Gothic perfumes: heavy, dark, rich. They lean on incense, leather, patchouli, and thick florals. Sometimes you’ll find smoke, metal, or even that wet stone smell after rain – petrichor. I wear them when I feel a bit down, when I want that old castle vibe, think velvet curtains and gardens under a full moon. They hit that sweet spot of romantic sadness, like there’s a secret just out of reach. If you want a scent that tells a dark, dramatic story, this is it