Perfumer H 2015 EDP

F £ Acquired

Red

by Lyn Harris

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Perfumer H Red is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2015, created by Lyn Harris. Red opens with Mint, and settles into a heart of Rose and Geranium. Perfumer H's Red carries an Acquired verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Red by Perfumer H is a divisive one. Some find it a green, earthy rose that's perfect for a sophisticated, modern vibe, others are put off by its astringent opening or a perceived mentholated quality. Not for the faint-hearted or those who prefer a traditional floral.
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  • Modern
  • Sophisticated
  • Fresh
  • Edgy
  • Bold
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Red Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Mint100%
Heartas listed
Geranium50%
Rose50%

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
Also Works:
Fall

Built on aromatic, fresh spicy and rose - a composition that sits best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its sophisticated, slightly austere character makes it suitable for formal settings and the office, though some might find the initial greenness a bit too stark for close quarters. It's less ideal for dates due to its lack of overt warmth or sweetness, and definitely not for sport given its formal leanings.

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
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint

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

It kicks off with a sharp, almost medicinal greenness, a proper slap to the senses. Then the rose sidles in, not your jammy, sweet kind, but a cool, understated bloom. The geranium and a hint of mint keep it fresh and airy, preventing any fustiness. It’s a dry, aromatic composition that stays pretty linear, all about that crisp green rose through and through.

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