Forsaken

I got this for a steal price off HSN for $10. I was a little disappointed because it smelt like something I already owned I was expecting something more original, dark and sinful almost spooky if you will. How ever I Didn't really get that so to say, If you have every smelt love rocks by Victoria's Secret, true blood smell exactly like that! True blood has a bit more dark fruit smell to it where as love rocks was more vanilla/amber like. But they smell like the exact same perfume so if you loved love rocks by Victoria's Secret and have a hard time finding it because it's discontinued pick up a bottle of true blood you can still get it for full price from HBO's online store along with the rest of the true blood forsaken fragrance line. The funny thing is that true blood was such a huge deal in my family we would host true blood Sundays at one another's house and before forsaken came out I wore love rocks by VS on true blood nights so I find it funny that of all the scents to choose from they choose the one that smells like something I already associated with true blood. What are the odds? :D win win for me!

Purchased this on HSN , not due to the show , but the bottle is too die for { yes , I made a double entendre } Ha ~ and to be honest it was not overly priced as a today special , was able to get it on flex pay , since I was unsure if I'd like it { it was returnable } , so happy all the way around . It is a very pleasant scent , and it has some unique notes { too me } . It has a lasting sillage of about 6-8 hours on me . I can't state it will be the same on others , but I do wear patchouli well . I do get the dark blackberry and blood orange with a bit of the black plum . For some reason unless any vanilla is without patchouli , I can smell it , with patchouli I can't . It is a safe scent to me , I get complements when I wear , am I sorry I purchased no , I'd buy again if it had not been discontinued . I'm sure I could find it , but really there are just too many others in my want list to worry about this one , I still have about a third of bottle left . Sookie approved ~ /=^} ~

i just got this as a blind buy and i love it waaaaaaaay more than i expected.i'm kinda sorry i didn't get the big bottle.i can feel the citrus top note, the amber, the patchouli and some vanilla, maybe?i also definitely agree with another reviewer that said this smells salty.it's a very subtle saltwater scent, at least on my skin.the box and the bottle are stunning, at least for a true blood fan or a lover of dark things, but the perfume itself is absolutely worth buying for any lover of sweet, intoxicating scents.

The notes listed on the HSN website where this perfume is currently sold are: Top Notes: Dark Blackberry, Anjou Pear, Blood Orange Mid Notes: Night Blooming Jasmine, Sheer Violet, Black Plum Base Notes: Ebony Wood, Amber Crystals, Patchouli, Vanilla For me the major note that I smell is Patchouli. So this perfume is for people who love Patchouli.

I purchased the Eau de Parfum and body cream set for $10 on clearance from HSN. While I'm not blown away, it was a decent bargain. This is a very inoffensive scent that is perfect for cooler weather. I do wish that they wouldn't have played things as safely as they did. I was hoping for smoke and intrigue.

Some seem to dislike this fragrance because it's not dangerous enough. I don't want to smell dangerous. I want to smell inviting. I like the initial strong blast, but Forsaken is best after it has settled for a couple of hours. So warm and inviting. And, yes, the bottle is beautiful.

Can't wait to buy this perfume ! I don't know exactly about the scent but I hope it will definitely sexy and mysterious. Personally I love pear scent in any fragrances. Finally, the bottle so beautiful.

As a huge fan of the show, I felt like I needed this in my collection. I wasn’t sure what to expect but I wasn’t expecting much (I don’t need to point out how gimmicky it is). I got 2 rollerballs for under $10 on eBay. The bottles are a pretty blood red and the scent is very sweet and fruity. I smell just a *hint* of vanilla mixed in there. It’s not a revolutionary scent but it’s nice and easy to wear and I’m glad I have the rollerballs to throw in my purse cause it will most definitely be one of those “in-betweeners” that I throw on while I’m at work or going to the store, whatever. I do wish I could get my hands on a big bottle, even if it was empty (I could put the juice from the rollerballs in it if I so desired!), because it’s pretty and definitely reminds me of the show. All in all, I’m happy I have this scent in my collection. It’s easy and simple and will serve as a reminder of one of my favorite shows ever (even though I avoided the show like the plague cause I hated the vampire craze during that time, but to my delight, I loved it when I finally saw it.)!

I'm not sure where people are getting vanilla as the top note. The screams out fruit when it goes on. Indistinct fruit not necessarily pear. I thought, ugh another fruity patchouli thing like Deep Euphoria and a million others. As it dried down in the middle it was all musk. Musk musk musk. Then the final base was a bandaid medicinal herbal patchouli but just a close skin scent that you have to run your nose along. So, different from the dark fruit bombs out there. Not a love but a like for me. It's okay and nice. I expected more from True Blood. No vampire would even feel vampy in this.

