At the heart of Red Flag from Fascent is an ingredient that is not necessarily immediately associated with perfume: Beet. It’s a culinary classic – either you love it or you give it a wide berth. I definitely belong to the first category, whether as a salad, pickled or from the oven. Even a pink pasta with beet sauce has been on my must-cook list for ages. But before this drifts into a kitchen story, let’s turn our attention to the real star of the day: Red Flag eau de parfum.
Red Flag – Beetroot on the skin
Before we delve deeper into the composition, it’s worth taking a quick look at the protagonist: the beet. Botanically, it belongs to the foxtail family and is closely related to chard and sugar beet. Its characteristic, slightly earthy scent comes from so-called geosmines, molecules that we can also smell in the air after summer rain. It is precisely this mixture of mineral freshness and gentle, almost sweet earthiness that makes beet so special – both in the kitchen and in perfumery.
Incidentally, there is also another creation in our online store that is dedicated to root vegetables: Rouge by Comme des Garçons. If you would like to find out more, you can read about it here. Perfumer Marine Mercé was responsible for the creative realization of Red Flag
Fragrance notes: Cardamom, Ginger, Iris, Frankincense, Tonka Bean, Spices, Patchouli, Palo Santo, Vetiver
Red Flag opens with the spicy-fresh, powdery-earthy and mineral nuances of cardamom and iris, accompanied by a subtle, citrusy ginger spiciness. In the background, a subtle incense note pervades the composition, while patchouli and vetiver deepen the creamy, earthy accents of iris with woody, mossy facets. Added to this is the warm sweetness of palo santo, which creates extremely harmonious and authentic beet vibes. At the same time, the creation remains airy and never seems dense or heavy.
Fascent’s eau de parfum is a calm fragrance that is close to the skin with a moderate presence and a medium-lasting scent. The beet remains perceptible throughout the entire fragrance and lends the composition a slightly earthy, mineral character. Iris, cardamom and warm, woody notes blend harmoniously around it and form a balanced, calm melange that you want to let yourself fall into. An unusual fragrance to enjoy.
Short and crisp: Red Flag from Fascent
What does Red Flag by Fascent smell like?
Red Flag is a spicy, woody fragrance with powdery iris notes and an unusual beet facet. The composition is slightly earthy, mineral and at the same time warm and soft.
Is Red Flag a sweet fragrance?
Not in the classic sense. A subtle, warm sweetness is present, but remains restrained and is accompanied by spicy, earthy and woody notes.
How long does Red Flag last on the skin?
The durability is in the medium range. The fragrance remains rather close to the skin and develops calmly and evenly.
What time of year is Red Flag suitable for?
The fragrance is particularly suitable for the transitional season – spring and fall. However, its lightness means it can also be worn on cooler summer days.
Is Red Flag a unisex fragrance?
Yes, Red Flag is designed as a unisex fragrance and can be worn regardless of gender.
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