Vampire Husband

Vampire Husband smells like what I'd imagine the inside of Dracula's crypt would smell like. It's a little damp, dark, earthy, metallic but there's a hint of sweet hint of musk there that becomes more apparent as the notes develop on the skin over time. At some point, the scent reminds me a bit like shopping in a thrift store too. It is not too similar at all to its partner fragrance Vampire Wife, especially in the opening, and to say that they are merely just gendered counterparts of each other is reducing the beauty of both fragrances too simply. If you're into vintage, slightly haunting scents then both are definitely within that fragrance genre. Other than that, they are not too similar. This was a blind buy for me and I would say it's a successful blind buy; like what a previous review had already stated, the overall fragrance isn't as difficult or polarising as described. If you like fragrances like Carnicure by Marlou, this is similar but significantly more of a crowd pleaser. I'm so excited to have Vampire Husband in my collection.

When I first smelled this my initial reaction was mixed. Love the clove smell but there was definitely a "grout" undertone that I wouldn't recommend for everyday wear. I'm a trans man so I find fragrance gives me a ton of gender euphoria, and I really wanted to make this work. My skin chemistry is all over the place, but after adding a little bit of a coconut carrier oil for layering I could smell EVERYTHING. Its absolutely wonderful, and feels like an 1000 year old vampire walking through the cemetery, smoking a cigarette while he places a bushel of winter florals on the grave of his human love. The earthy, spicy tones are divine and it's my signature scent now. I do recommend layering but it may work better on others skin than mine without. Love this one.

A.whole.ass.vibe. I think I'm in love! This stuff is simply magical. I've smelled this before. Back in the 70s when I was a kid. Not sure where, but this scent has presented itself to me early in my life. This is so familiar. I'm getting a full bottle of this if for no other reason than to take me back to a simpler time. It's incredible how someone can bottle a memory.

A true vampire fragrance. This perfume is an absolute dream to me. The dirt and petrichor notes are very strong for me which gives it strong a graveyard vibe. Additionally it has a gentle sweetness. I personally love layering it with other soft goth perfumes like Relique d'Amour.

I don’t care if I am one of the few, I love this. The clove note really stands out to me and memories of college come rushing back. I do not get damp, mildewy or grandpa. I don’t know how to describe this except for moody. Love love love it.