Fruity
Leather
Unconventional
Notescherrycinnamongeraniummandarinmyrrhosmanthuspink peppersafraleine™tolu balm
Style
unisex
This edt is a bouquet of all the reds: red mandarin, pink peppercorns, red cherry, saffron, geranium, cinnamon. Myrrh and tolu balsam give it a rich stickiness.
Perfumer Antoine Maisondieu
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
An animated afternoon with friends, sleeves pushed back and conversation moving quickly: PLAY Red’s peppered cherry and cinnamon suit an informal presence with a slightly mischievous edge. The balsamic warmth gives its bright, graphic opening a softer register as people draw closer.
How to wear
Try it in mild or cool weather, when the contrast between tart fruit, dry cinnamon and balsamic warmth is especially appealing. Start with one or two sprays on skin; use a lighter application in heat to keep the sweeter, resinous side from dominating.
Who it’s for
For those who enjoy tart fruit and warm spice but want something less confectionery than a conventional gourmand. Its geranium, leathery osmanthus nuance and balsamic texture will appeal to tastes that favor playful compositions with an offbeat, slightly dry edge.
Release year
2012
The nose
Antoine Maisondieu composed PLAY Red. Known for fragrances including Burberry Brit and Lalique Encre Noire, he works across polished mainstream perfumery and more unconventional compositions, often finding character in the contrast between brightness, dry woods and textured warmth. Here, tart fruit and pepper meet cinnamon and balsams without becoming a straightforward confection.
Comme Des Garcons’s story
Comme des Garçons treats perfume as a space for experimentation rather than conventional luxury imagery. Its interest in unexpected smells sits alongside a graphic, minimalist approach to presentation. PLAY Red channels that outlook into an approachable composition, guided by the PLAY collection’s principle of “Design by not designing.”
Play Red’s concept
PLAY Red belongs to the Red, Black and Green trio, conceived around translating color into scent. Mandarin, cherry, pepper and cinnamon give its red identity a tangible olfactory vocabulary. The trio extends the PLAY clothing line’s heart-with-eyes imagery and is distinct from the original PLAY perfume that preceded it.
Extra info
The heart-with-eyes emblem predates the perfume: Filip Pagowski originally submitted it for another Comme des Garçons project before it was adopted by PLAY. The fragrance’s official note list also includes Safraleine alongside its red fruit, spices and balsams.
Notescherrycinnamongeraniummandarinmyrrhosmanthuspink peppersafraleine™tolu balm
Style
unisex
This edt is a bouquet of all the reds: red mandarin, pink peppercorns, red cherry, saffron, geranium, cinnamon. Myrrh and tolu balsam give it a rich stickiness.
Perfumer Antoine Maisondieu
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
An animated afternoon with friends, sleeves pushed back and conversation moving quickly: PLAY Red’s peppered cherry and cinnamon suit an informal presence with a slightly mischievous edge. The balsamic warmth gives its bright, graphic opening a softer register as people draw closer.
How to wear
Try it in mild or cool weather, when the contrast between tart fruit, dry cinnamon and balsamic warmth is especially appealing. Start with one or two sprays on skin; use a lighter application in heat to keep the sweeter, resinous side from dominating.
Who it’s for
For those who enjoy tart fruit and warm spice but want something less confectionery than a conventional gourmand. Its geranium, leathery osmanthus nuance and balsamic texture will appeal to tastes that favor playful compositions with an offbeat, slightly dry edge.
Release year
2012
The nose
Antoine Maisondieu composed PLAY Red. Known for fragrances including Burberry Brit and Lalique Encre Noire, he works across polished mainstream perfumery and more unconventional compositions, often finding character in the contrast between brightness, dry woods and textured warmth. Here, tart fruit and pepper meet cinnamon and balsams without becoming a straightforward confection.
Comme Des Garcons’s story
Comme des Garçons treats perfume as a space for experimentation rather than conventional luxury imagery. Its interest in unexpected smells sits alongside a graphic, minimalist approach to presentation. PLAY Red channels that outlook into an approachable composition, guided by the PLAY collection’s principle of “Design by not designing.”
Play Red’s concept
PLAY Red belongs to the Red, Black and Green trio, conceived around translating color into scent. Mandarin, cherry, pepper and cinnamon give its red identity a tangible olfactory vocabulary. The trio extends the PLAY clothing line’s heart-with-eyes imagery and is distinct from the original PLAY perfume that preceded it.
Extra info
The heart-with-eyes emblem predates the perfume: Filip Pagowski originally submitted it for another Comme des Garçons project before it was adopted by PLAY. The fragrance’s official note list also includes Safraleine alongside its red fruit, spices and balsams.