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Home Fragrances Marks and Spencer True Red
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Eau de toilette

Marks and Spencer True Red

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Gender:
Female
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Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:

Since 2008, True Red Marks and Spencer has never stopped surprising. This is a feminine fragrance rooted in the chypre and floral families. By character, it falls into the wood, fruit, and citrus groups. An eau de toilette — light-footed, but utterly unforgettable.

The sillage is delicate — an intimate cloud that stays close to the skin. Recommended dosage: 2-3 sprays on both skin and clothing. Longevity is moderate — not too much, not too little, just right. Country of origin — the United Kingdom, and that already says something about the quality. A rich, layered composition that reveals itself differently depending on your mood and the time of day.

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Key fragrance characteristics

Better suited for:
Girls and women
Middle fragrance longevity

The fragrance has medium longevity and lasts on the skin for about 5-6 hours, gradually revealing its notes and leaving a pleasant impression

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Sillage
Weak

A subtle trail—just a hint of fragrance

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Style
Everyday

The perfume has a fresh scent that is not too intense, so it does not overwhelm those around you with strong essences

Everyday
Concentration
Eau de toilette

A light and elegant fragrance with harmonious richness—the perfect balance between the depth of eau de parfum and the freshness of cologne

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Fragrance seasonality
Spring - Summer

Fragrances for spring and summer unfold with light citrus notes, floral and fruity accords, filling the composition with freshness, airiness, and a feeling of carefree lightness on warm days

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Perfume information

Description of the composition

The note pyramid of True Red is shaped as a layered story, where accents shift with precision and warmth. The style of Marks and Spencer is clear in details that define the fragrance identity. No excess details, only what works, and the composition keeps a clear direction. Eau de toilette supports the depth and body this composition needs.

Right at the start you sense radiant lemon-bergamot first notes: Orange and Pineapple.

In the central layer you notice Jasmine and Sage keeping a creamy tuberose direction.

The internal accord map is driven by these accords: Aromatic, Citrus, Floral and Fruit with each one in a clear role. Secondary accord layers such as Musc and Wood expand the olfactory volume in the background. The profile is feminine, which sharpens how the fragrance is perceived. For persistence Middle points to a sustained drydown presence.

From the group perspective the structure relies on Citrus, Fruit, Wood and Whiteflower. The framework further includes Aromatic, Musk and Floral.

Taken together True Red reads as a cohesive composition — the opening sets direction, the central phase adds depth, while the drydown anchors the memory. This is the type of composition best judged on skin.

Gender Female
Brand Marks and Spencer
Segment Massmarket perfumery
Country United Kingdom
Website http://www.marksandspencer.com
Year of production 2008
Status Produced
Concentration Eau de toilette

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Composition pyramid

Note photo Orange
Orange
Note photo Pineapple
Pineapple
Note photo Jasmine
Jasmine
Note photo Sage
Sage
Note photo Patchouli
Patchouli
Note photo musk
musk

Top notes

Orange Pineapple

Heart notes

Jasmine Sage

Base notes

Patchouli musk

Families

Family Chypre Chypre
Family Floral Floral

Fragrance characteristics

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Chords
Relevance
Dosage
Perception
Appearance quality
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Persistence
The persistence of a fragrance is determined by how long it can be felt. It is a characteristic associated with ingredients that evaporate slowly. Persistence depends on the physical properties of the perfume ingredients—mainly their volatility and environmental factors such as temperature and humidity.
Persistence
Low (1 to 2 hours)
2
Sillage
Imagine a light cloud of fragrance that, like an aeroplane trail, remains in the air after your appearance. This is the sillage - a subtle or vivid imprint left by the most diffuse element of a perfume composition. The sillage can be almost invisible when it is felt only by you and those around you. Or it can be so expressive that its presence is noticed even long after you have left.
Sillage
Imperceptible
2
Complexity and depth
The complexity of a fragrance is the number and variety of notes that create a unique composition. A complex fragrance contains many different notes that reveal themselves on the skin. The depth of a fragrance is the richness and intensity of the fragrance. Fragrances with a deep composition include heavy and powerful notes that stay on the skin longer and affect others over long distances.
Complexity and depth
Medium and varied
2
Gender
This scale depicts gender focus and demonstrates how the brand positions the fragrance - as masculine, feminine or universal.
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Unisex
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Female
100%
What kind of event
Date
0%
Wedding
0%
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For every day
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Sex
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Theatre
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Office
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For what time of year / season
Winter
Winter
33%
Spring
Spring
17%
Summer
Summer
17%
Autumn
Autumn
33%
For what style / mood
Casual
50%
Gala
0%
Classic
0%
Avant-garde
0%
Romantic
50%
Sporty
0%
For what age
under 18
17%
18-25 years old
17%
26-35 years old
33%
36-45 years
33%
46+ years old
0%
Any
0%
On the skin
The optimum amount of atomisation on the skin is the balance at which the fragrance reveals itself in its entirety and sounds its best.
Spot
0%
Enter the cloud
0%
1-2 atomisations
0%
2-3 atomisations
100%
3-4 atomisations
0%
4-5 sprays
0%
Where is the best place to apply the fragrance?
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On the chest
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On the wrist
33%
On the knees
0%
On the back of the neck
33%
Behind the ears
33%
On the elbow
0%
On the abdomen
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On the back of the hand
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On clothes
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On clothing
The optimum amount of atomisation of the fragrance on clothes, at which it reveals the best quality of the fragrance.
Spot
0%
Enter the cloud
0%
1-2 atomisations
0%
2-3 atomisations
100%
3-4 atomisations
0%
4-5 sprays
0%
Associations
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Freshness
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Exoticism
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Luxury
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Euphoria
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Passion
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Joy
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Calm
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Excitement
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Sadness
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Attracts attention
4
Intensity
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The perfume is well-made, but honestly, it doesn't impress. For those who prefer Deep Red, it might seem familiar, but the sweetness here is kind of gloomy. Fruity-floral notes are present, but they don't excite. The velvety feel with a grainy nuance isn't pleasing, rather, it leaves an unpleasant aftertaste
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The patchouli with sweetness in this fragrance is just magnificent, and the addition of dry orange peels and green spices gives it an interesting character. It reminds me of Coco Mademoiselle's style, but don't think it's basic. At first glance, it might seem too intense, but that's its beauty 🌟
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