Red Shoes

This fragrance is sumptuous. I have to say I'm normally not a big fan of red fruit notes but here it's so different, I just fell in love with this perfume. The grapefruit and the aldehydes balance the red berries and the black current very well and give a sparkling opening. The Damask Rose adds a nice floral and elegant touch. To me, it's a very sophisticated fragrance and I can easily imagine it worn by a distinguished lady at the opera in a red velvet decor. The sillage is beautiful and it's very long lasting. Congratulations to Cécile Zarokian ! I'd just like to add some information about the story of this fragrance : The Red Shoes is the name of a British film (1948) and Jacques Fath (French fashion designer) created the costumes for the actress Moïra Schearer who plays a ballerina. Later in 1950, Fath created a beautiful red silk dress for his own collection and gave it the name of the film. Cécile Zarokian then took her inspiration from this dress to create the fragrance.

I am so glad I paid no attention to bad reviews, as this little gem is a true masterpiece. In order to like this, one has to have appreciation for the art of perfumery and guts to wear stuff that is not necessarily pleasing to the masses. Opening is a bit strange, but I love strange fumes, so I utterly enjoy the extra funk underneath the rose and berries. I could have sworn that was oud, but looking at the notes and realizing there is none in this composition, I am guessing it is either patch or black currant. In about an hour, all the funk is gone ( I wish it stayed longer), but the drydown is absolutely delicious, if not even glorious sweet rose mixed with berries. This is grown up, sexy stuff. I sprayed single spray at 2pm and as I am writing this, at 9pm I am getting these gorge whifs of rose every time I move. I think this one will be in my top 10 for sure. So, so beautiful!

Fizzy berry cocktail for adults) Or for those who usually don't like berry compotes. Or berry shower gels. A bit reminiscent of the Kir Royal cocktail. The berry start is not chemical, but not entirely natural either - natural berries don't smell as strong. No added sugar. The aldehydes feel metallic/crystalline, very sparkling and iridescent, not soapy. Afterwards, a large silk deep red rose appears. Here, almost the entire pyramid is not to my taste, but it is so harmoniously composed and the effect of crisp dark red silk is so convincing that I give in. Lasts and is felt all day, does not tire the owner and those around. Very diffuse. Bright, but not overwhelming.

Juicy redcurrants! A slight air of les belles di ricci about it. More of the ginger and rose in the opening but becomes more juicy, tangy and fruity. Projects and lasts well and smells very realistic, not synthetic in a fruity bath products way at all. Imagine this would be amazing in hot weather as it's not too sweet either.

wow. this is so sexy and unique fragrance. on a woman it smells like a sophisticated, warm, confident woman. on a man it smells like a male model. cecile is a genius, how can be created such a unique signature fragrance. one in a thousand perfumes i smelled like this one.