The Red The Sum

Unisex
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2016

At a glance

Is The Red The Sum worth trying?

The Red by The Sum is a Oriental Spicy fragrance for women and men.

Best match
Evening, Special Occasion wear in Fall, Winter
Performance feel
Very Good longevity with Strong sillage
Signature profile
warm spicy, amber, metallic with Saffron, Amber

The first impression

The Red by The Sum is a Oriental Spicy fragrance for women and men. The Red was launched in 2016. The nose behind this fragrance is Josh Meyer.

What shapes the scent

warm spicy 100%
amber 85%
metallic 70%
leather 60%
tobacco 50%

The perfumer behind it

Josh Meyer

Josh Meyer

Josh Meyer founded Imaginary Authors and Dasein, creating fragrances such as A City On Fire, Winter Green, and A Whiff Of Waffle Cone. He also composed L.A. She Called But He Was Unreachable for Anthropologie. Meyer is known for his narrative-driven, evocative scents.

Notes pyramid

All Notes

Complete scent profile

Saffron Saffron
Amber Amber

The mood it creates

The Alchemist Archetype: Portrait of The Red The Sum

Essence

The Alchemist transforms base elements into gold, and The Red embodies this arcane mastery. Saffron and amber smolder like molten metals in a crucible, while leather and tobacco evoke the alchemical workshop's tools. This fragrance is for those who seek to transmute the ordinary into the extraordinary, blending warmth and mystery into a single elixir.

Style & Aesthetic

The Alchemist wears rich, textured fabrics-velvet cloaks, brocade waistcoats, and supple gloves. Their aesthetic is opulent yet purposeful, with a preference for deep reds and burnished golds. The scent lingers in candlelit libraries and secret chambers, where every object holds potential for revelation.

Philosophy & Values

They believe in the hidden connections between all things. The Red's spicy warmth mirrors their conviction that even the most disparate elements can harmonize. Patience and precision are virtues, as is the willingness to embrace the unknown.

Relationships

Their alliances are few but profound. They attract fellow seekers-those who appreciate the slow unraveling of mysteries. Romance is intense, a fusion of intellect and passion, though they guard their solitude fiercely.

Lifestyle

Days are spent in pursuit of esoteric knowledge, nights in experimentation. The Red's longevity ensures it lingers through hours of study or revelry. Rituals are sacred, whether blending tinctures or savoring a pipe by the fire.

Shadow

The Alchemist risks obsession, losing themselves in the pursuit of perfection. The metallic edge in The Red warns of cold detachment, a reminder that not all transformations are benevolent.

Conclusion

The Red is a potion of power and allure, for those who dare to wield it. Like the Alchemist, it demands respect-and rewards the bold with its depths.