DedCool – Red (Dakota) EDP

Recently launched as part of the Series 2 Collection, DedCool’s Red (Dakota) (“Red”) is a transforming citrus floral.

Red opens with a juicy orange and bold gardenia.  The citrus compliments the gardenia by elevating it from the garden.  I get a picture in my mind of an Old Master’s painting of a still life; fresh picked gardenias in a vase and a bowl of ripe fruit on the table.  While the image it conjures is old school, this is far from an old school fragrance.  The blend feels new.

Shortly into wear in comes a moody wood and amber.  There is an intimate warmth in these additions.  The citrus and gardenia remain but now the fragrance becomes almost cozy.  It feels comfortable and approachable. 

Into the drydown, Red retains its character.  The gardenia and citrus have softened.  The amber is now adding a gentle sweetness (not cloying) along with a slight berry jam finish. 

Red wears on me for roughly 10 hours with moderate to soft projection.

Notes:

Top: Clementine, Gardenias

Middle: Woods, Amber

Bottom: Wild Berries

Uni-Sex, Vegan, Cruelty-free, and non-toxic.

Photo Credie: DedCool