Red Shoes
Jacques FathEau de Parfum2018
Side by side
Red Shoes vs. Fruit Défendu
Is Red Shoes better than Fruit Défendu?
Red Shoes peaks in fall, while Fruit Défendu belongs to summer. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
RoseMuskPink Pepper
fruityfresh spicycitrusrosesweetmusky
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The essentials
What's different between Red Shoes and Fruit Défendu?
| Red Shoes | Fruit Défendu | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | — |
| Launched | 2018 | 2014 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Cécile Zarokian | Michel Almairac |
| Best season | Fall | Summer |
Scent DNA
How do Red Shoes and Fruit Défendu smell?
Red Shoes
Fruity
Fresh
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Citrus
Rose
Patchouli
Sweet
Fruit Défendu
Fruity
Sweet
Tropical
Musky
Citrus
Rose
Soft Spicy
Powdery
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Red Shoes and Fruit Défendu share?
Top
Red BerriesGrapefruitBlackcurrantAldehydes
PineappleBergamotMango
Heart
RoseGeraniumPink PepperGinger
Pink PepperTurkish Rose
Base
PatchouliCashmere WoodMusk
White Musk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Fruity Notes
Red BerriesBlackcurrant
PineappleMango
Floral Notes
RoseGeranium
Turkish Rose
Spicy Notes
Pink PepperGinger
Pink Pepper
Citric Notes
Grapefruit
Bergamot
Musk
Musk
White Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Red Shoes and Fruit Défendu work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Red Shoes or Fruit Défendu?
| Red Shoes | Fruit Défendu | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Red Shoes and Fruit Défendu?
The aldehydes are the divide. Some people want that vintage shimmer, the old-movie glamour of it. Others find it sharp at first. But give it an hour, the berries soften, the rose opens.Red Shoes
Fruit Défendu is unapologetically fruity without turning into a synthetic candy blob. The mango-pineapple opening is genuinely vibrant, and the pink pepper in the heart keeps it from being too soft.Fruit Défendu
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