The smell in short
The first thing you smell is pink pepper and bitter orange. The heart brings ylang-ylang and jasmine. On the skin it settles into cedar and amberwood. Overall it smells woody and citrus.
- Came out
- 2018
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Fancy 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
Orlov Paris Fancy Red EDP in detail
Orlov Paris is the house behind Fancy Red EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
Which weather suits it
It is at its best in fall and spring. It is less suited to summer. From best to least suited, the seasons are fall, spring, winter and summer.
Day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy. For evenings, Tom Ford Soleil Blanc has more depth.
How far Fancy Red spreads
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Tom Ford Soleil Blanc.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €4, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than Tom Ford Soleil Blanc and Clive Christian Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber.
Is Fancy Red your kind of scent?
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by citrus and yellow floral. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and citrus smells and notes like ylang-ylang and cedar. Less obvious notes include mandarin orange and akigalawood. Perfume fans rate it 3.65 out of 5.
Orlov Paris perfumes worth knowing
This house has 20 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are De Young Red, Star Of The Season and Red Shield.
Perfumes that smell like Fancy Red
These perfumes have a close smell: Tom Ford Soleil Blanc (4 shared notes), Clive Christian Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber (5 shared notes), Perris Monte Carlo Ylang Ylang Nosy Be (5 shared notes) and Xerjoff Join The Club 400 (5 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Xerjoff Join The Club 400 starts from €3.
Quick answers
How long does Fancy Red last?
About 6 to 9 hours on skin.
Can men wear Fancy Red?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2018.