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.

Whoa! This has got some boots on it! As noted below, it reminds me also a little of MdPG Parfum d'Habit, except swap the leather note for iris. Funnily enough there is no iris listed in the official notes, but I get it big time. Costus is listed, but I've never smelled that in nature, so I'm not sure. Does Costus smell a little like iris? Either way, Bull's Blood is outstanding, primal and somewhat brutal. I get a nice dirty patchouli matched perfectly against a very dry rose note. There's a little tobacco and musk in the background and this unmistakeable iris-like waxy note tying it all together. This is patch & rose with some tobaccy and it's a dry, dark, primordial delight! It's unisex, leaning towards masculine, has great throw and it's still going strong after 6hrs on me so far. This one's a keeper methinks! Great review btw numcks!

I got a sample of Bull's Blood from Imaginary Authors with my purchase. Yesterday, one hour before I went out to run, I sprayed some on my wrist. OMG! I thought I was going to gag and die. It was such a strong and unpleasant odor. I really didn't know what notes to pick out, it was that overwhelming. One hour later when I went on my run, I smelled something really sweet and nice. I was wondering what it was and smelled my wrist. I couldn't believe it, that overwhelming strong opening had turned into a soft rose, patchouli scent. I smelled it throughout my run and made me feel really good. When I got home I took a shower and I could still smell it after that. So, I don't know if I should buy a bottle because first I have to go through the unpleasant, overwhelming phase to get to the beautiful fragrance that Bull's Blood really is.

Now this is an interesting one. . .One part revulsion, one part compulsion. Dark rose and patchouli are prominent, which are rational, respectable, a touch feminine, but assaulting that is a brutal, hemoglobin/amino/metallic/fecal violation that is both a tad disgusting, but also addictive - like the inability to look away from a bad accident/crime scene (bullfight?) This fragrance appeals to the primordial instinct to murder and mayhem lurking in our most repressed introns. It stimulates the same neurons that fired in the minds of the Roman citizens at the Colosseum and the unwashed masses in the town squares of medieval Europe who cheered on the executioner eviscerating the condemned. It stokes areas of my brain that I did not know I had, and wish I didn't. I hate it, but I love it, and I cannot turn away.

Yea it's terrific. I don't find it nearly as challenging or off-putting as some of the reviews suggest. I'm way too deep into this hobby, and I will often scout out vintage bottles of perfume at antique stores. It's a fun way to experience the past. Bulls Blood smells like many of those ancient chypres that have gone off a little. It's syrupy, slightly animalic, yellow floral, stale, dry carraway, and resinous labdanum/patchouli to me. It smells like dark history and black and white movies playing in an empty theatre. It doesn't smell like blood at all. The animalic notes are there in the beginning, but it's not gross. This honestly smells like something people would have worn in the 1930's.

Are there ANY real perfume lovers here? All of these terrible reviews make me question. Bulls Blood is a Patchouli bomb. Smokey, earthy, musky with a touch of floral. Every single time I wear it.. I get compliments. Especially from men. It is STRONG & I adore wearing it all year round. The more it sits.... The more delectable it becomes. There is something so addictive about it. It's honestly one of the best Patchouli fragrances I've found. I would LOVE to get my hands on an original bottle. This one is reformulated & although it is GORGEOUS.. I know it is only a ghost of the original. I will agree it is not for everyone but if you are atrue Patchouli lover.. You will love this one.

How extraordinary! It smells just like the notes listed. Deep red rose with patch on the opening. I have no idea what costas smells like so I can't comment. I definitely get the black musk and tobacco which come much more to the fore after 30 mins or so. The musk and tobacco are not strong though. It's not surprising that I love the red rose and patch. Now I can't smell blood so I find the title bemusing. My skin must do something to it. It smells quite feminine on me! All the dislike is puzzling me. This would make a nice summers afternoon fragrance.

I was a little skeptical going into this one. Sometimes niche perfumers will focus too much on trying to tell a story and end up creating something that's just gross. Not to say perfumes like secretions or hyrax shouldn't exist, but I thought this would fall into that kind of experimental category. But thankfully that's not the case. This one is totally wearable, unique, and interesting. It smells like blood but it's not the primary note. It also smells like a dark basement, like an empty cigar box. It's great.

I’m terrified to write this review as I know how much people loathe this fragrance for what are really perfectly sound and logical reasons. But I love it. My husband finds it sexy on me. And perhaps because I enjoy horses, one of my favorite authors is Hemingway and I love and have been lucky enough to experience the beauty of country life my nose “gets it”. Frankly I don’t often like oud fragrances but to my nose this reads like a very vintage inspired cousin of the oud classics. To each their own I guess.

Incredible! Magnificent! I could go on and on with the praises. At first spray, I had visions of refined, elegant gentlemen enjoying sangria and tapas in a bar along the coast of Spain. This fragrance speaks of class, confidence, luxury, elegance and sexuality. It is bold with a slight air of arrogance. Bull's Blood lasts many hours on my skin and commands attention for 6+ hours on me with 4 sprays! Hats off to Imaginary Authors for this MASTERPIECE!! 10/10

I wanted to smell off putting, I wanted to wear a perfume that kept men away, I wanted to smell like decay. This does that, and I LOVE it. It’s actually a super nice, musky, spicy sent. It lingers and I’ve only ever gotten compliments while wearing it. If you wanna smell like the final girl in a horror movie, smoking an expensive french cigarette while sitting outside of a barn after being soaked in blood, this is for you.

A rare costus perfume. Costus is an amazing material that comes from a tropical plant but smells like deer musk, animalic, spicy and intimate dirty. Costus however never takes you all the way to the animal's bottom, but stops at the very edge of an amber cliff that descends into a sea of patchouli.

this is the hot breath of a ravenous animal on the back of the neck. spiced & sacred, almost, like some ancient god buried beneath the floorboards of a church. a living thing sleeping and waiting in a smoky, claustrophobic den. very intense and powerful fragrance, full of body & spirit.

I love this scent so much I had to write a review to balance out the opinions here, as it is no doubt an understandably divisive scent. To me, I get sour apple, rose, sandalwood(?), patchouli and musk.. along with/ combining to a dull metallic and bright, yet bold scent. A+

i dig this but its definitely not for the faint of heart. its bitter and hot metallic, like accidentally biting your tongue and drawing blood. the patchouli is smoky and dries down to be a bit more floral and a sweeter tobacco, before its been smoked.

The quiet Alpha nomadic cowboy brawler scent. Brilliant, offensive, uses facial expressions more than words, will draw blood if you get in his way, gives absolutely no fucks. Just IS. King shit right here.