Red Giorgio Beverly Hills for women

Red has the same affect on me that catnip has on a cat...makes me a little crazy! I love this smell...it sort of controls me.

loud, loud, LOUD! Much too loud for me and totally headache inducing.

I absolutely loved this fragrance when it first came out, and wore it for several years. It was strong, but clean. But then they must have changed the formulation because even though I have attempted to purchase it a couple of times in the past perhaps 7 years, now it seems to have an offputting, moldy undertone. I can't stand to wear it now. This really upsets me because I loved this frangrance most of all.

I love the compositon: so complex and somewhat magical. Unfortunately, this spicy scent turns on me.. I have a twice sprayed 50ml.(1.6 fl.) for swap! If interested, please leave me a p.m.! Too bad, I spent quite a bit on it and would like someone who appreciates that lovely potion to adopt it.. :) xxx

I had my brother buy it for me when i was around 14 because i spelled it in a magazine and fell in love.
Turned out that it was too over powering for me, i disposed it last week, after 7 years.
Strongly suggest that people try it on themselves a good few hours before buying.
It is very strong, mature and again very strong.

It smelled wonderful on a co-worker. I went and bought a bottle and it smelled nothing like it smelled on her. Maybe it was my body chemistry, but it was awful. I ended up giving her the bottle.

I made a mistake blind buying this one. It catches in the back of my throat and makes me sneeze. Then it gives me a headache. Too strong even for winter evening wear for me I'm afraid.

Well, I put it on again and still all I'm getting is a base of an oriental woody fragrance, something sweet and woody and nothing outstanding. Actually, believe it or not I find Red very inoffensive, that intimidating potency lasts only a few minutes, although it is very noticeable and lasts for a while.
I am definitely not getting any complexity from this fragrance, not to mention the masterpiece part. Too generic to my nose to waste time on.
I guess it's totally not my cup of tea.

Maybe I made my nose work overtime these days by all kinds of testing but I can't really smell Red. I mean I can tell it's something potent because it hurts my nose, but i can't really figure out its character.All i am getting is some generic scent reminiscent of a drydown of some spicy woody fragrance.
I will leave it alone for a few days and try again later.

Ah-hem (clearing my throat)...although Giorgio could never PAY me to wear its signature fragrance, I do stand corrected in my previous review of "Red". A similarly-named fragrance gave me the "bludgeoning" effect I described, as I rediscovered in a recent attempt to use it. Red, in MODERATION, is quite different. Fragaria and Malegria, I agree with both of you. This fragrance IS classy and feminine ...it's a "power" foral fragrance, with a woody/spicy sensuality. It is a strong, head-turning, '80/'90's fragrance, with a unique distinction. It can, however, given body chemistry, also be headache-inducing. As Malegria stated, you have to wait on this frgrance. I found that as it softens, it seems to warm and evolve. To me, this is definitely one for cold weather, as I believe the notes would really sparkle. One word of caution: apply this potent fragrance with care.

Received this as a gift, loved it, used up the bottle. Wonder why I didn't buy more? Hmm. Maybe I'll wander over to eBay.

I liked Red for winter, and I agree with other reviewers that it's strong. This worked well for me because I have very dry skin. But, I would suggest applying this lightly.

This is a classical fragrance. Rather than Oriental Floral, it smells to me Woody Spicy-Woody Oriental. I can smell much vanilla in it too. I think, I am a bit allergic to this product, but stil I have and use it occasionaly, especially in winter time.

Like Ysatis, only in a less offensively ugly bottle. Still smells old and ropey though.

I loved this perfume when it first launched! I smell alot of rose in it, but apparently that is only in the middle note. I find that I can't wear the EDT, it has to be the perfume, otherwise it smells "scratchy" on me. It is a beautiful, elegant, warm floral fragrance that is sophisticated and in the line of a classic perfume. I would say it is not for girls, but more for older ladies or women. Very pretty and it can be worn in any season or day or night.

