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smokingbootGoth chum bought me extra samples from these guys:
"In the world of perfumery a void lies unoccupied. Those of us with a darker aesthetic find ourselves forsaken; our alternative spirits remain unrepresented in the realm of scent. While gothic clothing and cosmetics flourish, we realised there were no perfume houses embracing our subculture and thus the idea of Cursed was born.
And so it begins..
We embarked on a journey to craft mysterious scents and shape a fragrance house for those whose hearts dwell in the shadows. We delved deep into the alchemical depths of perfumery, experimenting with rare and mystical essences.
We craved substance and meaning. We sought inspiration in dark legends and stories of our own creation. Cursed perfumes are the embodiment of those macabre tales of love and loss. With our scents we invite you to embrace a fulfilling darkness that will resonate within your very soul."
Gad. What you get with your little sample is a story of dripping gothery as well as a list of the fragrance notes. The whole thing has the vibe of the Baba Studio Bohemian Gothic Tarot deck, which was at once marvellous and patently absurd. The Seven of Swords was my favourite for reaching peak Gilliam. https://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/bohemian-gothic/
Anyway, the perfume samples.
Pretty as Poison is sour/black cherries, a really distinct identifiable note. Friend talked about how she could smell this on another friend as they boogied away at Slimelight. Frankly, if a perfume can sustain the horrors of that place, it's a keeper. Initio's Side Effect has a more balanced cherry note, but it's also more syrupy and you have to get past some rather odd top notes to get there, even though I like tobacco and rum. Also, Pretty as Poison's £79 for 100ml, Side Effect's £265 for 90ml.
Crystal Ritual? Awful name, awful story, but basically it's frosted strawberries with a touch of floral. Weirdly cheerful for a Goth Perfume House, but I like it. It's very nice everyday wear.
Moonstruck: A pleasant sorta-Jasmine based floral.
Vampiren Veil: Here's the legend you get with this one. On a stormy Transylvanian night, a weary traveller stands before imposing black iron gates. The overgrown path behind them winds towards a distant forgotten castle, its grandeur now shrouded in decay. With the storm's fury escalating and no shelter for miles, the traveller forsakes his instinct to leave, pushing the gate open. The wrought iron groans under his touch, protesting the intrusion. Walking down the neglected path, a sense of unease sets in, quickening his heartbeat and dampening his palms with dread. Yet, an intriguing aroma drifts from a distance, impossible to ignore, the traveller surrenders to its seductive allure.
He wanders the meandering paths of the courtyard. Above, a raven caws, its ominous cry piercing the air - a warning amidst the silence. Still the scent intensifies and persuades him to continue into the entrance hall. Aged portraits stare down at him as he explores the winding corridors.
Within the walls of the castle, an undying creature waits, silent and breathless with anticipation. A cruel smile stretches over her crimson lips as the traveller delves deeper into her domain.
A chill claws its way up the travellers spine as he pushes open the final creaking wooden door and finds the creature standing there, ethereal and poised in statuesque stillness. Her beauty, like a delicate mask, conceals her lethal nature and soullessness. In his final lucid moments, he grows drunk on her scent and hypnotised by her empty, blood-red eyes, stumbles into her waiting embrace, She gazes down upon her prey, her insatiable hunger demanding immediate relief.
To all those who wander this land, take this tale as a warning to beware the Vampiren Veil, a scent so alluring and deep. For those who wear it, never sleep.
Goth friend told me it reminded her of those sanitiser sprays one gets in public restrooms, and I had to agree with her. To all those who walk this land I strongly suggest staying out of the public loos just in case Toilet Vampire awaits. Still of the four, one miss, one pleasant enough and two very wearable, it's looking good for Cursed so far.
"In the world of perfumery a void lies unoccupied. Those of us with a darker aesthetic find ourselves forsaken; our alternative spirits remain unrepresented in the realm of scent. While gothic clothing and cosmetics flourish, we realised there were no perfume houses embracing our subculture and thus the idea of Cursed was born.
And so it begins..
We embarked on a journey to craft mysterious scents and shape a fragrance house for those whose hearts dwell in the shadows. We delved deep into the alchemical depths of perfumery, experimenting with rare and mystical essences.
We craved substance and meaning. We sought inspiration in dark legends and stories of our own creation. Cursed perfumes are the embodiment of those macabre tales of love and loss. With our scents we invite you to embrace a fulfilling darkness that will resonate within your very soul."
Gad. What you get with your little sample is a story of dripping gothery as well as a list of the fragrance notes. The whole thing has the vibe of the Baba Studio Bohemian Gothic Tarot deck, which was at once marvellous and patently absurd. The Seven of Swords was my favourite for reaching peak Gilliam. https://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/bohemian-gothic/
Anyway, the perfume samples.
Pretty as Poison is sour/black cherries, a really distinct identifiable note. Friend talked about how she could smell this on another friend as they boogied away at Slimelight. Frankly, if a perfume can sustain the horrors of that place, it's a keeper. Initio's Side Effect has a more balanced cherry note, but it's also more syrupy and you have to get past some rather odd top notes to get there, even though I like tobacco and rum. Also, Pretty as Poison's £79 for 100ml, Side Effect's £265 for 90ml.
Crystal Ritual? Awful name, awful story, but basically it's frosted strawberries with a touch of floral. Weirdly cheerful for a Goth Perfume House, but I like it. It's very nice everyday wear.
Moonstruck: A pleasant sorta-Jasmine based floral.
Vampiren Veil: Here's the legend you get with this one. On a stormy Transylvanian night, a weary traveller stands before imposing black iron gates. The overgrown path behind them winds towards a distant forgotten castle, its grandeur now shrouded in decay. With the storm's fury escalating and no shelter for miles, the traveller forsakes his instinct to leave, pushing the gate open. The wrought iron groans under his touch, protesting the intrusion. Walking down the neglected path, a sense of unease sets in, quickening his heartbeat and dampening his palms with dread. Yet, an intriguing aroma drifts from a distance, impossible to ignore, the traveller surrenders to its seductive allure.
He wanders the meandering paths of the courtyard. Above, a raven caws, its ominous cry piercing the air - a warning amidst the silence. Still the scent intensifies and persuades him to continue into the entrance hall. Aged portraits stare down at him as he explores the winding corridors.
Within the walls of the castle, an undying creature waits, silent and breathless with anticipation. A cruel smile stretches over her crimson lips as the traveller delves deeper into her domain.
A chill claws its way up the travellers spine as he pushes open the final creaking wooden door and finds the creature standing there, ethereal and poised in statuesque stillness. Her beauty, like a delicate mask, conceals her lethal nature and soullessness. In his final lucid moments, he grows drunk on her scent and hypnotised by her empty, blood-red eyes, stumbles into her waiting embrace, She gazes down upon her prey, her insatiable hunger demanding immediate relief.
To all those who wander this land, take this tale as a warning to beware the Vampiren Veil, a scent so alluring and deep. For those who wear it, never sleep.
Goth friend told me it reminded her of those sanitiser sprays one gets in public restrooms, and I had to agree with her. To all those who walk this land I strongly suggest staying out of the public loos just in case Toilet Vampire awaits. Still of the four, one miss, one pleasant enough and two very wearable, it's looking good for Cursed so far.
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