Bull's Blood

And now for something completely different, as they say in Monty Python. I agree wholeheartedly with @betsywoolbright’s review! I decided to try bull’s blood because I have been exploring animalics, and I was also looking for my holy grail of rose-patchouli accord. I also read each of the off the wall reviews, and it intrigued me. The reviews on basenotes are particularly entertaining. Back when the Harry Potter every flavor beans were released, I intentionally tried the grossest flavors (puke, earwax, and dirt, to name a few) to see how they compared to reality. Hence, I am the person who reads wild reviews and must try. Bull’s blood has none of the ick that people described. Bull’s blood opens with rose and patchouli supported by costus. I’ve smelled costus before, to me it smells like a lambswool teddy bear my aunt made for me when I was little. I can’t actually smell the costus outright in bull’s blood but I know it’s there because this smells like an old fashioned glamorous lady’s perfume, when animalics were the base for sexy perfumes. People mentioned cast iron skillet smells... I get none of that. And I cook with cast iron. Nothing metallic or salty at all. In other words, no actual blood smell. Bull’s blood quickly changes. As it dries, those three tops notes I just listed step to the back and it’s led by black musk and softly spicy tobacco. Some reviewers have suggested they smell sandalwood, and I agree that I smell that, too. And that’s how it wears: black musk, tobacco, and sandalwood mostly. The black musk turns this frag more masculine. It smells great! Very smooth. It’s a love. I’d buy it for my guy, but he isn’t a musk wearer. I think bull’s blood makes an excellent cool weather frag because of it’s tobacco and subtle costus which creates a coziness. Projection and longevity are great as well, so it can hold up in the cold weather.

Apparently scrolling through the comments here. It is a love or hate fragrance, mostly. I am in the Love category. At first i sprayed and was like "humm, this is light in the air." Them BAM it hit me. All of a sudden an intense, deep, unique, earthly aroma that is right up my alley . The two main notes I get that really hit you are the tobacco and the Patchouli. Slight rose in background. Minimally animalic undertones, but its really balanced. If you dont love those notes, its not for you. I tend to love heavier fragrances. This is bold. Definitely a fall or winter scent. I think most fragrances can be worn at night too. To me, the majority of fragrances out there are unisex, but i dont see many women reaching for this one. I guess unless your tastes are like mine. The silage is strong, and I only went with three sprays. The dry down is really smooth. it settles down and doesnt scream in your face. Again tobacco and patchouli still present, along with the musk. It does smell good, i have to admit. Its just if you dont like the notes being presented, you aren't going to like it. Its not a beginner fragrance and youre probably not going to wear it for the compliments. There really is not shock value to this fragrance. Its not in that repulsive type category of secretions magnifiques. Its just a heavy fragrance. Its kind of how people review real oud in fragrances. Not for everyone, even if its done really well mixed with other notes. A lot dont like it and their nose cant detect the beauty of the notes. To each their own. I like Bulls Blood for sure, but it wouldn't be something id wear on date night. Each fragrance has their place. Nice job Josh Meyer.

Bull’s Blood is undoubtedly one of the most interesting fragrances I’ve smelled and most certainly the most interesting fragrance I own. Imaginary Authors has always surprised me, the fragrances I expected to love are almost never the ones I end up loving this being a perfect example. Imaginary Authors is a brand you NEED to sample. I expected to love Memoirs of a Trespasser and loathe Bull’s Blood for instance and I absolutely adore this scent and feel largely indifferent when it comes to Memoirs. Bull’s Blood is masterfully blended, some people say they only smell rose or they only smell patchouli however for me what I smell is Bull’s Blood the fragrance. Bull’s Blood is very dry and slightly metallic to my nose, I do pick up on a blood accord but not in an off putting way if that can be believed. When I first smelled this off a sample I recoiled it didn’t even smell like a fragrance to me it smelled exactly like I remember old barns smelling having grown up in a rural area. However the more time I spent wearing it the more it captivated me, and now I even own a full bottle and would even call it my signature scent. Now that I’ve given it time to grow on me what I smell is a beautifully dark smooth and dry seductive scent with strong performance, that smells unlike anything else. For me it’s a clear 10/10 however I realize I’m likely in the minority with my opinion, SAMPLE THIS please otherwise you very well might regret the $95 price of admission.

I didn't think I would like this at all, and purposely put off trying it until an evening I knew I wasn't going out. I'm not overly fond of rose to begin with, and a lot of the reviews of Bull's Blood make it out to be stinky and barnyard-ish. I love musks, the skankier the better, and even I was a bit afraid to take this for a drive. However there is nothing skanky or barnyard animal about this fragrance at all for me. The rose is deep, and very realistic to my nose. The costus is fairly prominent in the first ten minutes, and I'm guessing that and the patchouli is what gives the fragrance it's more animalistic vibe, but the effect is pleasant. Then tobacco drops in to say hi, mixing and mingling. There is a somewhat coppery hit to the rose, and it does evoke the blood of a bull with roses. It dries down to a rosy musk, with that coppery heaviness still lurking in the background. It's masculine, but beautiful. Very luxurious, and has made me rethink my stance on rose.

This is my first Imaginary Authors purchase. When I first saw the name of this fragrance, I was hooked. I bought a sample to make sure it wasn't a blind buy and it did not disappoint to the name. This fragrance is fierce, almost sacrilegious. It smells like erotic hot summer days, metal roses, and Sunday mass. The scent of erotic summer days envelopes you, evoking memories of heated embraces under the blazing sun and whispered promises amidst tangled sheets. Each inhalation reveals a new layer of complexity, as the metallic tang of the rose intertwines with the sweet floral notes, leaving an indelible impression on the senses. Yet, amidst the heady rush of desire, there is a quiet solemnity that lingers in the background, reminiscent of a serene Sunday mass. Creating an aura of reverence and grace. Anyway, I highly recommend to those who embrace their sexuality with confidence.