In going through my fragrances as possible Christmas gifts, I discovered vintage Red cologne, lotion, and bath gel. I really love it. It is obviously a kissing cousin of the new Red but it is much brighter and lighter. I prefer this to the new Red. Awesomeness is correct in saying get the new Red Lotion because it is wonderful and has fantastic staying power. Sorry Cousin Janet, you are not getting my vintage Red.

This is my first perfume ever, way back 1993. My uncle gave this for my birthday present...

Until now, Im still in love with this perfume and no other perfumes have the same smell of RED. Very unique, classic & extra ordinary...
It just that its hard for me to find it again. Malls in sg dont sell this anymore =(

Great! for me is a pure cherry!

THIS IS one powerful fume.Exotic even.The flowers run the gamut from beginning to end.On me,it is everchanging,evolving,like a living thing! THe florals all smell like fresh cut flowers and I catch just a lil spiciness,which I like.It only takes a lil.It has great sillage but lies close to the skin for u too. a creamy floral masterpiece ,

Joan Crawford? This is dated to 80's and 90's? OPIUM? What a surprise. A lady came into my place of employment and she appeared very much to be the type of women many have described wearing this. She was the Joan Crawford type, rough voice, and smelled like she SHOULD have had Opium on to me. The perfume she wore was lovely, clean, soft and young. She sure didn't match the perfume! I asked what she was wearing and it was Red! I never would have even tried this before. I think I am the only one that smells this as something clean, fresh, feminine, soft, and more Grace Kelly than Joan Crawford. I'm the Grace Kelly type also. These reviews are SO fun but I worry now that I am the ONLY one that thinks this is lovely enough for to even wear to church? I'll probably try this in case is was a freak accident this smelled so good! If it smells on me like it did her, I'll own this. She sure appeared to be what you all describe but before I knew it was Joan Crawford, I was looking around for Grace Kelly. Wish me LUCK!

This is very sexy, its not a fragrance necessarily for teens so its not sexy in that way. But it's like... Imagine a woman in the 80's in a red powersuit, red lipstick, blonde hair, gold jewellery, black pantyhose and high heels who grabs all the mens attention... its sexy in that way. It reminds me a little bit of my favourite perfume Hot Couture, but the tobacco note is more prominent in this. Sure I dont think this would be everyones taste but I find I like strong fragrances so I would say if you like Hot couture, samsara and fred hayman rodeo drive then you would probably like this too.

oh red! this smelled great on a co-worker..in small doses of course.

I was really down on Red and then I figured out I was using way tooooooooo much. You must use this in moderation. It is, for me, a Winter fragrance. The one really good thing about the strong fragrances is if you apply them correctly you get a lot for your money. I am keeping mine to use next Winter in moderation.

i really like this fragrance,its classy an the sillage is strong but not overpowering,always get comments when i wear this,reasonable price an a lovely perfume to wear through the day or on an evening out.

A con artist among perfumes! It clings to you, it`s annoying, it tells too many things at once, it blows your mind and makes your head spin, promises wonderful things....then you kind of get used to it and ready to give it your money, lol!!!!
Red is...well, red as it is.It is the bright side of the 80s, the shoulder power suit, the glossy pantyhose, the times of almost virginal 90s are not yet seen in the crystal ball and the party goes on full blast. If it is a rose - by god, it is long stemmed, velvety and intoxicating, and the skankiness - it will make the civet cat have seizures from envy.Beware of the staying power, it is beyond your wildest dreams.
It softens up a bit later on. Don`t give up on it at once.Some people who can pull it off are walking proudly among us mortals, surrounded by a powdery carnation/rose/every red flower existing fragrant halo, and do they turn heads!
Unfortunately, I am not on of those lucky ones. It suppresses me and causes a migraine.Unfortunately.....

True, it is a strong perfume. But absolutely fabulous! To me it seems similar to Opium, which is one of my best ever, so I really like it. Amazing staying power. Very elegant and classy. It is a must have for those who like strong, vibrant perfumes and do not care it is so 90s style.
UPDATE: a 'must have' for winter, best performance when it's freezing outside!

