Over time, our scent lineup grew larger than we ever intended. Some blends were fan favorites. Some became core products just because they stuck around. And honestly, a few hung on longer than they should have.
We took a step back and asked ourselves: what actually defines Flesh & Mane? What scents represent the identity we’ve been shaping?
The answer was clear: our best scents aren’t the simplest ones, and they’re not the ones that overlap with each other. They’re the complex, signature blends that can stand alone. Scents you can’t just find anywhere else.
So we trimmed down. Not to wipe the slate clean, but to focus. The result is a refreshed lineup that feels more intentional, with stronger scents across every product we make.
Scents We’ve Retired (For Now)
A few fragrances were retired from the main lineup, but none of these are gone for good. Many will rotate back in for limited editions or Sinister Stash drops.
Why we cut them:
Some were too simple and didn’t match the depth we expect from signature blends.
Others were redundant—too similar in core scent profile to other, stronger fragrances.
A few didn’t perform well across all product types, especially in soap.
Here's the breakdown:
Bigfoot – Cedar-only scent, a little too one-note, especially since Wolfman covers the evergreen category more completely now.
Gentleman Jack – Lavender and vanilla, pleasant but not memorable enough to stay in the core.
Psycho Clown – Bright and playful but essentially just orange and vanilla, which didn’t feel substantial enough for our main lineup.
Reaper – Tea tree and mint, good for certain moods but lacking the complexity we want in a signature scent.
Vampire Hunter – This one worked great in oils and cologne but fell flat in soap, where it lost most of its character. Likely to return in limited releases.
Viking – Similar issue: the scent was too subtle in some products, especially soap. The base was solid but lacked complexity and lift.
Witch Doctor – A simple tropical citrus blend, nice in summer but too basic and too similar to Spectre after our updates.
Zombie Killer – Unique and nostalgic, but ultimately another evergreen scent in a lineup that doesn’t need more than one.
Lilith – With Dracula in the mix, we didn’t need a second rose scent. Dracula was the stronger of the two.
What Stayed (and Evolved)
The scents that stayed are the ones that best reflect what we’re about—rich, layered blends with personality that carries through soap, oil, cologne, and lotion. Almost all of them got some level of reworking, even if it was just small adjustments to balance or depth.
Bride – Moved away from basic chocolate and vanilla. Now smells like a vintage sweetshop, with juniper adding complexity and charm.
Creature – We blended in some of Cthulhu, our personal favorite. It keeps the warmth but adds musky, earthy depth with a more complex finish.
Dracula – Smoothed out the rose with Virginian and Atlas cedar, adding a stronger wood backbone while keeping the floral heart intact.
Countess (formerly Elizabeth Bathory) – Minimal changes here, just small tweaks to round it out. More focused, same rich personality.
Spectre (formerly Ghostly Pirate) – Shifted away from the nautical angle. Now more about oranges, warm spice, and aged wood—more in line with how people were actually describing it.
Priestess (formerly Marie Laveau) – Untouched aside from the name. It was already one of the strongest, most well-rounded blends.
Wolfman – Expanded with the cedar notes from Bigfoot to build a fuller evergreen profile. Feels more complete.
Witch – Slightly adjusted to bring in some of the earthy richness from Viking, with a little more vetiver rounding out the smoky, resinous base.
This isn’t just a “we got rid of some things” update. This is a full reshaping of how our lineup works.
Every scent now feels more intentional. Each one was chosen because it stands out, works across product types, and offers something unique to our customers. And while we trimmed down the core, we didn’t throw anything away. Retired scents will come back in seasonal drops and limited editions.
If you’ve been with us a while, you’ll probably recognize the improvement right away. If you’re new here, this is the strongest lineup we’ve ever had—and the perfect time to get familiar.
Check out the refreshed lineup in the coming days and see what stands out to you. This next chapter of (Monster) Flesh & Mane is all about quality over quantity, and we’re just getting started.