Scuderia Racing Red by Ferrari

I’ve received so many samples from the Ferrari lineup of scents, that I’m pretty much closing in on having all of them. Now, I’ve already done plenty of reviews of these colognes, and today’s entry is: Scuderia Racing Red. It was released in 2013.

This is of course another entry from the Scuderia name, though, I’m not sure if it is a flanker fragrance to Scuderia Red.

As usual, I’m going to cover how it smells, performs, when it should be worn, and if it is actually worth a buy.

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What does Scuderia Racing Red Smell Like?

Notes include: lime, leather, lavender, sage, grey pepper, artemesia, cedar, tonka bean, electrum accord

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My Full Wear Review

The opening of Racing Red starts off with a tempered lime note that never really becomes too sharp, as it is moderated by the lavender, leather, and cedar.

Out of those three, the lavender is the most dominant while the other two play a much smaller supporting role, and aren’t too detectable unless you’re really paying attention.

With the lime and lavender, there is a slight spice from the pepper and an herbal sort of spice from the clary sage. Again, this isn’t intense, and too seems moderated like the lime note.

That is one thing about Scuderia Racing Red that is quite noticeable, how blended it is, and how none of the notes really take on too strong of a presence in the composition. Also, it is a very linear scent, in my opinion.

After a few minutes, what you smell is what you’re going to get: citrus, lavender, and a sort of metallic spice with leathery undertones.

Racing Red is clean and fresh but it is also low key and non-distinct. I do wish that the leather note was boosted somewhat and perhaps take down the lavender a notch or two. There is supposed to be a tonka bean note in here, but I really don’t pick it up.

The lime would be great, as a really juicy citrus, playing off of the leather. I don’t know, I think it could work out better that way, and just have that metallic note lurking in the background throughout.

As it is, this Ferrari cologne, becomes muddled and doesn’t really stand out as anything special. The aroma itself is fine, but it could’ve been much better.

Racing Red is clean with a nice citrus note and that metallic ingredient, but that’s about it. As far as citrus metallic scents go, I much prefer Hugo Red.

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Sillage, Longevity, and Versatility

Projection wise, I’d call this one a light to moderate. While it lasts, you could notice it, if you sprayed it about 3 times on yourself. But, it’s not heavy and the sillage is nothing you’d call monstrous. I was spraying three or four times on my neck and it was decent.

Longevity is pretty weak, I have gotten in the 3-5 hour range, and it’s actually mostly towards the lower end of that. If these inexpensive fragrances, could just have more longevity, it would go a long way towards making them useful.

Ferrari scents can be hit or miss, in this regard, and Scuderia Racing Red is a miss. Not the worst ever, just don’t expect one that goes forever.

One positive is that this cologne doesn’t really fit into any one season and could thus be worn year round without any issue. It’s simple and inoffensive enough to be worn to work or school, but I’d say it’s more of a fresh casual scent, than anything.

Not particularly romantic nor one for the night clubs. Not really refined or formal, just something easy to spray on when you want to freshen up. So, seasonally versatile, but not all that much in terms of occasion.

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Overall Impressions of Scuderia Racing Red

Overall, do I think Scuderia Racing Red is worth a buy? I mean, it doesn’t smell bad, but it doesn’t really stand out to me either. The performance leaves much to be desired, but it can usually be had for dirt cheap.

I think it would be good enough for an everyday wear, for someone who doesn’t want to spend very much, but it’s really nothing to write home about.

I enjoyed aspects of the fragrance, like the citrus and leather, but they weren’t as prominent as they probably should have been.

If the formula was worked around a bit, and it could hit the 6-7 hour range, this would be a great cheapie wear. Alas, it’s merely okay.

There are plenty of other options out there for the top inexpensive fragrances, that both smell better and last longer. Hell, Ferrari has other options that outdo this one, easily. Not worthless, just not a must have.