Twinkle Apothecary
Tropic Flora: stand-alone fragrance
Tropic Flora: stand-alone fragrance
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A warm, tropical floral
Top notes: citrus, spices, galangal root
Middle notes: jasmine, plumeria, champaca
Base notes: vanilla, sandalwood, vetiver
This gender-less stand-alone fragrance smells like the most luxurious beach vacation ever!
Bright citrus notes (lemon, yuzu, lemongrass,) mingle with warm spices and the melon-like top notes of galangal root to create an aldehydic fruity burst of sweetness that's somewhat reminiscent of bubble gum.
This candied youthful quality is short lived, although the bright, tropical warmth lingers, making way for a classic, rich, white floral bouquet.
A soft-yet-rich woody base supports and balances these over-the-top florals, leaving a grounded, subtly creamy finish that radiates off of the skin.
How you wear it
Apply the body oil all over for a lightly moisturizing base fragrance layer.
Roll the oil based perfume onto your pulse points. Do the same with the solid.
Mist the spray onto your skin, in your hair, or lightly over your clothing.
Boost your signature fragrance by choosing a matching or complementary scented body powder, dry shampoo, hair perfume, or wave spray.
Strength and wear time
Strong to medium. Lasts about 5-6 hours on the skin.
The body oil is a much lighter dilution than the perfume and will have a lighter strength and wear time.
Forget everything you think you know about perfume
Completely natural perfumes are different. They’re subtle, dynamic, and wear close to the skin, allowing a more personal and grounding mind-body experience to unfold.
It is a myth that oil based fragrances last longer. If longevity is a top priority for you, try a sample of both the alcohol and oil based options to see which one lasts longer on your skin.
These perfumes are full-strength and ready to wear as-is. Mixing your perfume into a carrier oil or other moisturizer will only dilute the fragrance, making it less strong and long wearing. Instead, consider layering your perfume over the matching body oil to moisturize your skin and boost the scent.
We live in an overly fragranced world, and 100% natural fragrances can easily be overwhelmed by strongly scented laundry detergents, hand soaps, lotions, etc., so consider switching to unscented (or naturally scented) products to ensure that your natural Twinkle perfume shines through!
100% botanical ingredients
fragrance blend: jasmine absolute, frangipani absolute, champaca co2, lemon essential oil, yuzu essential oil, galangal root co2, ginger essential oil, cinnamon essential oil, pink peppercorn essential oil, vanilla co2, sandalwood essential oil, tonka bean absolute, vetiver essential oil, cocoa absolute, fractionated coconut oil
alcohol spray base: organic grape spirits
oil roll-on base: organic fractionated coconut oil
body oil base: wildcrafted jojoba oil and organic fractionated coconut oil
solid base: candelilla wax, organic fractionated coconut oil
Additional information
Roll Ons Vs. Sprays Vs. Solids









