Jacques Fath 2018 Parfum

U ££ Acquired

Red Shoes

by Cécile Zarokian

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Jacques Fath Red Shoes is a Parfum launched in 2018, created by Cécile Zarokian. Red Shoes opens with Red Fruits, Grapefruit, Blackcurrant, and Aldehydes, settles into a heart of Rose, Geranium, Pink Pepper, and Ginger, and dries down to a base of Cashmere Wood, Musk, and Patchouli. Jacques Fath's Red Shoes carries an Acquired verdict, a fruity-led wear.

Divisive and bold, this one's a love-it-or-hate-it affair. Expect a fizzy berry cocktail with a potent patchouli kick that's either a masterful blend or a synthetic mess, depending on who you ask.
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  • Confident
  • Fresh
  • Sophisticated
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Red Shoes Parfum 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:
Spring Summer Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its moderate sillage and strong personality make it a bit much for a formal office, but its unique character shines on dates and casual outings. Some found it elegant enough for formal wear, while its fruity freshness could work for casual settings, though it's not a sport scent.

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

  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • 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 Shoes opens with a vibrant, almost effervescent burst of red fruits, blackcurrant, and grapefruit, made sparkling by aldehydes. This juicy, tart introduction quickly meets a floral heart of rose and geranium, spiced up with a playful hint of pink pepper and ginger. As it settles, a sophisticated base of cashmere wood, musk, and patchouli grounds the composition, adding an unexpected warmth and depth that lingers beautifully.

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