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Oil-based perfume
Red Deer Grove Rick
Gender:
Male
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Red Deer Grove Rick — a mystical woody-spicy fragrance
Rick is an oil perfume by the American brand Red Deer Grove, created for men and for those who appreciate rich, atmospheric compositions.
The fragrance belongs to the woody and spicy families, while its character is built around warm balsamic, green, gourmand and musky nuances.
Red Deer Grove Rick seems to transport you to a shadowy forest, where fallen leaves rustle underfoot, coniferous trees fill the air with their presence, and amber light glimmers nearby.
In this composition, a natural texture meets the soft sweetness of almond, resinous benzoin and a pronounced rum accord, making the fragrance feel wild, comforting and slightly theatrical all at once.
Character and development on the skin
Instead of the classic division into top, middle and base notes, the database lists a blended composition: all the stated accords work together as a single olfactory landscape.
Oak, birch, pine and fallen leaves come to the fore, creating the sensation of a cool walk through the forest, followed by sandalwood, patchouli, musk and spices.
The warm side of Red Deer Grove Rick unfolds through amber, benzoin, almond and rum.
Linden blossom adds a delicate honeyed floral softness, while acorn and oak enhance the natural, slightly dry character of the woody accord.
As a result, the fragrance remains multi-layered and expressive, without any sense of sterile freshness.
Wearability and sillage
This is a masculine perfume with very strong sillage, making it especially suitable for cool weather, evenings, walks, dates or occasions when you want to make an impression.
The oil-based formula helps the composition stay close to the skin while still leaving a noticeable scented trail.
The database does not specify the exact amount of Red Deer Grove Rick to apply to skin and clothing.
Given its high sillage intensity, it is wise to start with a small amount and add the fragrance gradually. This makes it easier to assess its development and maintain a comfortable level of projection.
Red Deer Grove’s signature style
The Red Deer Grove brand draws on images of myths, legends and dark fantasy, turning perfumery into a small portal to an imaginary world.
Rick captures this aesthetic perfectly: it has forest depth, resinous warmth, a spicy shadow and the feeling of an old-world adventure.
No information is available about the perfumer, release year, collection or other concentrations of Red Deer Grove Rick.
For further exploration, consider Red Deer Grove Annabel Lee, as well as The Dua Brand Spiced Citrus and Smell Bent Shewolf — interesting options for comparing mood and intensity.
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