Giorgio Beverly Hills 1991 EDT

M £ Acquired

Red for Men

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Giorgio Beverly Hills Red for Men is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1991. Red for Men opens with Caraway, Bergamot, Basil, and Artemisia, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Geranium, and Carnation, and dries down to a base of Leather, Amber, Cedar, and Patchouli. Giorgio Beverly Hills's Red for Men carries an Acquired verdict, a green-led wear.

Red for Men is a powerhouse from the 90s that screams 'masculine'. Opinions are sharply divided on its current formulation - some find it a beastly bargain, others a synthetic mess. It's definitely not for the faint of heart or those who prefer modern subtlety.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Classic
  • Confident
  • Edgy
  • Masculine
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Red for Men 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Also Works:
Casual

This scent is potent with strong sillage, which isn't ideal for office environments. Its bold, old-school leather and herbal character aligns better with casual outings or making a statement on a date, but it's too much for formal settings or sport.

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
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium

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 for Men opens with a bold aromatic and fresh spicy hit of caraway, basil, and artemisia, quickly deepening into an herbal heart of rose, jasmine, and an undeniable carnation kick. The dry down reveals a rich, complex leather and oakmoss base, infused with cedar and patchouli, creating a dark, woody, and intensely masculine aroma with a strong, soapy undertone.

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