GOD AWFUL!!! MY MOM USED TO KILL THIS IN THE 90'S AND I NEVER(EVEN 2 THIS DAY) UNDERSTOOD Y, LOL... ITS JUST WAY 2 STRONG AND USED TO GIVE ME A TUMMY ACHE, I ALSO REMEMBER SOMETHING RATHER BITTER IN ITS OPENING WHEN SHE FIRST APPLIED I...

this was my first ever fragerance.... would never wear it now though yuck!

A Tight low cut long sleeved Red V necked gown a tall slender women
with long Blonde hair and fire red lips. with the peek a boo hair made famous by Veronica Lake
Rodeo Drive Ala 1990 Meryl Streep
with her long Red Nails Stroking the red satin sheets and she slowly walks
towards you and then the scent of fire
sandalwood spices myrrh rose vanilla
Caresses your senses the fire buring in the backround. when i wher this i get this vibe

I Think it's to strong to give a headache so were it lighty my friend

Damn strong!!!! Its too strong for me, it reminds me of Cinnabar by Estee Lauder. It has that Bayberry candle dry down to it. I cannot ware this although It smells wonderful on other people and don't mind smelling it as long as it is not on me.

This was a very disappointing unsniffed purchase. There is a lingering note in the base which I find nauseating. This is unfortunate as it is not is the top notes and neither in the body lotion. It's a very 'cluttered' fragrance which makes me recall the 80's and feel my age - neither is worth pondering.
My husband loves it (!?)

A very classy perfume and longlasting smell like babything.love it!

It is a very classy and high quality perfume. We should be glad that not all high quality perfumes have a pricey price tag, or else I would not be able to buy all those that I liked.

Enjoy your perfume, men really love it!!

I've ordered this perfumes and now I'm curious about them, after all reviews. Now I' m afraid I'll be disappointed.

I don't want to offend anyone with my opinion, but I found this perfume on the verge of revolting. It smells like a dank, mossy, woody swamp with a hint of something strange.....fake cherry? I couldn't stand it. Red 2 seems to have some nice notes in it. I wonder if it smells like the original or if it is completely different?

My mom gave me my first bottle of this lovely fragrance.Today I stopped by a garage sale, just to waste time before I met with friends. On the table near the entrance was a bottle of Giorgio Red, complete with purple, gold and red cord. It has a crystal stopper on it and still has 1/2 of the fragrance left in it. (It is one quarter ounce of pure perfume.) The amazing thing is that not only does it still smells great, but I paid .50 cents for it. Tha made my day.

Fell in love with this fragrance just by basing on the reviews.Guess what, it's a winner.Judge not by price.

Love this stuff. It's a lush floral with just enough spice to make it interesting. More proof of my aldehyde addiction.

I´m a big fan of this.
It´s sexy and powerfull, rich fragrance for sexy woman.

My mom used to wear this when I was a little girl. It's such a heady, sexy fragrance. I wasn't a big fan of it as a youngster, but I do appreciate it for it's uniqueness and sensuality now. I think it's a very romantic fragrance and should be used for special occasions. A very classy perfume.

Really powerful and heady. It's quite old fashioned, as in it brings to mind big shoulder pads and big hair from the 80's. Not very pleasant, ick!

I have no ides what I am smelling with this one but it sure beats Giorgio! All I know is it is spicy and warm and very unique! I wouldn't mind owning a bottle!

There is no competition for perfume with men when I wear this. All men love this on me, many have even stopped me on the street just to ask what I am wearing. (I assume to buy for their wives) My husband's favorite hands down, even his boss loves to smell me! I had bought this for myself many years ago and my husband has bought it for me ever since, I guess he wants to make sure I don't run out. To be honest, I'm sure it's under the tree already! Not all women have liked Red, but it drives men crazy and since I love it, it's a keeper!

I have completely turned around on my opinion of this fragrance, so I am re-doing my review. I just put some on this morning and while I found the first spray to be a tiny bit over-powering, I quickly found myself enraptured with the way the scent was unfolding. I would run into the kitchen every few minutes going "hey, honey, smell it NOW" as new scents unfolded - from spicy to powdery floral to fresh to roses ... This is just a lovely fragrance and I'm glad that my body chemistry has adjusted over the years to where I can now enjoy it.