This is really lovely. I prefer the absolut version to the original as I don’t get the strong rather peppery, bitter marigold note that I do in the original. This version is sweeter than the OG, very citrusy and fresh on the opening with a soft musky, slightly smoky undertone.
I’m currently on the hunt for a church/incense fragrance. This is incredibly smoky but fresh, dark but attractive, and so seductive. Every time I wear this, I feel like I’m being lured into an ancient castle by a vampire to become a bloody sacrifice. It’s haunting, the metallic note isn’t very pungent but god that incense is so beautiful.
It’s dark, hypnotic, yet hauntingly beautiful. I would definitely buy a full bottle of this, though I’d say it’s more of a vampiric scent than Van Py Rhum given the metallic and mineral notes.
I ordered the 5ml bottle and it sprays nicely, quality little bottle. Perfume smells lovely. Doesn't last that long, but it's probably better than being overpowering. Would buy again and would buy from this business again.
Read all about it online and was excited to smell it, but I am immensely unimpressed by it. Smells like burnt rubber. The decant bottle is great and ScentDiscovery is very reliable, but by god this perfume is horrendous.