You Are My Fire Rouge

Notes & Nuances

You Are My Fire Rouge bursts open with an aggressively artificial strawberry. Think strawberry hard candy left in a hot car; a cloying sweetness veering into sickly territory. The berry accord attempts to mimic the original’s jammy depth but lacks nuance, instead projecting a homogenous, one-dimensional saccharine blast. The heart introduces a fleeting whisper of cinnamon spice that battles against the syrupy berries, ultimately failing to cut through the initial sugar rush. As it dries, a vaguely leathery accord emerges, thankfully tempering the sweetness, but it carries with it a plasticky quality that lingers on skin. It is an echo of the original's rich leather, not an actual reproduction.

To Buy or Not to Buy?

This fragrance is for someone who prioritizes powerful sweetness above all else, and who doesn't mind smelling like a generic fruit confection. I envision a teenager who enjoys overly flavored vape liquids. Not a choice for those seeking sophistication or a refined experience.

Performance Reality Check

Longevity is surprisingly robust, clocking in around 6-7 hours, though it evolves very little. Projection is strong for the first hour, easily filling a room, before settling to about an arm's length. I tested this during a workday, and it was overwhelmingly distracting in an office setting. Better suited to a brisk outdoor walk where the wind might disperse the intensity.