Leather
Unconventional
Woody
Notesincensemyrrhoudsaffrontangerine
Tags
#beast
Style
unisex
This enigmatic essence opens with zesty mandarin, briefly evoking the metallic smell of blood, before plunging into the dark pleasures of incense and patchouli. Oud wood deepens the effect, while bittersweet myrrh adds to the mystery.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
This is a scent for an evening with a slower pulse: a heavy leather jacket left on the back of a chair, conversation continuing at close quarters. Its metallic flicker adds tension to the opening; the darker resins and woods lend the ensuing presence warmth without softness.
How to wear
Cool autumn and winter weather is a natural setting for its resinous, woody weight. Start with one or two sprays on skin beneath clothing, allowing the mandarin opening to settle into incense, oud and myrrh. In warm rooms, apply lightly so the darker accords remain a measured presence.
Who it’s for
For those drawn to incense, bittersweet resins and leathery woods rather than sugary warmth. Its metallic opening and dark oud-and-myrrh structure suit a taste for unconventional compositions with contrast, texture and a slightly unsettling edge.
Release year
2015
The nose
Jean Sauvage is the perfumer credited with No. 8. A self-taught creator and Binet-Papillon’s exclusive perfumer, he works alongside founder Virginie Choné within the house’s expressive, individualistic approach to fragrance. Here, the contrast between a fleeting metallic opening and warm incense, myrrh and oud gives the composition its distinctive tension.
Binet-Papillon’s story
Binet-Papillon favours personal expression over broad appeal, creating distinctive fragrances intended to provoke emotion rather than please everyone. The house brings together Binet and Papillon Rouge, pairing historical Parisian references in its bottle imagery with contemporary compositions developed and assembled in Grasse.
No. 8 – Drop of Blood’s concept
No. 8 is built around a brief, unsettling contrast: bright mandarin evokes a metallic impression before yielding to incense and patchouli. Oud deepens the composition, while bittersweet myrrh gives it resinous warmth. Originally called Goutte de Sang, it is now sold as N° 8 Myrrh Blood-Drop.
Extra info
The original French name, Goutte de Sang, means “Drop of Blood.” The current name, Myrrh Blood-Drop, brings one of the fragrance’s central resins into the title; the brand confirms the name change without announcing a reformulation.
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Notesincensemyrrhoudsaffrontangerine
Tags
#beast
Style
unisex
This enigmatic essence opens with zesty mandarin, briefly evoking the metallic smell of blood, before plunging into the dark pleasures of incense and patchouli. Oud wood deepens the effect, while bittersweet myrrh adds to the mystery.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
This is a scent for an evening with a slower pulse: a heavy leather jacket left on the back of a chair, conversation continuing at close quarters. Its metallic flicker adds tension to the opening; the darker resins and woods lend the ensuing presence warmth without softness.
How to wear
Cool autumn and winter weather is a natural setting for its resinous, woody weight. Start with one or two sprays on skin beneath clothing, allowing the mandarin opening to settle into incense, oud and myrrh. In warm rooms, apply lightly so the darker accords remain a measured presence.
Who it’s for
For those drawn to incense, bittersweet resins and leathery woods rather than sugary warmth. Its metallic opening and dark oud-and-myrrh structure suit a taste for unconventional compositions with contrast, texture and a slightly unsettling edge.
Release year
2015
The nose
Jean Sauvage is the perfumer credited with No. 8. A self-taught creator and Binet-Papillon’s exclusive perfumer, he works alongside founder Virginie Choné within the house’s expressive, individualistic approach to fragrance. Here, the contrast between a fleeting metallic opening and warm incense, myrrh and oud gives the composition its distinctive tension.
Binet-Papillon’s story
Binet-Papillon favours personal expression over broad appeal, creating distinctive fragrances intended to provoke emotion rather than please everyone. The house brings together Binet and Papillon Rouge, pairing historical Parisian references in its bottle imagery with contemporary compositions developed and assembled in Grasse.
No. 8 – Drop of Blood’s concept
No. 8 is built around a brief, unsettling contrast: bright mandarin evokes a metallic impression before yielding to incense and patchouli. Oud deepens the composition, while bittersweet myrrh gives it resinous warmth. Originally called Goutte de Sang, it is now sold as N° 8 Myrrh Blood-Drop.
Extra info
The original French name, Goutte de Sang, means “Drop of Blood.” The current name, Myrrh Blood-Drop, brings one of the fragrance’s central resins into the title; the brand confirms the name change without announcing a reformulation.
Featured in edits and sample packs
Wear-To-Scare