Fragrance comparison

Amburana ao Sol vs Red

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 16 Oct 2026 333 ratings analysed

4 wins

Amburana ao Sol

L’Occitane Au Brésil

4.18158 votes

Rank #23,503 SweetCoconut

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

Red

Sora Dora

3.95175 votes

Rank #6,671 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amburana ao Sol takes 4 of 7 categories.

Amburana ao Sol
Choose it for a sweet and coconut character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Red
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Amburana ao Sol4/7

Red3/7

Ratings & consensus: Amburana ao Sol
Community sentiment: Amburana ao Sol
Longevity: Red
Sillage & projection: Red
Value for money: Amburana ao Sol
Versatility: Amburana ao Sol
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Red

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Amburana ao SolL’Occitane Au Brésil

RedSora Dora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 158 votes

Have 45%Had 9%Want 47%

3.95/ 5 · 175 votes

Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%

Category winnerAmburana ao SolRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

55%Love

25%Like

5%Ok

11%Dislike

3%Hate

158 votes

47%Love

21%Like

17%Ok

7%Dislike

7%Hate

175 votes

Category winnerAmburana ao SolMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityRed

SillageRed

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value35

Category winnerAmburana ao SolBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

coconut92%

caramel84%

tropical77%

amber69%

white floral61%

woody100%

sweet92%

citrus84%

nutty77%

warm spicy69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top20-30 mins

CoconutFruitsBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

FrangipaniGardeniaWhite Flowers

Base5-7+ hrs

CaramelAmber

Top

CoconutCardamomPink PepperMandarin OrangeClementineBergamot

Heart

HazelnutNutmegFigFrangipaniIrisTiare FlowerYlang-YlangClove

Base

CaramelSandalwoodWoody NotesMusk

InformationalShared notesCoconut, Bergamot, Frangipani and Caramel. Durations are only published for Amburana ao Sol, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter98

Day100

Night47

Spring73

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAmburana ao SolMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex8

Women88

Casual 37%Date 31%Work 17%Party 14%

Men9

Unisex64

Women28

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,503

PerfumerSymrise

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#6,671

PerfumerMargaux Le Paih Guérin

Launched—

Reviews29

Category winnerRedHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amburana ao Sol by L’Occitane Au Brésil delivers a sunlit splash of golden warmth right from the first spray. The opening pairs crisp bergamot citrus with creamy coconut milk and tangy Brazilian fruits. It feels cheerful and bright. Within minutes, the zesty edge softens as velvety frangipani and creamy gardenia petal…

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Red by Sora Dora is a Floral Fruity Gourmand fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Red was launched in 2024. The nose behind this fragrance is Margaux Le Paih Guérin. Top notes are Coconut, Cardamom, Pink Pepper, Mandarin Orange, Clementine and Bergamot; middle notes are Hazelnut, Nutmeg, Fig, Frangipa…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Amburana ao Sol or Red?

Amburana ao Sol takes 4 of 7 categories. Amburana ao Sol is rated 4.18/5 from 158 votes; Red is rated 3.95/5 from 175 votes. Choose Amburana ao Sol for a sweet and coconut character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Red for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Amburana ao Sol or Red?

Red lasts longest (Red 73/100, Amburana ao Sol 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amburana ao Sol or Red?

Red projects furthest (Red 61/100, Amburana ao Sol 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amburana ao Sol and Red smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Coconut, Bergamot, Frangipani and Caramel.

Is Amburana ao Sol or Red better for summer or winter?

For summer, Amburana ao Sol is the stronger pick. For winter, Red is the stronger pick. Amburana ao Sol suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amburana ao Sol and Red?

Amburana ao Sol has top notes of Coconut, Fruits and Bergamot, heart notes of Frangipani, Gardenia and White Flowers, a base of Caramel and Amber. Red has top notes of Coconut, Cardamom, Pink Pepper and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Hazelnut, Nutmeg, Fig and Frangipani, a base of Caramel, Sandalwood, Woody Notes and Musk.