Milton-Lloyd Colour Me EDP

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Colour Me Red

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Milton-Lloyd Colour Me Red is an Eau de Parfum. Colour Me Red opens with Spicy Notes, Bergamot, Peony, and Freesia, settles into a heart of Red Fruits, Oakmoss, Jasmine, and Violet, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Iris, and Vanilla. Milton-Lloyd's Colour Me Red carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

A divisive scent for the budget-conscious, Colour Me Red punches above its weight in performance but can be a bit 'much' if you're not careful. Expect a bold, spicy floral that, for some, hits all the right notes, while others find it a bit cloying.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Feminine
  • Powdery
  • Romantic
  • Subtle
Colour Me Red Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Spicy Notes30%
Heartas listed
Red Fruits26%
Baseas listed
Iris24%

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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Given its impressive sillage and longevity, this fragrance isn't ideal for a discreet office environment, but it shines on a night out or a date. The spicy floral character lends itself well to casual evening wear or semi-formal events, though its intensity makes it unsuitable for active sports.

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

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

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

Opens with a potent, almost heady burst of spicy peony and bright bergamot, quickly joined by the lush sweetness of red berries and heady jasmine. The heart deepens with a rich, earthy oakmoss and soft violet, leading to a smooth, woody drydown. Expect a warm, powdery embrace of sandalwood and vanilla, with a subtle vetiver grounding the lingering floral sweetness.

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