50ml

Sora Dora

Red

Name: Red
Brand: Sora Dora
Price: 200.00 $
Availability: InStock

Extrait De Parfum

Unisex

Sizes

Starting

$200

Description

Red by Sora Dora is a vibrant and complex fragrance that opens with a sparkling, spicy freshness, blending juicy citrus notes like mandarin and bergamot with the creamy softness of coconut and a kick of pink pepper and cardamom. As it develops, a rich gourmand heart emerges, featuring nutty hazelnut and fig alongside a bouquet of tropical and elegant florals such as tiare flower, frangipani, and jasmine, spiced with nutmeg and clove. The scent then settles into a warm, sensual base of caramel, creamy sandalwood, and soft musk, creating an addictive and enveloping finish. This fragrance is designed to be a multi-layered experience, evolving from fresh and sparkling to warm and gourmand. Perfumer: Margaux Le Paih Guérin

Scent Profile

Floral

Fruity

Gourmand

Woody

Sweet

Warm Spicy

Nutty

Fresh Spicy

Coconut

Powdery

Notes

Top Notes

Coconut

Cardamom

Pink Pepper

Mandarin

Clementine

Bergamot

Middle Notes

Hazelnut

Nutmeg

Fig

Frangipani

Iris

Tiare Flower

Ylang-Ylang

Clove

Mugwort

Jasmine

Base Notes

Caramel

Sandalwood

Woody Notes

Musk

About Sora Dora

Sora Dora is a prestigious family-owned fragrance brand spanning four generations, founded by Antoine Soradora, who was born in 1902 in Loulé, Portugal, and pursued his passion for scents by immigrating to Gréasque near Grasse, France, where he collaborated with jasmine grower Étienne to create his first perfume. The brand's philosophy celebrates nature, emotion, and the founder's journey from Portuguese countryside aromas like lavender and wildflowers to Provençal gardens of jasmine and aromatic plants, capturing life's lightness and dreams in evocative compositions. Its signature 2021 collection of seven unisex fragrances, including Mallow, Jany, and Orchidee Rouge, uniquely blends earthy, floral, and fruity notes reflective of personal heritage and olfactory artistry.

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Perfumer

Margaux Le Paih Guérin

Margaux Le Paih Guérin is a French perfumer known for her graceful, modern creations that combine sensitivity with technical precision. A graduate of ISIPCA, she works with Symrise, where she has composed fragrances for brands such as Amouage, Zoologist, and Matiere Premiere. Her style often explores contrasts—softness and strength, light and depth—reflecting a contemporary vision of French perfumery.

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Reviews

5.0

Excellent1 reviews

Luckyscent

5.0/5 • 1 reviews

Community Insights

Reviewers often describe Red as a sophisticated gourmand, appreciating its evolving nature from a bright, spicy opening to a creamy, woody, and sweet dry-down. Many find it to be a well-blended and addictive scent that offers depth and warmth.

Pros

Performance excellence: Fragrantica suggests it can linger for about 8 hours, indicating good longevity.

Versatile appeal: Its multi-layered structure, balancing fresh and sparkling with warm and gourmand notes, makes it adaptable for any season.

Quality composition: Reviewers highlight its complex blend of gourmand, woody, and spicy notes, often noting its captivating and enveloping vibe.

Cons

Specific limitation: Some reviewers found the opening to be quite masculine, woody, and peppery, which might not appeal to all preferences immediately.

Situational drawback: The name 'Red' has been noted by some as potentially misleading, as the scent profile leans more towards milky fig and sandalwood rather than a typical 'red' association.

Comparisons

Similar to Gris Charnel: Reviewers note a resemblance to Gris Charnel, but with additional notes and impressions that give it new depth and an animal magnetism.

Reminds reviewers of Gris Charnel: It's considered a more masculine interpretation of Gris Charnel, with an amplified cardamom note.

Similar to Carolina Herrera: Some suggest that those who enjoy Carolina Herrera fragrances might also appreciate this scent.