The bottle IS gorgeous, but the scent does not conjure evil as I had hoped. In all fairness my nose had already discovered the perfect True Blood juice in Cartier’s Baiser du Dragon - the Dragon’s Kiss. Dangerous, sultry, and it will make you want to do bad things. It's what I imagine vampire pheromones would be...

Smells to me a lot at first like Midnight Fantasy by Britney Spears. Very expensive looking bottle but the fragrance is weak especially after an hour and headache inducing for me. I don't detect the patchoulli in it. I pick up on the plum and a powdery smell. The notes that are listed on this site aren't accurate. I'm sending it back from where I bought it. Can't justify the cost for something so one dimensional.

Wow, you guys have this one on here even. As a huge True Blood fan, I had to get it, but don't care for it. Smells musty.

I am in love with the bottle and its design, but I do NOT care for the "juice" within. It stinks and it bites. lol!

Another one that I like the notes so it was promising, but this smells terrible to me. Rate- 1/10

Anyone know if this will be sold outside of the US? And if so, where can I get a whiff of this? My sister is a big fan of the show and if the juice is decent I would love to give this to her as a present. I must admit, I'm quite pessimistic as to whether 'Forsaken' will be a scent that meets my requirements but I'm trying to stay hopeful that they've managed to bottle the sexiness that is such a dictinct part of the show. Based on the photos, the bottle design seems to practically scream "well isn't this what you'd expect of True Blood?" and while I appreciate the jewelry details that resemble droplets of blood, it all seems a little too cliché to me. Who knows, maybe seeing the bottle live might change to mind. EDITED TO ADD: I found some information on the web that this scent will be available on HSN in August, HBO's shop in September and available worldwide via selected retailers in late 2012. Everybody keep your fingers crossed that there'll be a selected retailer near you! :)

I don't have a pony in this race. I haven't smelled it. I don't watch True Blood. I am just rolling my eyes at the complete marketing miss of pouring a PEAR topnote, fruit and patchouli juice into a 'SEXY VAMPIRE' bottle. Just more of the generic,sweet swill out there for the under 25 crowd? They are clearly just selling the bottle. And it only has 5 notes?!? Shouldn't this be an intriguing chypre with the complex mix of amber/musk/moss, some plum and other dark fruits, jasmine and violet, bitter citrus & vanilla? We're looking for something in the shadows but completely alluring, right? Come on--Vamp! Someone SO compelling you follow them into the scary, dark alley! It's like the game where you re-cast a movie with the people that you think would have better portrayed the character. A late night solo mission on the laptop to reformulate the juice in the bottle. Your turn--what would you pour into the bottle?

Got this for my birthday, and am wearing it today. Let me say up front I AM A PATCHOULI GIRL, but this is not a patchouli driven scent. Having said that, I will say the amber and the pear relate to one another in the lovliest way - not as dangerous as I would've liked and I do get the Midnight Fantasy reference. The price point is justified by the bottle alone..and 4 hours in I'm still getting that "what are you wearing" effect. So perhaps not a signature scent, but I'm glad my friend thought enough of me to buy it!!

This one lured me in with the marketing and packaging, which is gorgeous and probably the only reason I'll keep this frag. On me it's not fruity at all - well, there's an initial 5 second blast of fruit followed by overwhelming and uncut PATCHOULI!! And just a generic powdery smell. The overall effect is that it makes me feel like I can't breathe - hmmm...is this what it feels like when a vampire bites you, as you struggle and fight for your last breath?? :p It's strong, I'll give it that. Frag: D Packaging: A

I bought this perfume when it just came out, and I couldn’t run fast enough to return it. It is too generic, plastic-like, and sweet. I expected a smoky sent with a hint of patchouli lingering in the background. There is absolutely nothing seductive or vamp about this perfume. I am no cheapskate when it comes to perfumes, but this perfume feels like something generic from the drugstore that is over prices.

This turned all obscure and discontinued before I had a chance to try it. Love the idea. It is definitely over-the-top marketing. Patchouli leads the notes. I am surprised there isn't a synthetic blood note in it. I have been considering purchasing Jeanne Arthes Patchouli. Wondering if there are similarities, since I definitely missed my chance to be bitten by Forsaken. ;)