🍹🧛🏻‍♀️Scent of the Day: Vampirate by Rugged Pirate Beard Co and Katie Nikolajuk🧛🏻‍♀️🍹

Scent Profile: Fruit Punch, Piña Colada, Sea Salt, Ocean Breeze, Oak Barrel

This scent profile is honestly perfect for summer.

Before I get into it, I should mention that I only have the oil, not the butter or cologne. That said, if those products are anything like the oil, I'd be willing to bet the longevity gets pushed even further.

Right out of the bottle, the Fruit Punch and Piña Colada take center stage. And let me tell you—the Fruit Punch accord actually smells like real fruit punch, which is insanely fun and something I wasn't expecting. The Piña Colada brings in a delicious pineapple and coconut blend that pairs beautifully with the fruit punch. Together, they create this almost "dirty" tropical cocktail vibe that I can't quite put into words, but it works incredibly well.

As the scent develops, the second half of the profile starts to emerge. The Sea Salt, Ocean Breeze, and Oak Barrel are blended so seamlessly that they transform into this intoxicating oceanfront woodsy scent. It's genuinely hard to describe because none of the notes overpower one another—they simply flow together into something unique and extremely enjoyable.

As the dry down continues, the Oak Barrel eventually takes the lead. The lingering woodiness combined with little flashes of those bright tropical notes creates an incredibly fun scent journey from start to finish.

Now, I'll be honest—the longevity isn't the strongest scent I've ever worn, but that's completely understandable given how light and airy the profile is. In fact, I was pleasantly surprised by how long it lasted on oil alone. I consistently got around 4-5 hours, which is actually quite impressive for a scent of this nature. I enjoyed it so much that I had no problem reapplying once during the day and then finishing the evening with a little unscented liquid butter.

Overall, I'd give Vampirate an 8.5/10. It's bright, fruity, and tropical while still maintaining a masculine edge throughout the wear. To be completely honest, I think this would make an excellent hair oil for the ladies as well. If you happen to have a bottle lying around, let your significant other give it a try—you might be surprised by how much she enjoys it.

Katie absolutely knocked it out of the park with the creation of this scent, and as always, Nick crushed the execution. Unfortunately, this was an April Custom Cove exclusive, so if you missed it, you'll have to keep an eye on the BST groups. Trust me though—this one is well worth hunting down. 🧛🏻‍♀️🍹