What does it smell like?
It smells mostly aromatic and woody. Bergamot at the top, lavender and iris in the middle and sandalwood and vanilla at the base.
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- fall
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 John Mac Steed Red EDC
Red EDC is made by John Mac Steed. Its strength is Eau de Cologne.
Which weather suits Red
It is at its best in fall. It is less suited to summer. From best to least suited, the seasons are fall, spring, winter and summer.
Its style
The strongest accord is aromatic (100%), followed by woody and fresh spicy. You will probably like it if you enjoy aromatic and woody smells and notes like lavender and sandalwood. Less obvious notes include geranium and vetiver. Perfume fans rate it 3.97 out of 5.
Red sillage
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance.
More from John Mac Steed
This house has 12 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Green, Panthere and Lady Mac Steed Prune.
How long it lasts
Expect about 3 to 6 hours on skin, which is about average for a perfume. Eau de Cologne is the lightest strength, so a shorter wear time is normal. Rogue Perfumery Bon Monsieur unisex lasts longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like sandalwood and vanilla are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. Its aromatic side keeps it clean and easy.
Perfumes that smell like Red
These perfumes have a close smell: Gianni Versace Blue Jeans (7 shared notes), Imaginary Authors Telegrama unisex (9 shared notes), Rogue Perfumery Bon Monsieur unisex (6 shared notes) and Mahogany Lavanda & Algodao unisex (7 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Gianni Versace Blue Jeans starts from €30.
Quick answers
How much does Red cost?
About €45 in Europe.
Can women wear Red?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.