Running With The Wolves
Created for fragrance fans who want fruit with teeth, this release flips conventional sweet cherry on its head. The scent balances juicy fruit against pungent leather, animal notes, and deep blonde woods, creating a feral yet plush mood. It speaks directly to lovers of bold indie perfumery who want something brooding, unconventional, and unapologetically rustic. If you enjoy rich tuberose wrapped in raw suede and spiced pepper, this composition delivers serious character. It works at its peak during crisp autumn evenings and freezing winter nights when cold air lets the animalic warmth and rich fruit project without smothering.
Similar Suggestions
BETAFragrances with the nearest note and performance profile.
For more in-depth suggestions.
Performance Metrics
89 VOTESOpen Performance Breakdown 1 TAKE
Voters are evenly divided on longevity, with six rating it moderate (three to six hours) and six rating it long lasting (seven to twelve hours), alongside one vote for eternal wear. Sillage is primarily voted strong to moderate, meaning it projects assertively during the opening hours before settling into an arm's-length scent bubble.
Notes Pyramid
Search these notesChoose where each note belongs.
Running With The Wolves showcases a dark cherry accord backed by crisp red apple and lively Sichuan pepper at the top. The center softens with tuberose and almond, leading into a dense base of leather, animal notes, agarwood, and blonde woods. The result is a fruity, animalic leather composition that shifts from spicy fruit to a warm, musky dry-down.
Main Accords
6 MAPPEDThe scent opens with dominant cherry, fresh spicy, and subtle citrus facets from the Sichuan pepper. Within thirty minutes, animalic, leather, and musky accords overtake the foreground. The sweetness dries down into a tart, shadowy accent that clings to dry woods and warm fur-like undertones for the rest of the wear.
Community Data
136 TOTAL VOTESCOMMUNITY SENTIMENT
OWNERSHIP STATS
GENDER APPEAL
REVIEW SENTIMENT
When to Wear
TAP TO VOTETIME OF DAY · TAP TO VOTE
OCCASIONS · TAP TO VOTE
It looks easiest to wear in fall and winter. The vote picture leans most toward daytime.
Pros & Cons
Quick take before you sampleWHY PEOPLE MAY LIKE IT
Distinctive blend of dark black cherry and pungent leather
Sichuan pepper provides an energetic, zesty opening kick
Creamy almond and tuberose soften the sharp initial spices
Strong projection in the first few hours of wear
Grounded in genuine animalic notes rather than sugary sweetness
Solid longevity with votes favoring six to ten hours of wear
Thrives during crisp autumn days and cold winter nights
Offers a bold, non-conformist profile for lovers of indie perfumery
WHAT TO WATCH OUT FOR
Animal notes and leather can feel too challenging for casual settings
Polarising profile is not suitable for safe blind buying
Initial burst of Sichuan pepper can feel abrasive to sensitive noses
Too heavy and musky for warm summer weather
Cherry note reminds at least one reviewer of air freshener
Unsuitable for conservative offices or tight shared workspaces
Longevity votes show a split down to three to six hours for some wearers
Lacks the sugary gourmand sweetness that typical fruit perfume fans expect
Fragranxe Review
EDITORIAL“UNTAMED Running With The Wolves Editorial Scent Review”
The first spray of Running With The Wolves hits with an unexpected clash of tart black cherry, crisp red apple, and the electric tingle of Sichuan pepper. It is sharp and zesty rather than syrupy. Some wearers find the peppery burst startling for the opening minute or two, while others notice a mouth-watering tartness resembling real fruit skins. This initial punch quickly announces that Running With The Wolves by UNTAMED is not a harmless dessert scent, but an adventurous fruity leather built around raw contrasts.
As the sharpness subsides, a smooth middle layer of almond and tuberose steps in to round out the edges. The tuberose here does not feel like a traditional heavy white floral; instead, it brings a buttery, narcotic creaminess that melds with the nutty almond to tame the opening spices. Soon after, the base takes charge. Rich leather, dry agarwood, and pronounced animal notes rise up, casting a shadowy, fur-like warmth over the remaining fruit.
Over several hours, the cherry accord recedes from a bright, juicy top note into a dark, wine-soaked undertone. The leathery and animalic accords become the primary narrative on skin. They project a warm, slightly musky texture that evokes a heavy coat or unrefined suede. A subtle thread of blonde woods keeps the base from turning muddy, ensuring the agarwood provides depth without becoming medicinal or overly sour.
Community performance votes show a split between moderate longevity (three to six hours) and long lasting results (seven to twelve hours), with a few voters experiencing eternal endurance. Sillage leans solidly strong to moderate, radiating well beyond arm's length before settling closer after three hours. Given this robust presence and its warming, animalic weight, autumn and winter represent the best seasons to wear it. It shines on casual night walks, rustic pub evenings, and casual cold-weather hangouts where its earthy musk feels completely natural.
