Forever Red Eau de Parfum bottle Forever Red
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2012 Year 2009
££ Price Tier ££
Black Eau de Parfum bottle Black

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Forever Red Eau de Parfum
This one is a real crowd-pleaser for those who adore sweet, fruity aromas, but don't expect a nuanced journey. It's a fun, straightforward spritz that delivers a strong initial hit before mellowing out, making it an easy reach that many reviewers adore, even if some find it a bit too simple or fleeting.
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Our Verdict - Black Eau de Parfum
This one is a divisive little number. Some adore its comforting familiarity, others find it a bit dated and soapy. Expect a fruity-floral vibe that leans a touch unisex.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 2% 0%
Floral 21% 21%
Fruity 28% 24%
Green 10% 12%
Sweet 35% 30%
Warm 10% 9%
Woody 6% 18%
Earthy 4% 4%
Animalic 0% 2%
Fresh 12% 15%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Forever Red EdP
Black EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Vanilla 28% vs 29%
Only in Forever Red Eau de Parfum
Rum 27% Marshmallow 25% Oak 19%
Only in Black Eau de Parfum
Sandalwood 39% Amber 31%

Accords

Forever Red Eau de Parfum Black Eau de Parfum
100%
Woody
78%
50%
Floral
100%
94%
Fruity
99%
88%
Sweet
52%
72%
Vanilla
65%
Powdery
51%
62%
Rum
Aromatic
60%
51%
Fresh
57%
Balsamic
51%
46%
Sour
Aquatic
46%
Woody shared
100%
78%
Floral shared
50%
100%
Fruity shared
94%
99%
Sweet shared
88%
52%
72%
Powdery shared
65%
51%
Rum
62%
60%
Fresh shared
51%
57%
51%
46%
46%

Performance

Forever Red Eau de Parfum Black Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Forever Red Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Winter
Also Works:
Autumn

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Given its strong initial projection and sweet, fruity nature, Forever Red is best suited for casual outings and dates. While some reviews mention wearing it to work, its often-described prominent sweetness might be a bit much for a formal office environment, and longevity concerns make it less ideal for long formal events.

Black Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn

Built for the cooler edges of the year - autumn and spring pair best.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate projection and fresh-woody-fruity nature make it a good everyday scent, fitting for both office and casual wear. The subtle sensuality means it would also work for a relaxed date, though it lacks the gravitas for formal events.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
87%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
88%
Accord
69%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Fruity, Sweet accords and Peony, Marigold notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Forever Red Eau de Parfum
Black Eau de Parfum
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