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qxi724InsuffBooni – :
I give this one 5 stars. I am the oddball on this one i think. I absolutely love this scent. I first found it because i was looking for perfumes that had anise notes in it…I saw this specific perfume had blood accord note in it. I found that very interesting I had to try it out. I am bit different So I figured I would like it. and Bingo..In Fact I do. I love it. Long lasting…Blood/Metallic smell to it
Camediant – :
Man, this reminds me of something, I just can’t put my finger on it. A blast of licorice, star anise and orange at first but what a complex fragrance… compelling to say the least. I love it. It’s different & stands out from the rest. Definitely not a Mandrake but one of my favorites from Mr. Quartana to date. Projection & longevity is through the roof!!!
barnabi – :
I like it. Maybe I’m a big weirdo but I love smelling it. There is a metallic edge to it but interesting to my nose. Definitely not an oriental vanilla fragrance, more freaky floral and kinda woody. I smell the clover and anise. My second favorite from the line. Poppy Soma is by far my favorite. But I’m really liking this one. Maybe I’m part vampire.
dayanark – :
This is definitely the most challenging one of the scents from Parfums Quartana. And I have to admit that I don’t like it.
Objectively I can see that the perfume is well executed, it’s unique, it fits the vision and it’s very creative. There’s nothing wrong with the quality of this fragrance, but it’s not a scent I would ever wear. Well, I did wear it today, obviously, but that’s the first and the very last time I will be wearing this.
The composition is actually quite good, and I like almost everything about this scent – except for one note, that is really pronouced, unfortunately. Yes, that metallic blood accord. To my nose it smells really vile, and I actually feel quite queasy smelling it.
Bloodflower is definitely true to its name. It’s dark, earthy, and of a filthy, rusty hue, with a rose note that is so dark red it almost feels black. The rose is not elegant or romantic in any way, the patchouli note makes it feel gritty, brash and sinister.
And then there’s the blood accord. It’s sharp as h*ll right away, almost hurting the nostrils with its smell of rusty iron and blood that’s almost completely coagulated – you, know, thick, dark brownish-red and sort of gloopy.
After about an hour or so, that blood smell fades a little, and you think its gone for good – but no. No, it isn’t. It returns a little later, smelling even more photorealistic, and vile, than before.
This is the scent of the bath of Elizabeth Báthory (1560-1614). She was a hungaryan countess who was obsessed with her own youth and beauty. And for some reason she got this crazy idea that blood had youthful and beautyfying effects on the skin. So she had all the prettiest virgins in the villages nearby brought to her castle, where they were killed, and their blood was poured into the countess tub, so she could bathe in it. Because of this there were rumours about her being a vampire.
When I smell Bloodflower on my skin I get pictures of countess Elizabeth in my head, taking her crimson bath. It’s an extremely dark and unpleasant fragrance, but still, because of the rose and patchouli combo I suppose, a weirdly sensual smell as well. Which actually makes it even more unpleasant.
The only time I would vaguely consider wearing this would be if Dracula asked me out on a date. So, yeah. Never. 😉
Longevity is strong, I smell this unpleasantness for over 9 hours on my skin. Sillage is very strong right away, but calms down a bit after an hour or so, to a soft medium.
2905661 – :
Star anise, licorice, & patchouli.
Begins quite spicy with hints of red roses, and huge doses of anise.
When it goes colder, the orris starts to appear with allot of amber and few metallic note to give the blood effect.
I personally don’t like the metallic, as this one smells the least metallic just to fulfill the job of presenting the bloodflower concept.
Edit (after 2 hours) now it smells disgusting with that saliva on metal spoon smell. No way this is floral, it became overly disgusting. It kind of reminds me of “Mercury [80Hg]” by One of Those brand (previously known as nu_be) & the infamous “Secretions Magnifiques” by Etat Libre d`Orange.
miktorr – :
This is a dark metallic fragrance. Different and will make you stand out for sure.
I had a tester and have enjoyed it, but I’m not sure I want a whole bottle.
For me there is a shy vanilla in the background, but I would never call it a oriental vanilla….
NepR – :
NOT an oriental vanilla. I just had to say that. The classification here is completely misleading.
aleksandr55214 – :
Star Anise ~ Licorice ~ Metallic / Blood Accord extremely strong in the opening ~ Perhaps vague Patchouli mingling and the slightest Rose arriving late.
At first impression anything other than Licorice and Blood is negligible.
Blood Flower quickly becomes light and soft in the dry down when the Blood Accord mingles with that late Rose to become the star attractions and remains close to the skin as in the accompanying video.
Spray amount appears dependent on desired effect as is timing.
I personally find this quite wearable.
Desired Effect Achieved.