Coeur de Sang
Fragrance notes
Character
Blood orange opens with a bright, tart citrus that feels more like juice than zest. Black rose enters soon after, dark and slightly damp, with a petal texture that reads more purple than red. Sandalwood gives the floral heart a smooth, creamy surface that keeps the rose from feeling too sharp. The base is a dense amber blend that carries labdanum and benzoin together in a thick, resinous line. Vanilla sits inside that resin without turning the whole fragrance sweet. Patchouli adds an earthy, root-like depth that grounds the warmer notes. Orris brings a soft powder that floats above the heavier materials and connects the floral and amber sides.
Tunisian opium sits in the background with a faintly bitter, herbal edge that stops the resin from becoming flat. Red amber and standard amber overlap here, creating a warm spicy accord that feels round rather than piercing. The citrus from the opening fades into the background while the woods and resins take up more space. Powdery and balsamic accords sit side by side, with the powder softening the sticky feel of the balsamic notes. The floral aspect never disappears completely, but it becomes a smaller part of a much larger amber structure.
Composed by Sarah Horowitz, this 2011 release leans unisex through its balance of citrus, rose, and heavy resin. The overall impression is a thick ribbon of amber resin pulled across a dark rose, with powder settling on the surface like dust on old velvet.
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