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Oil-based perfume
Blooddrop Black Kimono
Gender:
Female
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
The Character and History of Blooddrop Black Kimono
Blooddrop Black Kimono is a women's fragrance launched in 2011 by the American brand Blooddrop, created for those who appreciate unusual and expressive perfume compositions.
It is an oil perfume with a very strong sillage, so the fragrance can make a noticeable impression even when applied sparingly.
Its name evokes the image of a black kimono: restrained, mysterious and elegant.
Blooddrop was founded in the United States in 2006 as a project by artist and perfumer Astrid Favreau-Hild Weinstock.
The brand's philosophy is built around a world woven from imagination, where perfumery becomes an extension of its creator's artistic vision.
Black Kimono fits this aesthetic perfectly: it does not tell a literal story, but rather creates an atmosphere and a memorable image.
Olfactive Profile and Mood
The fragrance belongs to the citrus family and combines citrus, green and white-floral nuances.
Its character brings together freshness, cool transparency and soft floral sensuality.
Thanks to its oil base, the scent feels denser and lingers on the skin longer than a light, watery spray.
The contrast between yuzu and tea is especially intriguing in this composition.
The citrusy yuzu accent adds a sparkling tartness and a sense of cleanliness, tea creates a calm green backdrop, while ylang-ylang brings creamy floral roundness.
As a result, Black Kimono comes across as a fragrance with a cool opening and a richer, more sensual development.
Development, Sillage and Wearability
At first, Black Kimono unfolds fresh and energetic, then gradually becomes softer and deeper.
A tea nuance supports the composition's green facet, while ylang-ylang makes it more feminine and fluid.
Its very strong sillage underscores the fragrance's character, making it especially suitable for evening occasions, events and cool weather.
For the office or a small enclosed space, it is best to start with a minimal amount and assess its intensity on your own skin.
Oil perfume is convenient to apply precisely to pulse points, while application to clothing should be done carefully after first checking how the fabric reacts.
Longevity and sillage may vary depending on the temperature, skin type and amount applied.
The Perfumer and the Brand's Style
Black Kimono was created by Astrid Favreau-Hild Weinstock, an artist and perfumer who defines Blooddrop's creative direction.
Her approach is evident in the composition's imagery: the fragrance is built not around a long list of ingredients, but around a distinctive mood in which fresh, green and white-floral accents come together to form a unified character.
Black Kimono shows how Blooddrop turns perfume into a small story.
It is a choice for fans of unconventional fragrances with a noticeable presence, who value not only the notes but also the emotional effect of the composition.
Similar Fragrances
To explore a similar mood, consider Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gioia Eau Fraiche.
It may appeal to lovers of fresh and transparent accents, while Black Kimono offers a denser oil-based scent and a much more pronounced sillage.
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