier, fruitier cousin.

Sweet Celestial

Delicate and dreamlike, Sweet Celestial floats between floral milkiness and subtle fruit gourmand. With notes of jasmine, soft tropical fruit, and airy musks, it’s a luminous scent that feels weightless but emotive. Its creamy, fruity tone — enhanced by a touch of pandan — recalls the comforting sweetness of mango sticky rice. Not a direct reference, but an impressionistic echo that makes the fragrance feel at once exotic and familiar.

Blending Culture & Memory

What unites these perfumes is not just their ingredients — it’s Prin’s deeply intentional composition style. He doesn’t just replicate dishes or scents from memory. He integrates them into perfumery frameworks that are classically structured, giving them both novelty and wearability.

From Cigar Rum to Sweet Celestial, his work is rooted in Southeast Asia, but fluent in French and Italian-style blending. And that makes Strangers Parfumerie essential to any niche collection — especially for those craving storytelling, texture, and originality.

Need Help Choosing?

All featured Strangers perfumes are available in-store and online at Connection Parfumerie. We offer free consultations in Prahran, and ship Australia-wide.

Want to explore more from Strangers? Try layering Salted Green Mango with Sweet Celestial for a contrast of tart and creamy, or pair Cigar Rum with Sweet Farewell to create your own East-meets-West fusion.