Deep Red

I really love this one, it was a blind buy for me, reminded me of a relative and a trip to Europe so I bought it. It's a really hard scent to describe because everything is so well blended and bounces off one another so effortlessly. The deep richness comes from the creamy woody notes, it almost has that amber essence in the way that it all blends, but instead of fully going that direction you're transported to fresh, bright, sophisticated notes. I'm a huge hater of ginger, but the way it's used here is impeccable, the only thing you get from that note is a warm air of spice that's bold enough to be present but soft enough to be comforting and not cloying. Same with the florals in here, they're very much well there but they meld so nicely with everything else that they're comfortable being in there. The fruity notes sit there a little louder, but this isn't a traditional in your face kind of citrus. The brightness of those notes is there, but again not too strong as to overpower everything else. The name really is fitting, the color red evokes a certain kind of bright fruity scent, but the depth added to this really makes it something so special and very well done. This is the kind of going out scent I've been yearning for, where it's unique enough to be non generic but so well done that it feels so natural and inoffensive to anyone that smells you.

I have repurchased this perfume several times since 2008. I agree with the reviewers who state that this has been reformulated. I am more on the lighter side of scents, but this one has found a way to stay in my wardrobe. It is bolder than elegant, hence playful and spicy. I like how it converts those citrus fruits into something "deep" and rich. Sandalwood and vanilla make it slightly sweet and creamy, but not 100% edible. I don't understand why people express that this smells a lot like the 2000s in a derogatory way. I find it quite timeless (not dated at all) and compared to some current overly sweet cheapies out there (all the Cheirosas and Vanillas, no offense), this is way more complex and interesting. Back then, I thought it smelled niche (I still believe that among all the cheapies, this is amazing for its price). It opens quite "perfumy"( I don't appreciate that), but when worn in the right weather conditions (cold), it's very enjoyable. It also takes me back to a moment in my life when I had to move forward alone while being extremely young, wearing this made me feel strong and bold, like I could do anything to succeed. It is amazing how a scent can improve our mood!

LOVE LOVE LOVE. i will never get bored of this scent. my mom wore this throughout my childhood and i was always so impressed by it. the black currant, ginger and blood orange creates an amazing blend. it's fruity but also very mysterious... very feminine without being overpowering. gives a very strong, independent women vibe, suitable for colder months. i recently bought her a brand new bottle of this from the airport duty free but sadly my mom has been telling me that the longevity and sillage of this new version is very weak :( nevertheless i still love and cherish this fragrance as it reminds me of my childhood and my mom. budget friendly nostalgic scent.

A beautifully warm spicy perfume that I do not need to think twice about when choosing it for the day. It's feminine, the citrus fruity notes are warm and unoffensive, the tuberose and ginger are soft, and the musk and sandalwood ties it all together to create a gorgeous, classic scent that would (or should) be a staple in any woman's fragrance collection. It's a go-to perfume for me if I'm in a rush and can't decide what I want to wear that day. The woody and warm citrus undertones mix amazingly well. It's absolutely intoxicating and sensual, a genuine crowd-pleaser, and I cannot recommend it enough.

A juicy, luscious blend of citrus fruits intertwines with vanilla sweetness, subtly spiced with ginger that lends a gentle edge. The whole composition is vintage in the finest sense of the word: thoughtful, well constructed, avoiding any literal gourmand excess while still caressing the senses with delectable notes. It is a rather quiet, close-to-the-skin fragrance, though on fabric its sweetness lingers until the end of the day. There is something beautifully cocooning about this vintage gourmand.