How it smells
The first thing you smell is black orchid and buchu or agathosma. The heart brings apricot blossom and bran. On the skin it settles into amber and leatherwood. Overall it smells floral and sweet.
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Darksider Red 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
A closer look at Glenn Perri Darksider Red EDT
Glenn Perri is the house behind Darksider Red EDT. It comes as Eau de Toilette.
Is Darksider Red your kind of scent?
The strongest accord is floral (35%), followed by sweet and oud. You will probably like it if you enjoy floral and sweet smells and notes like apricot blossom and amber. Less obvious notes include linen, egyptian pelargonium and musk. Perfume fans rate it 3.97 out of 5.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €31. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs more than Rudimental Silver but less than Glenn Perri Unpredictable.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: spring, fall, winter and summer.
Glenn Perri perfumes worth knowing
The house has 20 perfumes here, led by Unpredictable & Famous, Unbelievable Fame and Darksider Pure.
Is Darksider Red long lasting?
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. As an Eau de Toilette, it is lighter than an Eau de Parfum, so it fades sooner. It lasts about as long as Rudimental Silver and Dana No Limit. Base notes like amber and leatherwood are the part that stays longest on the skin.
If you like Darksider Red, try these
Similar picks to try: Rudimental Silver (8 shared notes), Dana No Limit (9 shared notes), Glenn Perri Unpredictable (15 shared notes) and Glenn Perri Unforgettable Pure Black (15 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Dana No Limit starts from €14.
Questions people ask
Can women wear Darksider Red?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Can I wear Darksider Red to work?
Yes, it suits daytime and the office well.