Fragrance comparison

Anti Hangover vs Red Shoes

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 538 ratings analysed

Anti Hangover

AXE

3.8468 votes

Rank #18,039 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

64%scent match

Closely related

Red Shoes

Jacques Fath

3.53470 votes

Rank #6,781 FruityFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Anti Hangover
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Red Shoes
Choose it for a fruity and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Anti Hangover3/7

Red Shoes3/7

Ratings & consensus: Anti Hangover
Community sentiment: Anti Hangover
Longevity: Red Shoes
Sillage & projection: Red Shoes
Value for money: Anti Hangover
Versatility: Tie
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Red Shoes

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Anti HangoverAXE

Red ShoesJacques Fath

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 68 votes

Have 21%Had 61%Want 18%

3.53/ 5 · 470 votes

Have 41%Had 19%Want 40%

Category winnerAnti HangoverRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

34%Like

0%Ok

18%Dislike

7%Hate

68 votes

29%Love

34%Like

12%Ok

23%Dislike

2%Hate

390 votes

Category winnerAnti HangoverMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityRed Shoes

SillageRed Shoes

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value51

Category winnerAnti HangoverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy88%

fresh77%

aldehydic65%

woody53%

fruity42%

fruity100%

fresh spicy92%

rose84%

fresh77%

woody69%

citrus61%

Scent match64%Closely related · both fresh spicy, citrus and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LimeGrapefruitLemonGinger

Heart

AldehydesBlack Currant

Base

CedarPatchouliMusk

Top

Red BerriesGrapefruitBlack CurrantAldehydes

Heart

Damask RoseGingerGeraniumPink Pepper

Base

PatchouliCashmere WoodMusk

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Ginger, Aldehydes and Black Currant. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring78

Summer100

Fall26

Winter22

Day100

Night28

Spring100

Summer84

Fall0

Winter42

Day–

Night–

Category winnerTieMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men55

Unisex40

Women5

Men4

Unisex28

Women68

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,039

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#6,781

PerfumerCécile Zarokian

Launched—

Reviews45

Category winnerRed ShoesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Anti Hangover by AXE is a bright, woody aromatic fragrance launched in 2007. It centers on a sharp citrus opening of lime, grapefruit, and lemon, layered over a crisp ginger heart. The dry-down relies on cedar and musk to ground the composition, making it a reliable choice for casual daily wear during warmer spring an…

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Red Shoes by Jacques Fath is a vivid, fruity floral composition built around red berries and Damask rose. It offers a sparkling, slightly metallic edge that commands attention. Designed for those who prefer bold, confident scents, it thrives in social settings during the spring or summer months. Its unique structure b…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Anti Hangover or Red Shoes?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Anti Hangover is rated 3.84/5 from 68 votes; Red Shoes is rated 3.53/5 from 470 votes. Choose Anti Hangover for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Red Shoes for a fruity and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Anti Hangover or Red Shoes?

Red Shoes lasts longest (Red Shoes 74/100, Anti Hangover 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Anti Hangover or Red Shoes?

Red Shoes projects furthest (Red Shoes 68/100, Anti Hangover 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Anti Hangover and Red Shoes smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and fresh accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Ginger, Aldehydes and Black Currant.

Is Anti Hangover or Red Shoes better for summer or winter?

For summer, Anti Hangover is the stronger pick. For winter, Red Shoes is the stronger pick. Anti Hangover suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Anti Hangover and Red Shoes?

Anti Hangover has top notes of Lime, Grapefruit, Lemon and Ginger, heart notes of Aldehydes and Black Currant, a base of Cedar, Patchouli and Musk. Red Shoes has top notes of Red Berries, Grapefruit, Black Currant and Aldehydes, heart notes of Damask Rose, Ginger, Geranium and Pink Pepper, a base of Patchouli, Cashmere Wood and Musk.