DSQUARED² 2019 EDT

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Red Wood

by Olivier Cresp

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DSQUARED² Red Wood is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2019, created by Olivier Cresp. Red Wood opens with Pink Pepper and Cranberry, settles into a heart of Rose, Magnolia, and Litchi, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, and Amberwood. DSQUARED²'s Red Wood carries a Favourite verdict, a fruity-led wear.

This one's a proper divisive bit of kit. Some swear by its fizzy, fruity shampoo vibe for a fresh pick-me-up, whilst others reckon it's a synthetic, headache-inducing mess. You'll either love it or hate it, mate.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Playful
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Energetic
  • Modern
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Red Wood Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Its fresh, clean, and fruity profile makes it a cracking choice for casual wear and daytime dates. While some find its performance strong, many describe it as an EDT with moderate longevity, making it less ideal for formal settings where a more commanding presence is often preferred, but still acceptable for the office if applied sparingly.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Red Wood kicks off with a tart, sparkling cranberries and a cheeky dash of pink pepper, giving it a proper 'fizzy drink' feel. Then, a juicy litchi and soft rose and magnolia waft in, sweetening things up before settling into a clean, musky base with a hint of cedar. Expect a fresh, fruity, almost shampoo-like dry down.

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Where to buy

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