Bloody Wood

It smells really well-blended, boozy and fruity from the cherry. Leans more boozy in the dry down but it smells exactly like a hot vampiress drinking red wine in her castle. Beautiful scent with great longevity.

Silky red wine in the semi-darkness, not heavy – rather breathing, slowly. A sweet, resinous rose at the core, soft like warmth on cold glass. Beneath it, wood that carries everything quietly. And this strange freshness, as if something dark were still alive. The longevity could be stronger, which gives the fragrance a bit of this fleeting, almost memory-like quality. And yes, the rose can quickly lean in a more feminine direction for some – depending on how one interprets sweetness and florals. In the end, Bloody Wood remains like a beautiful thought that doesn't need to be loud to stay.

This scent strays very far from the standard perfume stand fare. It definitely feels almost empowering to wear, and is deep in a hard to describe way. I find it excellent, though perhaps the spice in it is just a very small amount on the christmas-y side. Don't let that stop you from trying it, but it is enough that it would feel deeply incongruous in too tropical or light a context. I can't say I detected the cherries, but I can definitely see the wine and oak barrel descriptions. Pro-tip: it seems to last longer when sprayed into your hair (though I find it mixes into a slightly wetter scent when put on the skin).