Der Vampyr

[doomsday_disco]

Satin-lined coffin wood stained with dried blood and a whiff of long-faded cologne, dusted with grave soil.

[LavenderCoffee]

FYI: This oil needs to be rolled/gently shaken, there is about a 2/3 majority of murk that separates from the other components, at least in my bottle. Once it is blended, the oil is quite dark, a reddish chocolate sort of color that may stain clothing/leave an evident tint on skin.

 

The grave soil and coffin wood are quite prominent in the early phase of wear. I'm reminded of the dusty, dry patchouli of Die Pest auf der Treppe, but this note is decidedly darker and woodier. The grave soil is vivid, damp, unmistakable. As it wears a bit of softness emerges, even a slight sweetness. The coffin wood becomes more comfortable lined with this satin, a well kept grave with nary a splinter in sight! It really treads the line neatly between something that could be wholly unpleasant and something that fails to capture the undead vibes.

 

The moderate throw is dominated by earthy wood through the first hour or so, at which point more of a musky base and a bit of the faded cologne seem to emerge. It's subtly magnetic in an uneasy way: I really enjoy wearing it and it is also perfectly creepy. For all the murk that was in the bottle, there is no overpowering red or blood musk to my nose. This three days rested specimen is already nicely balanced, so I am looking forward to how it will mature. A delightful addition to any goth/vampire collection, and recommended for admirers of the lab's grave soil note.