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    Always Red vs. Rouge Absolue

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    Always Red wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Always Red vs. Rouge Absolue
    Always RedRouge Absolue
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumAbsolu
    Launched20152016
    GenderFemaleFemale
    Best seasonFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Always Red

    Sweet
    Fruity
    Amber
    Citrus
    Rose
    Woody
    Floral
    White Floral

    Rouge Absolue

    Amber
    White Floral
    Fruity
    Animalic
    Sweet
    Fresh

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Blood OrangePlumPassion Fruit
    Mandarin OrangeBlackcurrantPlum
    Heart
    JasmineRosePink Freesia
    Red Fruits
    Base
    PralineRed amberMahogany
    AmberTonka BeanWhite Flowers

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Always Red vs. Rouge Absolue
    Always RedRouge Absolue
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The name says everything and nothing. Always Red opens with a tartness that surprises, plum skin, not plum jam. It's the kind of sweet that knows it doesn't need permission.Always Red
    The red fruits keep it from becoming just another sweet floral. Next built this for everyday wear, confidence chosen over performance, warmth that doesn't apologize for itself.Rouge Absolue

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Always Red vs. Rouge Absolue
    Always RedRouge Absolue
    3.3 oz$29.89ecosmetics

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