This perfume is ideal for adventurous wearers who love indie perfumery, dark fruity leather, and dirty musks. It offers a welcome alternative to predictable dessert perfumes. However, anyone searching for a pure, sweet candy cherry or a safe, clean office floral should steer clear. If you are sensitive to animal notes or prefer polite, powdery fragrances, the untamed base will likely feel too aggressive.
Running With The Wolves by UNTAMED succeeds by taking genuine creative risks. It balances bold cherry with authentic, untamed leather and animal warmth. It is polarising, memorable, and definitely not a safe blind buy, so ordering a sample first is the smartest path.
FAQs
What does Running With The Wolves smell like?+
Running With The Wolves smells like tart black cherry and spiced pepper over raw leather and musky animal notes. The opening mixes crisp red apple and tingling Sichuan pepper with dark fruit. Soon, buttery tuberose and almond soften the blend before settling into a deep base of agarwood, blonde woods, and warm animalic musk.
How long does Running With The Wolves last on skin?+
Running With The Wolves lasts between six and ten hours for most wearers. Community performance votes are split evenly between moderate wear (three to six hours) and long lasting wear (seven to twelve hours), with one voter recording eternal longevity. Denser woody base notes linger the longest.
Is Running With The Wolves suitable for men or women?+
Running With The Wolves is a unisex fragrance that appeals to both men and women. Community voting leans toward unisex, with additional votes split between slightly female and slightly male. The juicy black cherry provides gentle sweetness, while dry leather, Sichuan pepper, and animal notes bring rugged, masculine depth.
What seasons are best for wearing Running With The Wolves?+
Running With The Wolves performs best during fall and winter. Community seasonal votes favor fall with fourteen votes and winter with twelve votes, compared to only three votes for summer. Cool weather prevents the dense animalic base, agarwood, and heavy leather from becoming suffocating.
How strong is the projection of Running With The Wolves?+
Running With The Wolves has strong to moderate projection. Seven community voters rate the sillage as strong, while five consider it moderate and only one calls it intimate. It radiates noticeably past arm's length during the first two hours before drawing closer to the body.
Is Running With The Wolves a good blind buy?+
No, Running With The Wolves is not a safe blind buy. The bold combination of dirty animal notes, smoky leather, and Sichuan pepper makes it highly polarising. Sampling first is strongly recommended, especially if you dislike animalic musks or sharp spices in fruit fragrances.
What is Running With The Wolves similar to?+
Running With The Wolves shares qualities with Tom Ford Lost Cherry and Francesca Bianchi Tyger Tyger. However, it replaces the boozy liqueur sweetness of Lost Cherry with rustic leather and animal notes, while offering a darker cherry twist on the animalic structure found in Tyger Tyger.
Can Running With The Wolves be worn to the office?+
Running With The Wolves is generally too bold and animalic for quiet, formal offices. Its assertive sillage and distinct leather and musk base can easily overwhelm colleagues in tight, enclosed rooms. It is much better suited for evening events, creative settings, or outdoor gatherings.
How does the opening of Running With The Wolves compare to its dry-down?+
The opening is tart and sharply spiced, whereas the dry-down is warm, musky, and leathery. Black cherry, red apple, and Sichuan pepper dominate the first few minutes. Over time, almond and tuberose bridge into a base where agarwood and animal notes take complete control.
How should you apply Running With The Wolves for best results?+
Apply two or three sprays to pulse points like the neck and wrists. Because the sillage is strong and the animal notes are potent, over-applying can quickly become overpowering. Sticking to a couple of light sprays lets the fruit and leather unfold smoothly over the day.
Rankings
Full rankingsWear Diary
0 COMMUNITY WEAR LOGSKeep sprays, longevity, weather, and compliments in one practical log.
Sign in to keep private wear notes.
Compliment Signal
FROM WEAR LOGSReviews
No owner review yet. You can be the first.
More from UNTAMED
9 FRAGRANCESThe house's most-rated releases, to compare Running With The Wolves with its siblings.
Dupes & Alternatives
COMMUNITY DUPESCOREWearers compare this profile to Tom Ford Lost Cherry, but UNTAMED replaces the sweet gourmand liqueur with raw leather, agarwood, and animal notes. It also shares the vintage, animalic intensity found in Francesca Bianchi Tyger Tyger, swapping out honeyed peach for dark black cherry. Compared to BDK Parfums Rouge Smoking, it is far less powdery and significantly more feral and woody.
No User submitted dupes yet. The first useful DupeScore can come from your community.
Live questions about Running With The Wolves
Ask one quick question and let the community weigh in while it is live.
No live pulse yet.
Trusted Sellers
Community-submitted stores that regular buyers trust, by country.
No trusted sellers added for this fragrance yet.
Where to Sample
Discovery sets, official samples, and trusted decants.
No sample or decant options shared for this fragrance yet.