Always Red Eau de Parfum bottle Always Red
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2015 Year 2010
££ Price Tier £
Play It Lovely Eau de Parfum bottle Play It Lovely

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Always Red
This is a grown-up gourmand that punches way above its weight - if you can get hold of the original formulation. Forget the dud re-release; the proper stuff is a sexy, rich, plum-praline dream with beast-mode performance that's often compared to Armani Si, but at a fraction of the price. It's a genuine crowd-pleaser and a steal if you find it.
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Our Verdict - Play It Lovely
This budget-friendly fruity floral is a surprisingly pleasant, if uncomplicated, scent that's a consensus crowd-pleaser for light wear. Don't expect groundbreaking complexity or room-filling sillage, but it’s a perfectly 'lovely' everyday option, especially for the price.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 8% 9%
Floral 29% 28%
Fruity 23% 19%
Green 2% 4%
Sweet 33% 35%
Warm 12% 9%
Woody 9% 6%
Earthy 6% 13%
Animalic 4% 5%
Fresh 10% 10%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Always Red EdP
Play It Lovely EdP

Notes

Accords

Always Red Play It Lovely
100%
Sweet
90%
89%
Fruity
100%
50%
White Floral
77%
57%
Citrus
69%
64%
Amber
60%
Fresh
60%
55%
Floral
58%
55%
Rose
Tuberose
55%
54%
Woody
47%
Tropical
Patchouli
47%
Vanilla
46%
44%
Lactonic
Sweet shared
100%
90%
Fruity shared
89%
100%
White Floral shared
50%
77%
Citrus shared
57%
69%
Amber shared
64%
60%
60%
Floral shared
55%
58%
55%
55%
54%
47%
47%
46%
44%

Performance

Always Red Play It Lovely
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Always Red

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent projection and long-lasting nature, particularly the original formulation, make it less suitable for office wear. However, the rich, sweet, and sensual profile, combined with its impressive longevity, makes it perfect for alluring date nights or making a statement at formal events. It's too heavy for sport.

Play It Lovely

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate sillage and light, inoffensive character make it ideal for casual wear or the office. It's not strong enough for formal events, but fresh and clean enough for a quick spritz before light sports, though projection remains discreet.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
84%
Accord
75%
Key Similarities

Both share Fruity, Sweet, White Floral accords and Amber notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Always Red
Play It Lovely
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