0 Absolute Suede Blood Concept

Unisex
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2015
Moderate
Sillage
Good
Longevity
Fall, Winter
Best Season
Evening, Special Occasion
Best For

Fragrance Story

0 Absolute Suede by Blood Concept is a Aromatic fragrance for women and men. 0 Absolute Suede was launched in 2015. The nose behind this fragrance is Christian Vermorel. Top notes are Thyme, Plum and Mint; middle notes are Raspberry, Styrax, Coffee and Rosemary; base notes are Suede, Leather, Incense, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Amber.

Composition Profile

leather 100%
fruity 85%
amber 70%
aromatic 60%
sweet 50%
smoky 40%
fresh spicy 35%
woody 30%
warm spicy 25%
balsamic 20%

About the Perfumer

Christian Vermorel

Christian Vermorel

Christian Vermorel is a perfumer who has worked with Blood Concept, Brocard, Charriol, and Emporium. His creations include 0 Absolute Suede, A Green Cachemire, and B Wonder Tonka for Blood Concept, as well as Malachite Flower and Thunder Snow for Brocard. Vermorel's style ranges from modern leathers to classic florals.

Fragrance Notes

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Thyme Thyme
Plum Plum
Mint Mint

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Raspberry Raspberry
Styrax Styrax
Coffee Coffee
Rosemary Rosemary

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Suede Suede
Leather Leather
Incense Incense
Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha
Amber Amber

Character Profile

The Alchemist Archetype: Portrait of 0 Absolute Suede Blood Concept

Essence

The Alchemist archetype transforms raw materials into something transcendent. 0 Absolute Suede embodies this through its journey from sharp, green top notes of thyme and mint, through a fruity, smoky heart, to a rich, leathery base. This scent is a process of transmutation, turning the mundane into the profound.

Like the alchemist in their laboratory, this fragrance begins with bright, almost medicinal notes before descending into darker, more complex territories. The plum and raspberry provide a deceptive sweetness that gives way to the smoky incense and animalic suede, mirroring the alchemist's quest to turn base metals into gold.

Style & Aesthetic

The wearer of 0 Absolute Suede favors clothing that feels lived-in and textured: worn leather jackets, soft suede boots, and chunky silver jewelry. Their aesthetic is a careful curation of contrasts-rough and smooth, dark and light. They might pair a vintage band t-shirt with a tailored blazer, or rough denim with a silk scarf.

Their spaces reflect this same alchemical sensibility: a home filled with dried herbs, crystals, and books on esoteric subjects. They appreciate the patina of age and the beauty of decay, finding elegance in the imperfect and the transformed.

Philosophy & Values

The Alchemist believes in the power of transformation. They see life as a series of processes that can be refined and improved through patience, knowledge, and a willingness to embrace the shadow. Their core values include authenticity, depth, and the courage to face complexity.

They are drawn to the idea that true beauty emerges from struggle and change. They value experiences that challenge them, relationships that test them, and work that requires them to evolve. For them, the goal is not perfection but transmutation-turning pain into wisdom, chaos into order, and the ordinary into the extraordinary.

Relationships

In relationships, the Alchemist is a catalyst for growth. They are drawn to people who are raw, unpolished, and full of potential. They have little patience for superficiality and are most comfortable with those who are willing to explore the darker corners of the psyche.

They can be intense and demanding, expecting their partners to engage in the same deep work they do. However, they are also fiercely loyal and protective, offering a safe space for transformation. Their love is not easy, but it is profound and transformative, much like the scent they wear.

Lifestyle

The Alchemist's life is a series of rituals and experiments. They might start their day with a complex tea ceremony, spend their afternoon in a workshop or studio, and end their evening with a contemplative walk. They are drawn to activities that involve transformation: cooking, gardening, blacksmithing, or perfumery itself.

Their home is a sanctuary of sensory experiences, filled with incense, textured fabrics, and objects that tell a story. They collect things that have been changed by time or use-a worn wooden bowl, a rusted key, a piece of sea glass. Every object in their life has a purpose and a history.

Shadow

The Alchemist's shadow is the danger of becoming lost in the process of transformation. They can become so focused on the goal of transmutation that they forget to appreciate the present moment. Their intensity can alienate others, and their obsession with depth can lead to a rejection of simple joys.

They may also struggle with perfectionism, never satisfied with the results of their work. The shadow of 0 Absolute Suede is the risk of becoming too dark, too complex, too inaccessible-a scent that repels as much as it attracts. The Alchemist must remember that not everything needs to be transformed; some things are beautiful as they are.

Conclusion

0 Absolute Suede is the scent of the Alchemist-a fragrance that celebrates the beauty of transformation. It is not for those who seek simple pleasures, but for those who understand that true depth requires patience, courage, and a willingness to embrace the shadow. This scent is an invitation to embark on a journey of inner alchemy, turning the raw materials of life into something precious and unique.