About & FAQs
Welcome,
Twinkle Apothecary is a one-person natural perfume studio, founded in 2015 by Stefanie Grant-Cassel and located in Oklahoma City.
All of the fragrances are hand blended and poured in-house by Stefanie, using the finest essential oils, absolutes, and botanical extractions, in a base of organic grape spirits or organic fractionated coconut oil.
Please read the product pages carefully to learn everything you need to know about the fragrances. More frequent questions are below.
General FAQs:
What is your return policy?
All sales are final. Please start with a small sample first.
When will my order ship?
Everything is handmade to order so please allow up to 5 business days for order processing. All orders ship USPS Ground Advantage.
Can I get expedited shipping?
No.
Do you ship internationally?
I cannot ship alcohol based fragrance internationally. Other products should be fine. Tariffs, additional taxes, and fees are not included and will be the responsibility of the buyer.
Can I pick up my order locally?
No. I closed my retail location in 2023 and do not keep normal business hours.
Do you make custom fragrances?
No, but you may design your own 2-4 note blend using the layering fragrances, here.
Do you work with influencers?
No.
Do you do sales?
Rarely. While these bottles may look unassuming, the ingredients inside are very precious, and very expensive. Designing and crafting them by hand and running this website is a labor of love, and I prefer not to discount my work.
However, I do offer $5 store credit for every verified review. (Begins after 6/6/25, once the Twinkle Stars rewards program ends. These will be issued manually by me so please allow a few hours for processing. Use the same email on your customer account so I know where to send the money!)
Where did all of your other products go?
I loved making and sharing healthy, effective skin and body care products with you for the past 9+ years, but unfortunately people stopped buying enough for me to continue.
I am in the process of sharing all of the recipes on the Twinkle Apothecary Patreon. They can be purchased à la carte in the shop for $3-$5 each, or are free for paid members ($5/month, $54/year.)
Be sure to keep an eye on your inbox or text messages to receive updates in the event that I am able to release a limited edition batch of skin care, body butter, or makeup.
How do I manage my subscription?
You can cancel, pause, or skip your Surprise Scent Monthly subscription by logging into your account and clicking on the button that says “My Subscriptions.”
If you move, you will need to update the address on your subscription order before your next charge date. Note that this is a separate action from updating the default address on your account and must also be done in the subscription portal. Please contact me if you need assistance.
How can I get in touch?
I’m available via email: stefanie@twinkleapothecary.com
You’re also welcome to connect with me via Patreon.
I ordered some fragrances that I have never tried before this month. I wanted a sweet, spring, sunny fragrance, and I found it in Tropic Flora. It is sweet, floral, and not too strong. It’s just what I was looking for. I will definitely be ordering a larger bottle of it soon.
Ooh, I love to hear that! Tropic Flora is one of my very favorites for spring and summer and I'm so glad you're loving it too! Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
Gorgeous floral scent, like true fresh flowers. However, the scent fades quickly.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts! This one wears a long time on me, but that just goes to show how everyone observes fragrances differently. Glad you enjoyed the scent though!
FAQs
Shipping
Twinkle Apothecary is a one-person handmade production studio. Please allow 5 business days for processing before your order ships.
Check the announcement banner at the top of the screen to see what's shipping today.
Returns
All sales are final. Start with a sample to find out how this product will work for you.
If your order arrives damaged, please email stefanie@twinkleapothecary.com ASAP for replacement options.
Contact
For questions about this product: Click on the button that says "Ask a question." I will respond here ASAP.
Email stefanie@twinkleapothecary.com for order inquiries.
Contact your doctor if you have questions about using essential oils, or any of my natural products, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a compromised immune system.
Ingredients
FAQ: Where do you get your essential oils?
A: Eden Botanicals, Lotus Garden, and Organic Infusions
Carrier oil, butter, wax suppliers: Those listed above, plus: From Nature With Love, Majestic Mountain Sage, Bulk Naturals, Mountain Rose Herbs.
Colors and micas are from Making Cosmetics.
Natural flours, starches: Bob's Red Mill
As per the requirements of PETA's Beauty without Bunnies program, I have confirmed that all of these suppliers are cruelty free and I only use ingredients that do not contain animal products.
FAQ: This product has a slightly different color/texture/scent than the last time I ordered. Did you change the formula?
A: No. I would never change the formula or add an additional ingredient without updating the ingredient list on the product page. If there is a big change to a product or formula I will usually make a bold banner notification at the top of the page and also send an email letting my customers know about the update.
While it's always possible that I made a mistake during production, most likely what you're noticing here is the natural variations in these ingredients from lot to lot. Every bottle, tub, and jar of oil, wax, butter, etc., that I receive from my suppliers has a slightly different consistency, color, and odor because nature is not uniform. Different climates and growing conditions affect each harvest, distillation, etc. Products containing rosehip oil, blueberry seed oil, and shea butter tend to have the most variation from lot to lot.
Because I am a very small business and prefer to keep my store of supplies as fresh as possible, I do not buy big bulk orders of ingredients so there are often small, subtle changes from batch to batch.
This is the beauty of completely natural, small batch products and it's what makes them so effectively healing as they do not contain the fillers or texturizers that big manufacturers use to achieve a consistent bulk product.
Please note that as of February 2025 I have had to change to a new variety of shea butter which has a different consistency than the butter I've used for the past few years. You may notice that your butter product has a slight grainy feel at first touch, but it should still melt smoothly into your skin once it warms to your body heat.
I also use these products on my face and body every single day, and quality is of the utmost importance to me. If you have any other questions feel free to post them here on the product page or email me: stefanie@twinkleapothecary.com
Refills
Mail-in refills are available to paid members of the Twinkle Apothecary Patreon community. Bottle return shipping is free, and refills are 20% off the retail price.
For more information about refilling your bottles at home, click here.
Subscriptions
Boxes: The Surprise Scent Monthly and Off the Menu subscriptions work the same way. To sign up, place your order by the 14th of each month by 12 pm US central time. The boxes (or envelopes) will ship on the 15th, or next business day if the 15th falls on a weekend or holiday.
Ordering after the 14th at noon puts you on the list for the next month's box.
Example: To sign up for a January Subscription box, you can order anytime between December 14th at 12:00 pm - January 14th at 11:59 am.
Ordering on January 14th at 12:00 pm or after will sign you up for the February box.
What's in the next box: The next month's Off the Menu item and a hint for the upcoming Surprise Scent will be revealed on the respective product pages after the 14th at noon each month. Be sure to check the product pages on the afternoon of the 14th to see what's in the next month's box, especially if you are not subscribed to my email list or push notifications!
You will always be charged for the next month's box each month on the same day (and exact time) that you placed your original order. If you would like to cancel or skip a month, you'll need to do so before your charge date. If you are not able to cancel before you're charged, simply email me to be refunded any time before I make the products on the afternoon of the 14th.
If you sign up for multiple subscription boxes (fun!) I will ship them all together to you on the 15th and refund any excess shipping fees.
For regular subscribe-and-save recurring product orders: your item will ship within 1-5 business days from the time you place your order.
Split-shipment policy: If you are ordering other, non-subscription items at the same time as your subscription box (Off the Menu, or Surprise Scent,) and you would like to receive your non-subscription items before the 15th, please place a separate order. I can only double-ship your order if the other items in your order qualify for free shipping on their own. If you've ordered enough to qualify for free shipping but want me to hold the other items to ship at the same time as your subscription products, great! Feel free to leave a note with your order and let me know!
All subscriptions are self-service.
How to cancel: You may cancel your order any time before your next charge date by logging into your account and clicking on the "My Subscriptions" button. If you are unable to cancel before you're charged, please email me to be refunded ASAP, before I make and ship your product. I cannot refund products that have already been made and/or shipped.
How to edit: To cancel, pause, switch items, add additional products, notes, or coupons to your subscription orders and to edit your subscription shipping address, simply log into your account and click on the "My Subscriptions" button. The process for editing your recurring order in the portal is so easy! If you are unable to access your account for any reason, please email me and I'm happy to help.
If you move: you are responsible for updating your shipping address before your next charge date. Orders shipped to the wrong address will not be refunded or replaced. I am happy to help you update your address, but you will need to email me before your order ships!
PLEASE NOTE: Updating your subscription order address is a SEPARATE ACTION from updating the default address on your Twinkle customer account. Update both to make sure you get your order. The subscription order address can be edited in the subscription portal (accessed by clicking on the "my subscriptions" button.)
Leave a note
To leave a note at checkout - add the items you'd like to purchase to your cart. When you're ready to checkout, click on the shopping cart icon at the upper right of the screen. You'll see a box where you can type in a note. Type away!
Make sure to press the black "checkout" button when you're ready to checkout so your note doesn't get cut off. If you select one of the express-pay buttons (PayPal, G-Pay, ShopPay, etc.,) your note will get cut off.
You can still pay using one of the express options when you get to the checkout page, but you'll need to press the black checkout button to get there first!
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Let customers speak for us
from 1461 reviewsA fantastic little boost in a bottle. It's sharp enough to wake you up in the morning without being overpowering, like sniffing black pepper from the grinder.

