Tasty Rouge For Men

Tasty Rouge opens on a bright, spicy accord that nods to DKNY Red Delicious Men, fresh bergamot and tangerine lifted by aromatic cardamom. The heart is where the original's character lives, a warm, rich blend of coffee and saffron threaded through crisp apple and a soft orchid, sweet and a little spicy. It dries into a cosy, gourmand base of vanilla, sandalwood and woody notes for a smooth, warm finish. Set beside the original, the Perfume Parlour interpretation pushes the sweet apple-vanilla facet harder and renders the boozy rum-cognac richness flatter and less complex, losing some of Red Delicious Men's distinctive depth. Performance sits close to the original's variable wear, projecting modestly and staying near the skin after the first couple of hours. For a few pounds it captures that warm, spicy-sweet masculine mood faithfully for cosy autumn and winter evenings.