{"product_id":"heretic-parfum-werwulf","title":"Werwulf","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWerwulf by Heretic Parfum\u003c\/strong\u003e tells of the moment when the \u003cstrong\u003ebeast beneath human skin\u003c\/strong\u003e awakens. Bitter pomelo, Turkish rose, and osmanthus meet iris root, violet leaf, and the gentle warmth of vanilla. Beneath them unfold dark resins, vetiver, earthy roots, and an animalic fur accord. \u003cstrong\u003eWarm, wild, and sensual\u003c\/strong\u003e—an animalic, sensual composition about the seductive power of transformation and those deep-rooted instincts we hardly dare to resist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWerwulf is the \u003cstrong\u003esecond chapter in the limited-edition Werwulf collection\u003c\/strong\u003e from Heretic Parfum, Robert Eggers, and Focus Features. Beneath the full moon, what people keep deeply hidden within themselves emerges: instinct, bodily warmth, and an untamed, animalistic nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bitter pomelo, Turkish rose, osmanthus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeart notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iris root, violet leaf, vanilla bean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Labdanum, vetiver, benzoin, animalic fur accord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWerwulf opens with the \u003cstrong\u003etart fruitiness of pomelo\u003c\/strong\u003e, accompanied by Turkish rose and osmanthus. The floral notes lend the composition a soft, sensual side, while the bitter citrus creates a tense, slightly sharp opening. In Heretic's fragrance story, wormwood and cardamom also stand out: cool, bitter-aromatic herbs and a warm spice note that evokes \u003cstrong\u003ebreath against winter-cold skin\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart, the fragrance grows softer, darker, and more intimate. \u003cstrong\u003eIris root and violet leaf\u003c\/strong\u003e blend powdery, earthy, and green facets, while vanilla adds understated warmth. Resinous notes of elemi and fir balsam, alongside hints of smoke and leather, take it in a more \u003cstrong\u003esensual\u003c\/strong\u003e direction. The floral and gentle notes remain noticeable as something rough and untamed develops beneath them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the base, Werwulf reveals its true character. \u003cstrong\u003eLabdanum and benzoin\u003c\/strong\u003e bring dark, balsamic warmth, while vetiver adds a dry, rooty earthiness. An animalic fur accord joins them, evoking \u003cstrong\u003ewarm skin, damp leather, and dense fur\u003c\/strong\u003e. Patchouli, moss, and soft musky facets deepen this impression. The composition feels close to the skin and alive, with a rough, instinctive side that holds its own beneath the smoother notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat fascinates about Werwulf is the combination of \u003cstrong\u003eanimalic wildness and unexpected softness\u003c\/strong\u003e. Rose, iris, and vanilla sit alongside earthy roots, leather, resins, and the impression of damp fur. Douglas Little wanted to create a fragrance that makes humanity's primal nature tangible. \u003cstrong\u003eWerwulf is warm, sensual, and unsettling\u003c\/strong\u003e all at once – a perfume in which the familiar and the unfamiliar meet in an unusual way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Beast Beneath the Skin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWer – man. Wulf – wolf.\u003c\/strong\u003e The name itself describes the two natures between which this fragrance moves. In Robert Eggers' dark 13th-century world, the werewolf is more than a fearsome creature. It embodies the idea that something wild lies hidden beneath the human form, something that cannot be controlled forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is a full moon.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bitter herbs cut through the cold winter air. Wormwood recalls ancient incantations against the darkness, while cardamom brings in an initial bodily warmth, like breath on cold skin. Elemi releases the sharp, resinous note of injured fir bark. But deeper in the forest, something begins to change. Smoke and leather settle on the skin, and the familiar human scent gives way to a darker, wilder warmth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnimalic costus and castoreum nuances \u003c\/strong\u003econjure up the scent of fur, skin, and body heat. Fir balsam and labdanum intensify the atmosphere, while patchouli, vetiver, moss, and damp earth reveal their dark, earthy depth. Soft musk notes linger like the trail of an animal in the cold winter air.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor perfumer \u003cstrong\u003eDouglas Little\u003c\/strong\u003e, Werwulf was the most challenging composition of the three fragrances. He was particularly focused on how to evoke the awakening of a beast through the scent of warm skin and damp fur. Costus root, with its distinctive scent profile reminiscent of wet animal fur, gave him the initial inspiration. Since the raw material in question can no longer be used in perfumes, Little developed the idea of creating his own animalic accord.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe wanted to capture the \u003cstrong\u003ewildness of a werewolf\u003c\/strong\u003e without resorting to the obvious idea of sweat and unpleasant body odor. Instead, he worked with warmth, roots, resins, musk, and the impression of fur. The softer, floral, and powdery fragrance notes are also part of this concept: the human is still recognizable, even as the animal takes control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld stories tell of warriors who wore wolf pelts and roamed the forests as beasts. Werwulf draws on this archaic idea. The human does not suddenly disappear. His scent changes, his instincts take over, and something long hidden rises to the surface. The forest takes possession of his body. