Bloody Wood by Liquides Imaginaires

Brand: Liquides Imaginaires

Concentration: EDP

What it smells like

A dark, vinous composition where tart red fruits and velvety rose seep into dry oak, cedar, and earthy vetiver.

Is Bloody Wood worth it?

How it smells: Opens with red wine, rose and violet, cherry at the heart, then dries down to woody notes and oak.

Scent Score: 63/100 (Good). Overhyped. People talk about it, but it disappoints or splits opinion. Sample it before you buy a bottle. Performance 62, reputation 51, versatility 87, layerability 64 and value 47, each out of 100.

What to expect: Longevity: Lasts a few hours. Reapply for the evening. Projection: Projects strongly. People will notice. Best for: Spring, fall and winter, for evenings and dates. Layering: Layers well with many fragrances. Leans: Unisex.

Scent Character

Woody · Woody Floral

EDP · Introduced 2013 · Unisex

Key accords: Red Wine, Rose, Violet, Cherry, Fruity Notes, Raspberry

Top Notes

Heart Notes

  • Red Wine
  • Cherry
  • Fruity Notes
  • Raspberry

Base Notes

Occasions: Evening, Date, Special Occasion, Casual

Seasons: Fall, Winter, Spring

Fragrance overview

Bloody Wood by Liquides Imaginaires belongs to the woody fragrance family. A dark, vinous composition where tart red fruits and velvety rose seep into dry oak, cedar, and earthy vetiver. Bloody Wood opens with Red Wine, Rose, and Violet. The heart brings Red Wine, Cherry, Fruity Notes, and Raspberry. It dries down to Woody Notes, Oak, and Sandalwood.

How to wear Bloody Wood

On skin, Bloody Wood by Liquides Imaginaires has good longevity, strong projection, an intensity of 8/10, EDP concentration. It's best in fall, winter, and spring. Reach for it for evening, date, special occasion, and casual. Its best layering match in the catalog is NoMad by Bond No. 9. Apply Bloody Wood first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer NoMad on top for oriental lift. Start with 2 sprays Bloody Wood : 2 sprays NoMad and adjust to taste.

How the notes develop

Bloody Wood opens with Red Wine, Rose, and Violet.

The heart brings Red Wine, Cherry, Fruity Notes, and Raspberry.

It dries down to Woody Notes, Oak, and Sandalwood.

What to layer with Bloody Wood

  • Bond No. 9 NoMad bottle

    NoMad by Bond No. 9

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share rose and sandalwood.

    Order: Apply Bloody Wood first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer NoMad on top for oriental lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Bloody Wood : 2 sprays NoMad

  • Bond No. 9 Chelsea Nights bottle

    Chelsea Nights by Bond No. 9

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share rose and sandalwood.

    Order: Apply Bloody Wood first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Chelsea Nights on top for oriental lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Bloody Wood : 2 sprays Chelsea Nights

  • Bond No. 9 Park Avenue bottle

    Park Avenue by Bond No. 9

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share rose and sandalwood.

    Order: Apply Bloody Wood first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Park Avenue on top for floral lift.

    Ratio: 1 spray Bloody Wood : 2 sprays Park Avenue

  • Maison Crivelli Hibiscus Mahajád bottle

    Hibiscus Mahajád by Maison Crivelli

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share rose and sandalwood.

    Order: Apply Bloody Wood first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Hibiscus Mahajád on top for floral lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Bloody Wood : 2 sprays Hibiscus Mahajád

  • Born To Stand Out Unholy Oud bottle

    Unholy Oud by Born To Stand Out

    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share rose and raspberry.

    Order: Apply Bloody Wood first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Unholy Oud on top for oriental lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Bloody Wood : 2 sprays Unholy Oud

Pairings to approach with care

  • Jo Malone London Earl Grey & Cucumber Cologne bottle

    Earl Grey & Cucumber Cologne by Jo Malone London

    Not Recommended · 30/99

    Bloody Wood has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Earl Grey & Cucumber Cologne brings a citrus contrast to this woody scent.

    Order: Apply Bloody Wood first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Earl Grey & Cucumber Cologne on top for citrus lift.

    Ratio: 1 spray Bloody Wood : 2 sprays Earl Grey & Cucumber Cologne

  • Jo Malone London Lime Basil & Mandarin Cologne bottle

    Lime Basil & Mandarin Cologne by Jo Malone London

    Not Recommended · 30/99

    Bloody Wood has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Lime Basil & Mandarin Cologne brings a citrus contrast to this woody scent.

    Order: Apply Bloody Wood first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Lime Basil & Mandarin Cologne on top for citrus lift.

    Ratio: 1 spray Bloody Wood : 2 sprays Lime Basil & Mandarin Cologne

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Frequently asked questions

Which notes are listed for Bloody Wood?

Bloody Wood opens with Red Wine, Rose, and Violet. The heart brings Red Wine, Cherry, Fruity Notes, and Raspberry. It dries down to Woody Notes, Oak, and Sandalwood.

How long does Bloody Wood last, and how strong is it?

Bloody Wood by Liquides Imaginaires has good longevity, strong projection, an intensity of 8/10, EDP concentration.

When should you wear Bloody Wood?

It's best in fall, winter, and spring. It suits evening, date, special occasion, and casual.

What layers well with Bloody Wood?

NoMad by Bond No. 9 is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share rose and sandalwood. Apply Bloody Wood first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer NoMad on top for oriental lift. Start with 2 sprays Bloody Wood : 2 sprays NoMad.

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