Dracula

Have had Dracula for a while now and it's absolutely stunning. Can't associate this frag with the dark legend that is Vlad the Impaler, though this is no less potent or ferocious. By an imaginative stretch, perhaps we can assume this is what Romanian Royalty use to bathe with. Opens with bursts of fresh citruses mixed with aromatic herbs (rosemary). An invigorating zingy lemony elixir but not the usual modern day citrus edt either. No vetiver or patchouli or amber to be found here. This one packs a wallop! It evolves from the fresh herbal aromatic opening to a decidedly masculine vibe of smooth freshly cleansed skin. Must be the cedar. Disagree with the reviewer saying it smells like lemongrass soap but there is a slight soapy undercurrent (but again not the typical soap element you'd smell on a present day iteration of a Paloma Picasso or a herbal lemon verbena soap, No. This is honestly impressive with good longevity and not just because of the super affordable price but also because out of 400+ plus frags in my collection of niche and designer, there is none other like it. Had it been sold by a niche house could be expensive. Highly recommend On another note - 'The conqueror' from this brand, smells identical to Arabian Oud Resala so if Resala is too heavy on your wallet, get this instead.

(1st Review): An unapologetic, lingering (dare I say haunting 👅?) fragrance. It's neither delicate nor skinlike. But even so, the notes it's comprised of aren't synthetic or chemical-y to my nose. The citruses are nice, but take a seat rather quickly for the rosemary, floral notes, green notes and cedar to come in. Like walking through a Wallachian conifer forest as the sun sets. I can agree with the other reviews that it does have moments where it smells like Old English or another furniture polish. It's the cedar for sure, but something in the perfume blend (at least on my skin/clothes) keeps it from getting too bitter or astringent. The longevity is soooo good. I experimentally sprayed it on some pillows and it lasted through the night and I could still smell it the next morning. On the skin, it lasted through a shower (not scrubbing like crazy) and in both instances the lovely warm cedar is what my nose picks up on. Price wise, really great value.

This was on a sale table at the chemist when I first saw it. I thought, “I hate to think what Dracula REALLY smelled like!” and then had to spray it. I wandered off and spent the rest of the day sniffing my wrist and my clothes. I had a couple of people ask what my lovely perfume was, and of course had to buy it. I live in a hot climate and avoid “cloying/sticky” fragrances, preferring light, fresh citrus or minty scents so this one is only a slight diversion for me. This fragrance evokes the feeling of light sneaking in through a heavily-canopied forest on a cool, fresh morning. It’s green and clean, but the earthy woods are subtly present and grounding like bare feet on a mossy carpet. The sillage is moderate... I feel it is unobtrusive but gently noticeable. I would wear this year round, but I don’t need different fragrances for summer or winter. Let’s describe this as “temperate.”

I'm visiting Australia and came across this fragrance in a Chemist Warehouse. Strangely, it was in the women's fragrance section, even though it's unisex and, in my opinion, leans masculine. I'm familiar with the brand, having previously purchased The Conqueror, so I blind bought Dracula based on the notes. I like it a lot more than I thought I would, given the negative reviews. It has an herbal-orange scent profile, which I liken to Creed Viking, but quieter, more tempered with its spiciness and leaning more into the barbershop genre. It's inoffensive and appealing. For now, with this new bottle, projection and sillage are moderate; longevity is above average. For around $20-$30, it's a steal and worth buying.

There is a contrast between the name of this fragrance and the actual scent. Upon hearing "Dracula", I would imagine a cold, dark and brooding fragrance. Really, it's the opposite. In truth, I get a very pleasant, uplifting citrus that angles towards a lemon desert type scent. It's enjoyable and simple overall. The only negative thing I can say is that it doesn't last long, unless I've just been going nose blind. Consider that I got this for a whopping $30 AUD though and suddenly it's nothing short of a fantastic value proposition. Give it a try.