The Red
The Sum2016
Side by side
The Red vs. Slow Explosions
Slow Explosions wears longer on skin, while The Red projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| The Red | Slow Explosions | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2016 | 2016 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Josh Meyer | Josh Meyer |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
The Red
Warm Spicy
Amber
Metallic
Leather
Tobacco
Slow Explosions
Leather
Warm Spicy
Rose
Fruity
Amber
Animalic
Fresh
Metallic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Fire
Apple
Heart
Saffron
RoseSaffron
Base
AmberTobaccoLeather
LeatherBenzoinCashmeran
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| The Red | Slow Explosions | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 2-4 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
The Red earns every red cent it asks for. Where other orientals announce themselves, this one waits, saffron's bright entrance, then a settle into amber and warmth that builds trust.The Red
Starts sweet, ends with conviction. The apple-rose opening is an invitation; the leather-saffron drydown is the conversation that follows. Eight to ten hours of warmth that builds rather than fades.Slow Explosions