Calgon Red Velvet
What does it smell like?
It smells mostly vanilla and gourmand. Bergamot and citron at the top, amber and oud in the middle and benzoin and patchouli at the base.
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- winter
Red Velvet notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Calgon Red Velvet
Red Velvet is made by Calgon.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Tom Ford Black Orchid and Yves Rocher So Elixir Bois Sensuel spread further.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is vanilla (100%), followed by gourmand and citrus. You will probably like it if you enjoy vanilla and gourmand smells and notes like amber and benzoin. Less obvious notes include grapefruit, patchouli and vanilla.
Red Velvet: day or night?
It works in the day and at night.
Is Red Velvet long lasting?
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. Maison Francis Kurkdjian Amyris Homme Extrait de Parfum and Tom Ford Black Orchid last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like benzoin and patchouli are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Calgon perfumes worth knowing
The house has 14 perfumes here, led by Hawaiian Ginger, Morning Glory and Japanese Cherry Blossom.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €238. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Maison Francis Kurkdjian Amyris Homme Extrait de Parfum.
If you like Red Velvet, try these
Similar picks to try: Tom Ford Oud Wood (7 shared notes), Maison Francis Kurkdjian Amyris Homme Extrait de Parfum (7 shared notes), Tom Ford Black Orchid (6 shared notes) and Yves Rocher So Elixir Bois Sensuel (6 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Tom Ford Black Orchid starts from €100.
Quick answers
Can men wear Red Velvet?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
What is the best season for Red Velvet?
Winter.