RedColorado

This is something really different. What is that off-putting note in here?... Oh, leather? This didn't even come to my mind when smelling this on hand and shirt. This smells to me very dark, maybe even as some "gothic" type of dark. Woody? Kind of. But leather? Well, I still can't quite believe this is leather here that makes it a little off-putting and as I read from reviews, some people my gag on it. I totally understand it. For me though, it smells very interesting and deep. If this is really leather then another kind than what it usually is. I would use descriptions like avant-garde and niche. Accidentally, I smelt something similar this week. If there is anyone who's into dark and deep, unusual smells that are on the other end of the so-called crows-pleasers, try this: Oud Pour Leather by Khadlaj (yes, it's relatively cheap). This scent goes even deeper and further away from being anything generally "accepted", despite the note list in their homepage. Maybe it meant to be used very little. One can certainly layer or mix. This is the most unusual and/or animalic leather I have ever smelt, it's like being in taxidermists' working room or something like that although I've never been to such a place. For those who think RedColorado smells bad, Oud Pour Leather smells twice as bad. But it's not the badness of cheap stuff, that is different. So I would use the same words to that one: avant-garde, niche, unusual x2. So, both of these make me seriously think: what is a perfume and what makes some people like it and others hate it? Who would be the persons really wearing it among others? They are both challenging and the mere existence of such stuff is an interesting fact to ponder about. And smell them sometimes. I just love them, at least I can tell so now... So yea, as a consequence, I don't really know what those various woody notes are doing here. It is woody as a perfume note and as a general appreciation but at least I don't feel any resemblance to any particular tree, neither in nature nor as cut. After half an hour patchouli starts taking over, that is quite evident and matches the note. Which is nice because by this scent I have yet another interesting manifestation of patchouli. Serious stuff, not for beginners or faint-hearted. Similarity to Interlude Man? Yes and no. Yes because after an hour or so RedColorado has a similar incense smell on hand but I consider them different because Interlude Man is so much more powerful and has other things in it. Interlude Man isn't for the faint-hearted either but I never thought it could be anything challenging, it was just distinctive and very good, very bold.

RedColorado opens like a burly fougère from 1978-1985, like a distant cousin of Caron’s Yatagan perhaps. In a few minutes heart notes very reminiscent of Interlude opens up, but rounded with balsam, fir and sandalwood instead of amber. Very, very nice touch that makes the heavily spiced, dry heart to be a lot more wearable than Interlude. In fact, I have had a 10ml decant of Interlude for quite some time, but never got a full bottle because it is hard to find occasions for it. RedColorado on the other hand, is suitable even for the office if you spray lightly. All seasons except the hottest days of summer.

If you want to smell like freshly cut red cedar and pine trees, this is the fragrance for you. Unmistakably masculine for sure and very natural smelling. I personally do not see the comparison to Interlude but that’s just me. Also, this can easily be worn year round, even in an office. You just have to do this thing that many fragrance enthusiasts don’t know how to do which is limit or control the number of sprays.

I like it. Very distinctive and unique. I think the name is very fitting. It has an earthiness, natural fir/pine aromatics, dry woods. It smells like a dry Colorado basin. There is a warmth and a spiciness, even a ruggedness. Leather jacket type of vibe. Somewhat strange, but alluring. Worth buying on a discount.

Powerful coniferous needles and wood, with soft smoke and an intense hit of cinnamon-like spice. Not for the faint of heart. Still, I am finding it compelling. I like the idea of layering this with something I want to give a woodsy, earthy spin to.