Bottle Design:
Pierre Dinand

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Mugler 1986

7.5 / 10 36 Ratings

A perfume by Mugler for men, released in 1986. The scent is spicy-woody. It is being marketed by Henkel.
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Main accords

Spicy

Woody

Oriental

Fougère

Sweet

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Bergamot

Citrus notes

Laminated Gravel

Heart Notes

Fougère notes

Herbaceous notes

Lavender

Mint

Base Notes

Oriental notes

Patchouli

Pine

Sandalwood

Woody notes

Ratings

Scent

7.536 Ratings

Longevity

7.033 Ratings

Sillage

7.133 Ratings

Bottle

5.534 Ratings

Value for money

9.118 Ratings

Submitted by aoe, last update on 01/27/2024.

Interesting Facts

This fragrance was originally produced by Coparel.

Smells similar

What the fragrance is similar to

Red for Men Eau de Toilette

Zino Eau de Toilette

Montana Parfum d'Homme Eau de Toilette

Reviews

3 in-depth fragrance descriptions

04/02/2012

7Scent 5Longevity 7.5Sillage

aoe
51 Reviews

aoe

Red, but no Lobster

I haven't been in possession of this scent for over 10 years, so my recollection might be a bit vague, it is entirely possible I wouldn't even like it any more, not to speak of possible reformulations.auch fraglich.

Not for the least part thanks to a trip to France including the obligatory visit to the Musée International de la Parfumerie In high school I felt an urge to please myself and my surroundings olfactorily. I soon left the most brutal and not quite aptly named "Extase Musk" by Muelhens behind, giving my preference to Schwarzkopf's "Scorpio Rouge". For years to come this would be my signature scent, a light woody oriental with a fresh head that would permanently cling to my scarves and coats (I hardly let a scent close to my skin then, and not only scents ...). To me it was the epitome of a comfort scent then.

During another visit to France in 1994 (see my homepage for images ;-)) I purchased another bottle of this scent, but in the years to come my perfume consumption went down. I didn't replace the flask when it was empty, and the Puig/Herrera miniature collection I purchased duty free on another trip got lost instead of used up, only to resurface recently - in contrast to the bright red Scorpio bottle.

Only recently did I remember this scent once again. While no German language site seems to have it (then it was readily available in drugstores in Austria), I still found multiple offers in France ... should I get another bottle via mail order? Or is it better to let old passions rest?

06/28/2023

8.5Scent 8Longevity 7Sillage

Minigolf
2495 Reviews

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Minigolf

Helpful Review 10

Complementary - kaleidoscopic!

Well, I haven't encountered such a "scissor creature" before! Neither seen in nature nor under my nose. And the bottle comes in red like "Mr. Krabs" from "SpongeBob SquarePants." But the contents speak a different language. At first. Because the initial intention is quite green.
Fir green, mint green, herb green, bergamot green, and very fern green.
So, forest, garden, and herb bed. Lavender follows as a herb-floral addition. Of course in lavender lilac! That stays like this for a while.
Until the beginning of the base, thus the end of the heart note. However, it doesn't disappear but is complemented by "complementary colors." Cinnamon red, red pepper red, clove red, and saffron orange. Now the "Scorpio" has 3D glasses olfactively, green-red optics, kaleidoscope double colors in many shades. The brown of the woods deepens both the red and green aspects of the "scent-haptics" and is very interesting aromatically. When the whole thing then spins like a red-green "spiral windmill" around a herb-sweet powder core, the nose gets quite dizzy. For marveling? Confusing? Probably both, but also really good!! :-))

04/09/2016

7.5Scent 6Longevity 7Sillage

Yatagan
415 Reviews

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Yatagan

Top Review 32

The Trail Leads to France

Curious from the comments by Joe and aoe, particularly Joe's hint that this is a candidate rescued unreformulated from the 80s to the present, Scorpio Rouge landed on my watchlist.
When I then realized a few days ago during a vacation in southern Germany that I lived just a few kilometers away from the German distributor of this fragrance, the decision was clear: the scent belongs in my collection.
The distributor's headquarters is located right at the French border; that's where Scorpio Rouge is still readily available.

