2018
Red Dakota
Carina ChazThe nose · 2 fragrances · also made Aura (2024)Portrait →

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DedCool  ·  Sold as unisex

Red Dakota

The first bite of a freshly picked fruit salad, where the juicy sweetness meets earthy undertones in a harmonious blend.

3.52501 ratingsRespected, if divisive
Scent fingerprint
citrussweetfruitywhite floralwoodyfloral
Red Dakota

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityModerate17% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak6%
Weak27%
Moderate50%
Long lasting15%
Eternal2%
SillageModerate5% say strong or enormous
Intimate29%
Moderate66%
Strong5%
Enormous1%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Notes Pyramid

HeartThe Soul

BaseFoundation

Main Accords

When to Wear

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Who Wears It

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Masculine5%
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Unisex62%
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Feminine33%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Red Dakota by DedCool was launched in 2018, crafted by perfumer Carina Chaz. This unisex fragrance opens with the vibrant brightness of clementine and wild berries, creating a lively contrast to its woody and amber base notes. The heart is anchored by gardenia, bringing a delicate white floral presence that ties together the fruity zest and warm woods. Red Dakota embodies DedCool's commitment to high-quality natural ingredients, offering a scent that is both modern and lasting.

How to wear it

Red Dakota's top notes are bright and lively but fade within an hour. Apply it liberally to ensure the warm woods and white florals have time to develop on your skin. It pairs well with layering for added depth, especially during cooler evenings.

Fig. 01 — Red Dakota, DedCool

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03 · The nose

Carina Chaz

Carina Chaz, born and raised in Los Angeles to immigrant parents who ran a small clean-beauty manufacturing business from the 1980s, was never allowed to wear traditional fragrance as a child and instead played with essential oils at Whole Foods with her mother.

2fragrances

Designer DedCool

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06 · The Room

What people
are saying.

3.52/ 5 · 501 ratings

Respected, if divisive: loved by 23%, disliked or hated by 23%.

Love23%
Like34%
OK21%
Dislike18%
Hate5%
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