Louis Cardin 2023 EDP

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Red Ruby

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Louis Cardin Red Ruby is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023. Red Ruby opens with Orange and Saffron, settles into a heart of Jasmine and Ambergris, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes and Ambroxan. Louis Cardin's Red Ruby carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

If Baccarat Rouge 540 is your jam but the price tag isn't, this little gem offers a remarkably similar vibe without breaking the bank. It's a crowd-pleaser for those who love that distinct amber-saffron DNA.
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Red Ruby Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Orange50%
Saffron50%
Heartas listed
Ambergris50%
Jasmine50%
Baseas listed
Ambroxan50%
Woody Notes50%

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:
Fall
Also Works:
Winter

Its amber, woody and white floral composition leans towards autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

While its woody-amber warmth makes it a strong contender for dates and evenings out, its noticeable projection means it might be a bit much for a conservative office environment. It can be dressed up for formal events or down for casual wear if applied lightly.

About

Opens with an intriguing, slightly metallic saffron intertwined with a juicy burst of orange, offering a bright yet complex introduction. The heart unfolds into a clean, smooth jasmine, elevated by the salty, warm skin scent of ambergris, giving it an airy, almost mineral quality. It settles into a luxurious, warm base of dry woods and ambroxan, creating a subtly sweet, persistent and incredibly addictive aura that lingers beautifully on the skin.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United Kingdom · · checked 29 September

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