How it smells
The first thing you smell is black fig. The heart brings artemisia and bran. On the skin it settles into incense and musk. Overall it smells gourmand and citrus.
- Came out
- 2009
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Red By Marc Ecko 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 Marc Ecko Red By Marc Ecko EDT
Red By Marc Ecko EDT carries the name of its own house. Its strength is Eau de Toilette.
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The house has 7 perfumes here, led by Blue, By Marc Ecko and Charge.
When in the day to wear Red By Marc Ecko
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy. For evenings, Gisada Ambassador Intense has more depth.
Longevity on skin
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. Yves Saint Laurent Kouros and Gisada Ambassador Intense last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like incense and musk are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Yves Saint Laurent Kouros and Gisada Ambassador Intense spread further.
What Red By Marc Ecko costs
The usual price in Europe is about €22. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than Yves Saint Laurent Kouros and Gisada Ambassador Intense.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: spring, fall, summer and winter. If you need something for winter, Gisada Ambassador Intense is a better fit. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
Red By Marc Ecko dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Yves Saint Laurent Kouros (6 shared notes), Gisada Ambassador Intense (7 shared notes), Prada Amber (5 shared notes) and Alfred Dunhill London (9 shared notes).
Questions people ask
Who would like Red By Marc Ecko?
People who enjoy gourmand and citrus smells.
Can women wear Red By Marc Ecko?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2009.