In Red by Armand Basi
Women 2003
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Description
In Red by Armand Basi is a floral fragrance for women. Launched in 2003, this composition was created by perfumer Alberto Morillas. The olfactory pyramid unfolds with top notes of bergamot, ginger, mandarin, and cardamom; a floral and spicy heart featuring lily of the valley, jasmine, violet leaves, pink pepper, rose, peony, and black currant; and a warm, woody base…
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When to wear it (votes)
- Winter 11%
- Spring 41%
- Summer 33%
- Autumn 15%
- Day 88%
- Night 12%
Key notes
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Top
bergamot
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Heart
lily
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Base
woody notes
Community
5,483 votes
- Positive 75%
- Negative 20%
- Neutral 4.6%
The olfactory pyramid
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In the collection
Leading answer I owned it
12,238 votes
What do you think?
Leading answer Like it
5,483 votes
Season
Choose severalLeading answer Spring
4,689 votes
Time of day
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2,492 votes
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Fragrance profile
About In Red
In Red by Armand Basi is a floral fragrance for women. Launched in 2003, this composition was created by perfumer Alberto Morillas. The olfactory pyramid unfolds with top notes of bergamot, ginger, mandarin, and cardamom; a floral and spicy heart featuring lily of the valley, jasmine, violet leaves, pink pepper, rose, peony, and black currant; and a warm, woody base blending woods, oakmoss, white musk, rosewood, amber, vanilla, and praline.
Spices White flowers Green, herbal and fougère Flowers Woods and mosses Musk, amber and animalic Sweet and gourmand
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How it wears
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Longevity
Leading answer Moderate
1,577 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
1,647 votes
Character
Leading answer Traditionally feminine
642 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Good value
550 votes
Have you worn In Red?
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Sara74
Smells amazing, gives a total clean feeling without that heavy musk, instead featuring woods and white flowers that suit everyone. It’s not annoying at all, wearable in any season, age, or gender. The creator is a genius and maintains the brand’s DNA reminiscent of Calvin Klein; even if it feels a bit repetitive, it’s the house’s signature and sounds great. The quality is top-notch and the price is a steal, almost free compared to new releases, right?
patobb
Smells great, super wearable, and people ask about it; in fact, I gifted it once and they said they devoured it. I’ve been using it for 20 years and buy it every time I see it because it’s hard to find anymore. I tried Custo Barcelona’s Enjoy the other day and it seemed very similar, so it’s a good alternative if you can’t find this one.
Arasdepiel
Beautiful perfume, slightly spicy, interesting, with a citrus opening that makes it very fresh and super pleasant for any time of day. I bought it blind because my grandmother smelled it and loved it, and I do too; I think it’s one of those scents everyone likes, but it has an original touch. It’s for a lovely, cheerful woman. P.S.: It reminds me a lot of Kenzo L’Eau and Ralph Lauren Cool; each has its own style, but they strike me strongly. Between In Red and Kenzo, they also seem similar due to that spicy note, though In Red is more floral and citrusy while Kenzo is more aquatic.
Lmiranda19
Sometimes I buy blind, and in this case, if I had read the notes in 2003, I wouldn’t have bought it; I no longer trust just the description because you get the wrong idea, then you smell it and it’s not what you expected. Back then, I smelled it and bought it instantly. It was one of the most wearable I’ve owned; it never got old on me. It’s super versatile and not expensive, which is always a must.
tangaby
Fresh, feminine, clean, with a pleasant sensation that makes me want to sniff my wrists all the time… I can only say I love everything Morillas does. It’s 4 PM, I put on the EDT at 8 AM, and it’s still right up against my skin.
tangaby
Fresh, feminine, and super clean. It gives such a pleasant sensation that I keep smelling my wrists… I just have to say I love everything Morillas makes. It’s 4 PM, I put it on at 8 AM, and it’s still right on the skin—amazing.
Lula Varela
Interesting fragrance, both in terms of quality and price. It’s persistent, delicate, and fresh. The notes that stand out most are the citrus and white flowers. It’s true that it works day and night; on my skin, it’s perfect for warm seasons during the day. It’s hard to find in South America; I almost always find it in a sale, only at large department stores.
Yennys
This fragrance is truly beautiful, citrusy, floral, a little spicy, with woody notes and very warm, spectacular for any season, especially daytime. It’s clean, very comfortable, and the bottle is also incredibly delicate; I was drawn to the minimalist Asian design and the colors… I bought it as soon as it came out and it was never imported to my country again, a shame, but luckily I had the chance to know it.
Yennys
This fragrance is truly beautiful: citrusy, floral, slightly spicy, with woody notes and very warm. Spectacular for any season, especially during the day. Clean and very comfortable. The bottle is also incredibly delicate; I was drawn to the minimalist Asian design and the colors… I bought it as soon as it came out and it was never imported to my country again, what a pity, but luckily I had the chance to try it.
remy
I bought it blind based on the notes I read, since I like them all. It’s a contradictory scent: fresh and sparkling with bergamot and mandarin, then spicy, warm, and cinnamon-like with ginger and cardamom. The lily and jasmine add a floral touch, while a clean, woody base comes from musk and oakmoss. It dominates spring and autumn. I have the EDP in a deep red bottle—a color that doesn’t quite match the fragrance, which feels more amber or orange. It’s not a passionate or sexy perfume. The trail and longevity are very weak; it feels more like an EDT for daily use. Very soft and not aggressive. It reminds me a lot of 4711 Mandarin Cardamom, but this has more body and lasts longer than In Red. Still, In Red is more complex; the ginger and floral-woody notes make the difference. No regrets though; it’s a beautiful scent, but right on the skin, for personal enjoyment.
remy
I bought it blind based on the notes I read, as I like all of them. It’s a contradictory scent: fresh and sparkling thanks to the bergamot and tangerine, then spicy, warm, and cardamomy from the ginger and cardamom. The lily and jasmine give it a floral touch, with a clean and woody base from musk and oak moss. Spring and autumn are its best seasons. I have the EDP, whose bottle is garnet, a color I don’t associate with the fragrance; it would be more amber or orange. It’s not a passionate or sexy perfume. The trail and longevity are weak; it seems more like an EDT for everyday wear. It’s very soft and not aggressive at all. It reminds me a lot of 4711 Tangerine Cardamom, but this one has more body and lasts longer than In Red. Still, In Red is more complex; the ginger and floral and woody notes make the difference. I’m not regretting having it; it’s a beautiful scent, but up close, for personal enjoyment…
SMP
Honestly, ever since I smelled it, it hasn’t left my head… It’s a perfect perfume, with a very pleasant fragrance that suits any occasion, nothing annoying or loud, but soft and tasteful at the same time. The Eau de Parfum version is better as it has greater longevity; the bottle is Venetian red. I recommend it as an excellent option.
SMP
Honestly, ever since I smelled it, it hasn’t left my mind… It’s perfect, a very pleasant fragrance for any occasion. Nothing annoying or flashy, just soft and tasteful. I prefer the Eau de Parfum version because it lasts longer; the bottle is Venetian red. I recommend it as an excellent option.
Milkygirl
I owned this perfume and it was very easy to wear, a fresh and sweet scent that doesn’t overwhelm; it’s great both day and night. In my case, it didn’t last long, but that’s because I don’t have great skin longevity. I still recommend it.
Milkygirl
I tried it and it’s super easy to wear. A fresh and sweet scent that doesn’t overpower; great for both day and night. In my case, it didn’t last long, but I just don’t have great skin longevity. I recommend it.