However, I was somewhat put off by the comparison with Lapidus pour Homme. Lapidus is not exactly one of my preferred fragrances from that era, as it is a penetrating spicy-sweet fougère with synthetic undertones and an outrageous impact that has never convinced me due to its massive presence. From my perspective, Lapidus pour Homme bundles pretty much everything that can justifiably be criticized about fragrances from the 80s: excessive weight, penetrating sweetness, and a disharmonious variety of ingredients. This is far from the great classics of that time, which can still impress today.

However, an initial test quickly put me at ease. Scorpio Rouge starts with a classic fresh bergamot-lavender note, which contains some fruity accents that certainly have a synthetic origin, but make the opening less uniform than in other men's fragrances of this generation.

It immediately becomes apparent that the fragrance does not develop great weight. The sillage is, quite unlike Lapidus pour Homme, to which it is actually very similar in its basic structure, rather pleasantly modest. Of course, this can easily be changed with a few more sprays, but it can always be dosed well.

Then the typical green fougère accord (lavender, moss, and green notes: coumarin) unfolds, which also forms the basis of the scent in Lapidus, but here is significantly moderated in its impact. This, along with the mediocre aura, also affects the longevity of the fragrance. It is quite low, which I always appreciate, as I prefer fragrances that do not last all day, so that switching to another scent in the evening does not require intensive cleansing.

The oriental notes promised by the manufacturer and already described by Joe and aoe are also particularly successful here, which, in my opinion, come across as quite subtle compared to many newer Arabic-oriental fragrances: earthy-leathery, warm-spicy. And wood, again and again, even if certainly with a synthetic sidekick. This makes the fragrance universally applicable: in everyday life, at work, for leisure, and in the evening.

The woody-resinous, slightly sweeter base does not overdo it with sticky adherence but shows itself moderately in its expression. Thus, it does not clear out large office spaces or subway compartments.

All of this should not mean that we are dealing with an outstanding fragrance here. The catch lies more in the price-performance ratio. Currently, the fragrance costs between 14.00 and 16.00 euros, depending on the offer. A few euros for shipping are added, so with a minimal budget, one receives a solid, nostalgic, well-composed fragrance that leaves behind quite a bit, perhaps even a lot, of what is offered as mass-produced goods in drugstores and department stores.

However, I do not understand why one has to travel to France or search painstakingly at the only German distributor, modestly hidden among gourmet products and only found at second glance. The fragrance certainly deserves more attention.

Statements

14 short views on the fragrance

Ergoproxy

2 years ago

7.5Scent 7Longevity 6Sillage

It's alright. A combination of fougère and almost oriental with moderate sillage and suitable longevity. Individual notes....

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Gold

3 years ago

7.5Scent 5Longevity 5Sillage

It's got something, especially for the price. Fougère with a slightly spicy-sweet finish. No strong sillage, and it doesn't need to!
Giorgio Red slim

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Axiomatic

3 years ago

7.5Scent 8Longevity 8Sillage

Versatile. Initially fresh lavender fougère, then heavy oriental, sweet-resinous. Unbearable in heat, more suited for the cold season.

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Minigolf

2 years ago

8.5Scent 8Longevity 7Sillage

Powdery power-green as a complement to red. This follows in the base. Result: Olfactory 3D glasses for kaleidoscopic noses - GOOD!

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Yatagan

10 years ago

7.5Scent 6Longevity 7Sillage

Incredible value for a well-crafted fougère scent with oriental elements and a unique aura.

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Smellow1987

5 years ago

9Scent 8Longevity 7Sillage

THE discovery of the year. Spicy-warm cuddly scent with a hint of Oriental touch. An absolute must-buy for the price. P/L Top

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Tomalisman

2 years ago

9Scent 7Longevity 7Sillage

Vintage Fougère from the late eighties. A balanced blend of lavender and green moss with subtle oriental vibes.

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TuogHau

3 years ago

7.5Scent 8Longevity 8Sillage

Powerful oriental scent reminiscent of Old Spice with a punch and a slight metallic undertone. A lot of disco for little money.

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Cappellusman

9 years ago

7.5Scent 9Longevity 7Sillage

A cool mix of fougère, sweet and synthetic gourmand, it has something special. Not everyone wears it, great price/quality ratio and formidable longevity.

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