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Human blood types inspire fragrance line

Blood Concept perfumes

(CBS) - Take a sniff of this.

An Italian fragrance firm is releasing a line of unisex eau de perfumes based on the four different blood groups.

The Blood Concept perfumes, A, B, AB, and O, all feature metallic notes and celebrate "the vivid and fascinating liquid that flows in our veins," according to the company's website.

"A" is aromatic and carries a blend of green garden, tomato leaves, basil and star anise.

The "B" blend is on the woodier side and includes notes of red apple, black cherry and pepper, while "AB" has a mineral structure infused with hints of aluminum, slate, pebble and cedar wood at its base.

Lastly, "O" is composed of thyme, raspberry, cyperus esculentus, rose hips, birch, leather and cedar wood.

Each perfume is stored in a  dropper bottle and contains zero floral notes.But it also contains  no blood.

According to the company's Facebook page, the line will be released this September. Pricing and information on where the line will be sold have yet to be announced.

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