We've finally caved in to years of requests for vampiric scents. As soft as grave dust and as dry as a breath drawn within a long forgotten crypt, this is Nosferatu: desiccated herbs and gritty earth brought to life with a swell of robust and sanguineous red wines.
I know everyone's reviewed this already, but this has to be one of the weirdest things I've ever experienced from BPAL.
When I got the shiny new imp, fresh from the lab, I put it on. I wanted to like it- I could tell there was a lot going on and I like wine smells. But in addition to wine and gritty dirt, it also smelled like rotten chocolate and laundry detergent. The soapy smell wasn't bad, but combined with the wine and the chocolatishness, it was nauseating. In addition there was a herby, grassy note that was loud and bitter. It felt like I'd poked a sharp piece of dry grass up my nose. Allergic reaction! I had to lie down and try not to throw up.
A month or so later, I decided to try it again. Yes, I am crazy.
The sharp grass had calmed waay down. The herbs were still very bitter, but they receded into the background eventually- now it's a much better herb, wine, and dirt scent.
Still not sure if I'm going to get a 5ml, but if you really like earthy smells or wine, you might want to give this one a second chance.
Edit: Second chance, this smells a bit like a wine spill in a janitor's closet. Meh.
