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Oil-based perfume
Blooddrop Uffington Horse
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
The Character of Blooddrop Uffington Horse
Blooddrop Uffington Horse is an oil-based perfume released in 2013.
This unisex fragrance has a distinctive green-floral character and a very strong sillage, making it ideal for those who enjoy noticeable, atmospheric compositions with a personality of their own.
The name refers to the famous Uffington White Horse — an ancient figure carved into a chalk hill in England.
In the perfume’s character, this connection is felt more as an artistic image: cool minerality, grassy freshness and wildflowers create an impression of open space, wind and earth preserving the traces of time.
The Fragrance Pyramid and Development
The database does not list separate top, middle and base notes for Blooddrop Uffington Horse, so it is more accurate to experience it as a cohesive accord whose nuances gradually replace one another.
At the heart of the composition are chalk, chamomile, comfrey, lavender, rose, sage and violet. This combination brings together dry minerality, soft powderiness, green herbs and a delicate floral haze.
On the skin, the fragrance may smell different depending on the temperature, skin type and amount applied: the oil-based formula usually wears more densely and closer to the skin, while its pronounced sillage makes the perfume especially noticeable in motion.
Chalk lends the composition a cool, almost powdery-mineral facet; chamomile and comfrey soften it, while lavender and sage support its clean aromatic profile.
Mood and Wearability
Uffington Horse will appeal to women and men who prefer unusual green and floral fragrances without obvious sweetness.
It combines the feel of open fields, dry herbs, violet powder and a cool mineral edge — an unconventional blend that is highly memorable.
In terms of mood, this perfume is particularly well suited to spring and summer, when green, herbal and mineral accords unfold naturally.
It can be chosen for a walk, a creative event, an exhibition or a quiet day in the countryside. However, its very strong sillage should be taken into account in small spaces and when in close contact with others.
The manufacturer and database do not specify the exact amount to apply to skin and clothing.
Given its concentration and intense sillage, it is sensible to start with a minimal amount of the oil-based perfume and assess its development after a few minutes; if necessary, the fragrance can be carefully intensified rather than applied to fabric in a large amount all at once.
Blooddrop and Its Artistic Approach
The fragrance reflects the philosophy of Blooddrop, a brand founded in the United States in 2006.
Its founder, Astrid Favro-Heald Weinstock, combines her work as an artist and perfumer, turning perfume formulas into small-scale images and stories.
Uffington Horse fits this aesthetic perfectly: it does not strive to be universally unobtrusive, but offers a distinct mood built on the contrast between nature, minerals and an ancient symbol.
Fragrances to Compare with Blooddrop Uffington Horse
If you are interested in green and floral compositions with varying degrees of transparency, you might explore Sergio Tacchini O'Zone For Woman, Roos & Roos / Dear Rose A Capella and Goutal Paris La Violette as possible next points of reference.
Blooddrop Uffington Horse stands out among similar fragrances through its combination of very strong sillage, an oily texture and an unusual chalky-green accent.
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