I’m in my mid 40s and the skin under my eyes has fine lines and gets really dry. This eye serum works great. I’ve been using it for a few weeks now, and I see a difference in my skin. I put it on first thing when I wake up, then again at lunch and before bed. The skin under my eyes is more moisturized and the lines are less noticeable. And it sinks in quickly and doesn’t stay greasy like a lot of eye oils and creams I’ve used before. I really love it.

I ordered some fragrances that I have never tried before this month. I wanted a sweet, spring, sunny fragrance, and I found it in Tropic Flora. It is sweet, floral, and not too strong. It’s just what I was looking for. I will definitely be ordering a larger bottle of it soon.

I’ve been using Twinkle’s skincare since 2019. I have tried SO many products over the years. I have acne prone skin, and her gentle cleanser, toner, and moisturizing oils have calmed my skin, leaving my skin so well hydrated, refreshed, and calmed. And it smells so amazing (especially the rejuvenating blend). As a mom it feels hard to have time for myself, and these products make me feel like I am getting a little trip to the spa each day. Thank you for your intentional, clean and effective products!
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This is the one product I've used for years without fail! It calms, cleans and makes my face feel really soft. I currently use the whole Twinkle skincare set and love it, but I've used the toner along with many other products in the past, and it always works. I have very sensitive skin and it never irritates and even calms my face if other products have caused irritation. Highly recommend!

Don’t be scared by the word stain. It is AMAZING.. The color is lovely. Dare I say a rose glow of pleasure.

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Love the cleanser. My skin feels great and looks great. It’s really helped clear up any underlying clogged pores. Will definitely continue to use and order.

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