Dragon's Blood names no single substance
A natural extractA resin we do not hold. The material that would realise this note is Dragon's blood resinoid; we do not hold it, so this edge names the gap rather than asserting a reconstruction.
Dragon's Blood
Note Profile
About
A bright red resin from Dracaena and Daemonorops species - spicy, sweet, slightly balsamic-woody with a deep crimson character.
Scent Profile
Dragon's Blood resin has a dusty, spicy, amber-sweet aroma with a dry cinnamon-bark edge and subtle earthy undertones. Its scent is rich and resinous, warm and enveloping, with a faint phenolic sharpness sitting underneath - closer to benzoin's vanillic warmth than to birch tar's intensity - and a powdery, almost mineral finish like heated stone. Over time the phenolic edge softens and powdery amber, dry wood and a ceremonial incense quality predominate. Not fruity, not smoky.
ScentWheel
Breadthmedium
EnvelopeBase · ~36h lasting
Read off the wheel, not a label applied to the note.
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What this is made of
Origin
Dragon's Blood is a natural resin obtained from the sap of various Dracaena and Daemonorops species, primarily sourced in Southeast Asia, Africa, and the Canary Islands. The resin is collected by making incisions in the bark or fruit, then purified and sometimes powdered for perfumery use.
Usage in Perfumery
In perfumery, Dragon's Blood is typically used as a base note to add depth and warmth, often in oriental, woody, and incense-themed compositions. It blends well with spices, woods, amber, and floral notes, contributing a distinctive red-hued richness and a mystical character to blends.
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Perfumes featuring Dragon's Blood
A selection of reviewed perfumes where Dragon's Blood appears prominently.