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeneath the skin, the wolf awakens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe three witnesses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing their collaboration on \u003cem\u003eNosferatu\u003c\/em\u003e, Heretic Parfum, director \u003cstrong\u003eRobert Eggers\u003c\/strong\u003e, and Focus Features have created another extraordinary fragrance collection. This time, it accompanies Eggers' horror film \u003cem\u003eWerwulf\u003c\/em\u003e, set in 13th-century England and opening in US theaters on December 25, 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor nearly two years, Heretic founder and perfumer \u003cstrong\u003eDouglas Little\u003c\/strong\u003e immersed himself in the world of the film. Ancient myths, medieval language, historical research, and creative exchanges with Robert Eggers all informed the development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is three fragrances that embody \u003cstrong\u003edifferent witnesses to a bestial transformation\u003c\/strong\u003e. Each preserves a different moment in the story that unfolds beneath the changing moon. Together, they tell of the thin boundary between civilization and instinct, human and animal, memory and myth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe three witnesses. The forest. The beast. The blood.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eÞe Wode Hath Teth – The forest.\u003c\/strong\u003e As the moon waxes, the story begins. Smoke, ash, resins, frozen earth, and dark woods evoke a wild, merciless forest where something begins to stir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWerwulf – The beast.\u003c\/strong\u003e Under the full moon, the beast awakens. Animalic musk notes, skin, resins, roots, and the impression of damp fur tell of the moment when the boundary between human and animal disappears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlodwode – The memory.\u003c\/strong\u003e As the moon wanes, the traces remain. Metallic, animalic, and resinous notes tell of what has happened. The forest has witnessed everything—and forgets nothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is Werwulf for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWerwulf is a special choice for anyone who appreciates \u003cstrong\u003eanimalic, earthy, and balsamic niche perfumes\u003c\/strong\u003e. Those who love warm musk notes, leather, dark resins, and vetiver will find an exceptionally distinctive fragrance here. Iris, violet leaf, rose, and vanilla also lend it a softer, slightly powdery side, creating an appealing contrast with the animalic base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe comparison with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blindabeauty.com\/products\/heretic-parfum-the-wode-hath-teth\" title=\"Heretic Parfum Þe Wode Hath Teth – smoky forest fragrance from the limited Werwulf collection\"\u003eÞe Wode Hath Teth\u003c\/a\u003e is particularly intriguing: while the first fragrance evokes a cold, smoky, and dangerous forest, Werwulf comes right up close to the skin. Its warmth, earthy resins, and unusual fur accord tell of the creature that transforms in this forest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHeretic Parfum\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeretic Parfum creates unconventional, gender-independent fragrances with a botanical signature. Founder and perfumer Douglas Little combines botanical raw materials with selected modern fragrance molecules. His compositions are often inspired by rituals, unusual encounters with nature, and the darker sides of the human imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWerwulf consists of \u003cstrong\u003e97% ingredients of natural origin\u003c\/strong\u003e and is based on organic sugarcane alcohol. The fragrance is vegan and cruelty-free. The animalic fur and musk facets are created without animal-derived fragrance ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover more creations in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blindabeauty.com\/collections\/heretic-parfum\" title=\"Heretic Parfum – exceptional niche fragrances by Douglas Little\"\u003eHeretic Parfum collection\u003c\/a\u003e. Learn more about the brand and its founder in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blindabeauty.com\/blogs\/beauty-blog\/heretic-parfum-revolutioniert-duftwelt\" title=\"Heretic Parfum – brand profile on Douglas Little and his fragrance philosophy\"\u003eHeretic brand profile\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpray onto the wrists, behind the ears, along the sides of the neck, or on the décolletage as desired.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet the fragrance develop on the skin and do not rub it in after applying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReapply throughout the day as needed for a stronger presence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso suitable for layering with other Heretic fragrances. For the combination, Heretic recommends applying the heavier fragrance first, followed by the lighter one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFragrance family\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blindabeauty.com\/collections\/erdige-duefte\" title=\"Earthy fragrances – perfumes with vetiver, moss, and dark root notes\"\u003eEarthy\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blindabeauty.com\/collections\/ledrige-duefte\" title=\"Leathery fragrances – niche perfumes with leather, skin, and suede accords\"\u003eLeathery\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blindabeauty.com\/collections\/balsamische-duefte\" title=\"Balsamic fragrances – warm resin notes with labdanum and benzoin\"\u003eBalsamic\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blindabeauty.com\/collections\/pudrige-duefte\" title=\"Powdery fragrances – perfumes with iris, violet, and soft musk notes\"\u003ePowdery\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heretic Parfum","offers":[{"title":"30 ml","offer_id":53510918144267,"sku":"Artikelnummer: BL-1318654-Wer","price":125.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sample 1.2 ml","offer_id":53510918177035,"sku":"Artikelnummer: BL-5408569-Wer","price":6.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/8486\/3029\/files\/Werwulf-30ml_2048x2048_6631fb63-6c17-4feb-8208-537b6dbdfcfe.webp?v=1793882940","url":"https:\/\/blindabeauty.com\/en\/products\/heretic-parfum-werwulf","provider":"Blanda Beauty","version":"1.0","type":"link"}