Flaming Red

11 reseñas

Mostrando las más recientes primero.

• xafbcn

  May 15, 2022

  

  I’m afraid I don’t like it, although it’s not poorly made. I agree with reviews mentioning a ‘faecal’ note at the start; perhaps that’s not the exact word, but that’s how I feel. I think it’s the blend of rose, Oud, and passion fruit that creates an odd sweetness causing that effect. After ten minutes, that ‘dirty’ note disappears, leaving a cloak of dark, talc-dusted roses with a freshness of dew, even a bit soiled. I’ll use the term from Encre Noir: Gothic. Roses in the darkness, an abandoned chapel in the countryside, dampness, dust, and cobwebs, with a vase of roses in the middle. It gives me a sense of excess: a potent, almost offensive opening, and a development that requires knowing how to wear it to become amiable. Not for the office. Although rose is historically worn by men, I confess it leans towards the feminine.

• xafbcn

  May 21, 2022

  

  I didn’t like it, but it’s not poorly made. I agree with English reviews that mention a ‘faecal’ note at the start; perhaps that’s not the exact word, but it captures the feeling. I think it’s the blend of rose, oud and passion fruit that gives it an odd sweetness, causing that effect. After about ten minutes, that ‘dirty’ note disappears, leaving a cloak of dark, dusty roses, yet where you can still sense the freshness of dew on the petals, even if they’re a bit soiled, if you can imagine it all at once. I’ll use a term I often apply to Encre Noir: Gothic. Roses in the midst of darkness, an abandoned chapel in the countryside, perhaps in Ireland. Dampness, darkness, cobwebs, dust… and right in the middle of all that desolation, a vase of roses. It’s a perfume that gives me a sense of excess. With a very potent, almost offensive opening, and a development that needs to be handled carefully because it only becomes slightly more agreeable. It certainly isn’t for the office. Although the rose scent has historically been masculine, I confess I find it to be a fragrance that leans towards the feminine.

• EAU DE TAPIA

  September 6, 2022

  

  Stay away if you lack character! This fragrance is full of personality and utterly delicious, though it isn’t for everyone as it’s not an easy scent. To truly appreciate it, one must have smelled perfumes beyond the ordinary; it’s a cold, clean, mineral Oud. Its rose is juicy and sexy, with a fruity twist from the passion fruit. It’s not challenging per se, but difficult to grasp, yet every time you smell it, you understand niche perfumery a little better. Would you buy blind? No, but try it to understand perfumery. I give it 10/10. It has a faint touch of More than Words, but fruity and like Moschino’s Toy Boy with asteroids: super radiant, a cold red rose in a dark forest.

• Carlo Mendez

  November 24, 2022

  

  What a delightful rose! I’m falling in love with rose compositions; here we have a delicious one, not overly feminine, with the fruitiness of passion fruit and an Oud that reinforces it. It’s intoxicating—I wore it yesterday and people were surprised when they smelled it. I’m smitten, gentlemen, but it’s just one perfume: Flaming Red.

• Carlo Mendez

  December 2, 2022

  

  What a delightful rose! I’m falling in love with rose compositions; here we have a delicious one, not overly feminine, with the fruitiness of passion fruit and an Oud that reinforces it. It’s intoxicating; I wore it yesterday and people were surprised. I’m smitten, gentlemen, but it’s all about one perfume: Flaming Red.

• Landberk70

  October 19, 2023

  

  It opens with a bright, almost cherry-like rose, sweet and potent, slightly synthetic. It reminds me of The One Mysterious Night by Dolce & Gabbana. It lasts about half an hour before giving way to passion fruit and vanilla, with a barely perceptible trail of Oud. It’s linear and remains consistent for up to eight hours. I really like it, though the performance isn’t the best: it projects for the first hour before sticking close to the skin. I’d recommend it to Oud-Rosa lovers, but those who prefer more rose and passion fruit. Cheerful and pleasant for over-25s, unisex, all year round and any outfit, perhaps not very formal. Scent 8/10, Sillage 7.5/10, Projection 6/10, Longevity 5.5/10.

• JPC

  December 2, 2023

  

  Oud-Rosa is all the rage, and while I enjoy both notes, it’s hard to stand out. Flaming Red tries something with passion fruit, giving it a fruity, juicy twist. Oud appears at the start but holds back to let the rose take centre stage, returning subtly at the end. It’s unisex, bold and cheerful. The note quality isn’t top-tier, but it’s a nice, different perfume from the White Collection.

• warsticK

  June 12, 2024

  

  I hate the classic Oud-Rose combination, but here I only notice the passion fruit with a vivid, juicy rose and vanilla pushing from behind; the Oud doesn’t come through, perhaps because of that it smells dirty and earthy, but I don’t mind. I liked it quite a bit, although florals aren’t my style, I nearly finished the 3ml decant. It’s a playful aroma, ideal for dates. I recommend it.

• warsticK

  July 4, 2024

  

  I hate classic Oud-Rosa, but here I only detect the maracuyá with a fresh, juicy rose and vanilla pushing from behind; the Oud doesn’t come through, perhaps which is why it smells dirty and earthy, yet I don’t mind. I liked it quite a lot, even though florals aren’t my usual style, I nearly finished the 3ml decant. It’s a playful scent, perfect for dates. Recommended.

• Agus tino

  September 19, 2025

  

  Synthetic on the opening due to that passion fruit note, which feels more like a sour, heavy gummy candy; the worst perfume by Cristian Carbonell and the worst rose-oud combination I’ve ever smelled.

• Agus tino

  October 15, 2025

  

  Synthetic with that passion fruit note smelling of sour hard candy and feeling heavy in the dry-down; it’s the worst of Cristian Carbonell and the loosest Oud-Rosa combo I’ve tried.