Stardust & Stems
Book Fair Perfume — Nostalgic Old Book & Library Fragrance
Book Fair Perfume — Nostalgic Old Book & Library Fragrance
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A nostalgic book-inspired perfume with old books, pencil shavings, vanilla, apple slices, and soft library air.
WOODY | GOURMAND | SOFT MUSK
TOP Play Clay • Crayons • Apple Slices
HEART Books • Vanilla
BASE Pencil Shavings • Cashmere Musk
There’s a certain magic in the air when the seasons turn and the school library transforms into a treasure trove of glittery bookmarks, scratch-and-sniff stickers, and glossy paperback dreams. You clutch your paper order form like a map to secret wonders, the scent of sharpened pencils and freshly cracked spines mingling with the faint sweetness of lunchbox apples and something warm, familiar—like soft dough and stories yet to be told. Book Fair is a cozy exhale of childhood enchantment, where imagination lingers in every page.
✨ IMPORTANT PRODUCT DETAILS
Available In
• Eau de Parfum Spray — alcohol base
• Rollerball Perfume — organic jojoba oil base, may contain Coco Caprylate Caprate (a 100% plant based non synthetic ester)
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⚠️ Rollerball Notice (10 mL)
Oil-based rollerballs use friction-fit lids and may leak slightly in transit. Replacement or refund is only available if there is visible product loss over ~10% (1 mL). If this is a concern, please choose an atomizer format instead. Please read the:
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🌿 About Our Perfumes
Each Stardust & Stems perfume is hand-blended in small batches and poured fresh to order in my home studio, created with intention to weave a moment of magic into the everyday — a soft pause from life’s demands, meant to bring joy, wonder, and whimsy to those who wear it.
All perfumes are paraben-free, phthalate-free, and unfiltered. Natural cloudiness or botanical sediment may appear over time and is part of the living beauty of artisan perfume.
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Almost all perfumes are vegan. Full vegan status can be found here:
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It’s so delicious I had to order the 15 ml!!!
So unique but still wearable. it's like a vanilla candle lit at a book store
I wanted to love this but it smelled like peanuts on my skin unfortunately
This fragrance has the capacity to make me cry. Its the most nostalgic scent I have ever had the pleasure of experiencing. What a special and beautiful perfume. I would gladly pay good money for 100ml of this 🩷
I love this perfume and the maker behind Stardust and Stems!
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from 211 reviewsBeautiful whimsical perfume. I love the buttery pastry notes that go along with the sweet vanilla.
It’s so delicious I had to order the 15 ml!!!
This is the most cozy, perfect scent I could ask for! London Fogs are my favorite drink and this captured the aroma of them flawlessly. This will be my go-to scent this fall and winter.
I love this scent. Sweet but subtle.
Smells delicious, subtle but nice
I ordered the small tester and WOW! I was expecting a sweet smell, but this is unique and love the vibes of it. 💗💗 Can't wait to order more.
This is an airy marshmallow fragrance. Perfect for the hot summer weather. Delivery was fast and the presentation is beautiful
so yummy! its lovely and gonna be great for the winter :]
ohhh this is soo good the tart of the berry smells so realistic and them a faint whisper of rose makes this scent divine
so pretty!
My package arrived with a sample of this perfume and I really hope this is a permanent scent because it is so delicious! The detailed and careful packaging was also so appreciated. It is clear how much love goes into each shipment 💓
This fragrance has the capacity to make me cry. Its the most nostalgic scent I have ever had the pleasure of experiencing. What a special and beautiful perfume. I would gladly pay good money for 100ml of this 🩷
I love and missed this type of perfume- so precious and actually pretty!
Very fall and Halloween esque, reminds me of my childhood. Love this
This is definitely a fluffy cloud marshmallow that's also sweet 🤩 love this scent and it's strong with layered with vanilla. Gives sugary marshmallow