Красная Москва Лайт Eau de Parfum bottle Красная Москва Лайт
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2018 Year 2014
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Death and Decay Eau de Parfum bottle Death and Decay

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Красная Москва Лайт
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Death and Decay
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Красная Москва Лайт
This one's a sleeper hit! Красная Москва Лайт banishes the 'old lady scent' stereotype of its predecessor, delivering a surprisingly modern, creamy floral experience. It's affordable, approachable, and punches well above its weight class.
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Our Verdict - Death and Decay
This polarizing scent lives up to its name, evoking a melancholic beauty that's either a stroke of genius or a scrubber. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, with fans cherishing its unique, gothic floral character and detractors finding it far too literal in its 'decay'.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 7% 0%
Floral 50% 69%
Fruity 2% 4%
Green 3% 4%
Sweet 44% 41%
Warm 9% 3%
Woody 0% 1%
Earthy 2% 2%
Animalic 6% 10%
Fresh 5% 3%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Красная Москва Лайт EdP
Death and Decay EdP

Notes

Only in Красная Москва Лайт
Ylang-Ylang 39% Carnation 36% Bergamot 24%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 34% vs 32%
Rose 26% vs 16%
Only in Красная Москва Лайт
Tuberose 39%
Only in Death and Decay
Ylang-Ylang 32% Tonka Bean 20%
Only in Красная Москва Лайт
Vanilla 54% Tonka Bean 46%

Accords

Красная Москва Лайт Death and Decay
100%
Floral
44%
96%
Yellow Floral
100%
96%
White Floral
100%
99%
Vanilla
86%
Sweet
65%
71%
Tuberose
67%
Aromatic
60%
Citrus
58%
Woody
58%
Floral shared
100%
44%
Yellow Floral shared
96%
100%
White Floral shared
96%
100%
99%
Sweet shared
86%
65%
71%
67%
60%
Woody shared
58%
58%

Performance

Красная Москва Лайт Death and Decay
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Красная Москва Лайт

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its 'light' nature means it wears closer to the skin, making it suitable for office wear without being overpowering. The warm, comforting floral profile makes it versatile for casual settings and lends itself to a relaxed date night. It's less ideal for formal events due to its perceived casual elegance, and definitely not for sport.

Death and Decay

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Date

Its intense, often indolic floral character and the polarising 'funeral home' association make it less suitable for casual or office wear. However, its unique and sophisticated profile, combined with good longevity, lends itself well to formal events or intimate dates where a darker, more intriguing aura is desired.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
90%
Olfactory
94%
Notes
93%
Accord
73%
Key Similarities

Both share White Floral, Yellow Floral, Sweet accords and Rose, Ylang-Ylang notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Красная Москва Лайт
Death and Decay
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