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Ascent Red is a niche unisex fragrance by Ascent, a perfume brand from the Netherlands.
The 2025 release comes in an extrait de parfum concentration, so the composition feels rich, dense and designed to make a noticeable impression.
This fragrance is for those who enjoy deep oriental notes, leather and warm woody facets.
In character, Ascent Red belongs to the oriental, leather and woody fragrance families.
Its scent can be described as dark, spicy and enveloping: there is no sense of light daytime freshness, but there is a distinctive texture, soft sweetness and an impressive trail.
Thanks to its unisex positioning, the fragrance develops with equal appeal on women's and men's skin, highlighting the wearer's individual style.
Its very strong sillage makes Ascent Red noticeable even when applied moderately.
The fragrance is particularly suitable for cooler seasons, evenings, formal occasions or situations when you want to create an atmosphere of confidence and a touch of mystery around you.
In hot weather, its richness may come across as especially intense, so it is best to consider the temperature, the setting and your personal sensitivity to dense compositions.
Precise recommendations for applying this release to skin and clothing are not available.
Given its extrait concentration and very strong sillage, it is sensible to start with a minimal number of sprays and assess its development gradually; on fabric, the fragrance may last longer than on skin.
No other concentrations of Ascent Red are listed in the available data, so it is not possible to compare EDT, EDP and extrait within the same line.
Ascent Red will appeal to fans of rich leather and oriental-woody fragrances with noticeable sweetness in the base.
For further exploration, consider The Spirit of Dubai Majalis, as well as Mugler A*Men Pure Leather and The Spirit of Dubai Meydan.
The perfumer who created Ascent Red is not listed in the database, but the composition itself clearly reflects the character of the Ascent brand: bold, rich and focused on an expressive olfactory profile.
The fragrance is very long-lasting, staying on the skin for 12 hours or more, gradually revealing its notes
The scent will linger in the air even after its wearer has left.
The perfume has a rich aroma that will help you stand out from the crowd and create a memorable image
The most concentrated form of perfume with a deep, multifaceted composition, exceptional durability, and an expressive trail
Perfumes for the fall and winter seasons often contain notes of vanilla, spices, ambergris, wood, and other warm accords, creating a feeling of comfort and warmth during the cold months
The olfactory pyramid of Ascent Red opens with spicy saffron, setting a dry, slightly exotic tone for the composition.
At the heart, benzoin blends with a leather accord: the balsamic softness of benzoin tempers the austere texture of leather, giving the fragrance a rounder character.
Oud, tonka bean and vanilla emerge in the base, creating a dark, warm and enveloping finish. Saffron is responsible for the spicy opening, while oud enhances the trail’s oriental woody character.
Overall, the composition combines balsamic, gourmand, leathery, spicy and woody accents, moving from an expressive opening to a rich, sweetly woody base.
| Gender | Unisex |
| Brand | Ascent |
| Segment | Niche perfumery |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Website | https://www.ascent-store.com/ |
| Year of production | 2025 |
| Status | Produced |
| Concentration | Perfume extract |
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