WERWULF
LIMITED EDITION • In partnership with Robert Eggers' Werwulf and Focus Features, Heretic presents Werwulf Eau de Macabre, a fragrance that explores the seductive nature of transformation and the primal instincts we dare not surrender to. The scent of skin, damp earth, root, resin, and the suggestion of wet fur awaken the beast that lives within us all. Animalic, earthen, and unnervingly alive. Samples available.
FIRST AYRE: Bitter Pomel, Turkey Rose, Osmanthus
HERTE: Ireos, Violette Leef, Vanylle Bene
LASTING WYRDE: Labdanum, Vetiver, Benzoin, Beest-Fur
PRE-ORDER: Expected to ship 11/6. Orders including other items will ship together.
PAIR WITH
No phthalates • No parabens • No synthetic dyes • No formaldehyde • Vegan-friendly • Cruelty-free
Our handcrafted fragrances surpass all industry standards of “clean” with their plant-based ingredients blended in organic, non-GMO sugarcane alcohol. Werwulf is composed of 97% naturally-derived ingredients, as defined by ISO 9235 – Natural Aromatic Raw Materials Vocabulary.
| SCIENTIFIC NAME | DESCRIPTION | TYPE |
|---|---|---|
| SUGARCANE ALCOHOL | NON-DENATURED, NON-GMO ORGANIC SUGARCANE ALCOHOL | Naturally Derived |
| TETRAMETHYL ACETYLOCTAHYDRONAPHTHALENES | WOODY NOTE | Safe Synthetic |
| ETHYLENE BRASSYLATE | MUSK NOTE | Safe Synthetic |
| OCTAHYDRO-METHOXY-TETRAMETHYL-METHANOAZULENE | WOODY NOTE | Safe Synthetic |
| PATCHOULI OIL DERIVED | WOODY NOTE | Naturally Derived |
| ACETYL CEDRENE | WOODY NOTE | Safe Synthetic |
| CISTUS LADANIFERUS RESIN | LABDANUM RESIN | Botanical |
| VETIVERIA ZIZANOIDES ROOT OIL | VETIVER ROOT OIL | Botanical |
| METHYLCYCLOPENTADECENONE | MUSK NOTE | Safe Synthetic |
| CITRUS AURANTIUM BERGAMIA FRUIT OIL | BERGAMOT OIL | Botanical |
| 5H-CYCLOPENTA[H]QUINAZOLINE, 6,6A,7,8,9,9A-HEXAHYDRO-7,7,8,9,9-PENTAMETHYL | MUSK NOTE | Safe Synthetic |
| TRIETHYL CITRATE | ESTER OF CITRIC ACID FROM CITRUS FRUITS / FUNCTIONAL | Naturally Derived |
| COOLWOOD | WOODY NOTE | Safe Synthetic |
| STYRAX BENZOIN GUM | STYRAX EXTRACT | Botanical |
| ELETTARIA CARDAMOMUM SEED OIL | CARDAMOM SEED OIL | Botanical |
| SINFONIDE | MUSK NOTE | Safe Synthetic |
| CYCLOPENTANOL, 1-ETHYL-2-(3-METHYLBUTYL)- | GREEN CITRUS NOTE | Safe Synthetic |
| OSMANTHUS FRAGRANS FLOWER EXTRACT | OSMANTHUS FLOWER EXTRACT | Botanical |
| ROSA DAMASCENA FLOWER EXTRACT | DAMASK ROSE FLOWER ESSENTIAL OIL | Botanical |
| ETHYL HYDROXYPYRONE | CARAMELLIC NOTE | Safe Synthetic |
| VANILLA PLANIFOLIA FRUIT EXTRACT | VANILLA EXTRACT | Botanical |
| ALPHA-AMBRINOL | AMBER NOTE | Safe Synthetic |
| VIOLA ODORATA LEAF EXTRACT | VILOET LEAF ABSOLUTE | Botanical |
| ARTEMISIA ABSINTHIUM OIL | WORMWOOD OIL | Botanical |
In partnership with Robert Eggers X Focus Features, Heretic is proud to collaborate on Werwulf, the scent of the beast awakening beneath human skin. This fragrance explores the moment of transformation, when civility gives way to something older. Warm skin, damp earth, root, resin, and the suggestion of wet fur create a fragrance that feels bodily and unnervingly alive.
Colde herbes bite the ayre.
Wormwood riseth bitter and lunar,
whispered with olde charms against the darke.
Cardamom warmeth the skin
like breath in winter.
Elemi seeps from wounded fir bark,
sharp and sacred.
Deeper in the wode,
the human scent beginneth to change.
Smoke and leather bloom upon the skin.
Castoreum and costus stir with fur, hide, and heat.
Olde tales wake —
of warriors in wolf-skins,
walking the forest as beastes.
Fir balsam bleeds from black trunks.
Labdanum burneth beneath the ribs.
Patchouli, vetiver, moss, and damp earth
open below.
Something primal moveth under the skin.
Soft musks linger
like the trace of fur in winter ayre.
Wer — Man.
Wulf — Wolf.
This fragrance dwelleth betwixt them:
when the forest taketh the body,
and the wolf waketh within.
Robert Eggers’ Werwulf is only in theaters Christmas.
There are, within this collection, three witnesses: The forest. The beast. The blood. Each preserving the scent of what transpired beneath the changing moon. Click the link below to step into the darkness of the woods and experience the transformation from man to wolf, learning more about each fragrance as you go.
BEGIN THE EXPERIENCE
In a quiet moment, mist the skin and draw breath. Let the scent carry you beyond the beyond the modern and familiar, into the dark and feral forest where civility gives way to something older.
LAYERING: For a scent of greater potency and one that is uniquely your own, layer two or three Heretic fragrances. Lay the heavier essence upon the skin first, then the lighter. Let the scents mingle, and see what manner of beast may emerge.
Our fragrances are genderless, and may be worn by all. We use plant-derived essences that are light and sheer. Reapply as the day wears on, so that the scent may linger.
RETURNS: We only accept returns for defective or damaged products. If you’d like to sample the fragrance first, we recommend you start with one of our Discovery Sets or take our Fragrance Finder Quiz for a personally recommended scent.
SHIPPING: At this time, we ship within the contiguous United States, the EU, the UK, Canada, Australia and the U.K. To see our shipping zones, see our FAQ. If you'd like to see if there is a retailer in your area, please use our store locator. We are not able to ship perfume products to APO military addresses.
Free U.S. shipping on orders of $75 or more (a $10 flat-rate applies to orders under $75). See FAQ for international shipping rates.
THE WERWULF COLLECTION
This limited edition collection was created in collaboration with Robert Eggers X Focus Features upcoming film "Werwulf", only in theaters Christmas. Available in three perfumes, a candle, incense, talismans, and more, this collection represents the witnesses of the transformation. The forest. The beast. The blood. Each preserving the olfactory memory of what transpired beneath the changing moon.
Þe Wode Hath Teth represents the waxing moon and the scent of the feral forest and its dangers. Werwulf is the scent of the beast awakening—the moment under the full moon when civility gives way to something older. Blodwode represents the waning moon and the scent long after the act has been committed. The forest doesn’t forget what it has seen.
ÞE WODE HATH TETH
THE FOREST. VAST, BRUTAL, AND INDIFFERENT.
WERWULF
THE TRANSFORMATION. NOT AN EVENT, BUT AN UNVEILING.
BLODWODE
THE MEMORY. FRAGMENTED. UNRELIABLE. YET PERSISTENT.
