Fragrance comparison

Billion Dollar vs Red

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 318 ratings analysed

Billion Dollar

Paris Elysees

3.85143 votes

Rank #29,107 AmberFresh Spicy

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44%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Red

Sora Dora

3.95175 votes

Rank #7,293 WoodySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Red takes 4 of 7 categories.

Billion Dollar
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Red
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Billion Dollar3/7

Red4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Billion DollarParis Elysees

RedSora Dora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 143 votes

Have 52%Had 35%Want 13%

3.95/ 5 · 175 votes

Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%

Category winnerRedRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

47%Like

10%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

143 votes

47%Love

21%Like

17%Ok

7%Dislike

7%Hate

175 votes

Category winnerBillion DollarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityRed

SillageRed

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value91

¤ Price value35

Category winnerBillion DollarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fresh spicy90%

warm spicy80%

citrus70%

woody60%

rose50%

woody100%

sweet92%

citrus84%

nutty77%

warm spicy69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

BergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 3 hours

CloveNutmegRose

Base3 to 4 hours

AmberWhite Wood

Top

CoconutCardamomPink PepperMandarin OrangeClementineBergamot

Heart

HazelnutNutmegFigFrangipaniIrisTiare FlowerYlang-YlangClove

Base

CaramelSandalwoodWoody NotesMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Clove and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Billion Dollar, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring43

Summer11

Fall93

Winter100

Day27

Night100

Spring73

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBillion DollarMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men73

Unisex21

Women6

Men9

Unisex64

Women28

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,107

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#7,293

PerfumerMargaux Le Paih Guérin

Launched—

Reviews29

Category winnerRedHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Billion Dollar by Paris Elysees is an accessible woody spicy fragrance designed for men who want a dependable balance of bright citrus and deep warmth. The scent begins with a zesty splash of bergamot and mandarin orange, providing an immediate burst of juicy freshness. As the opening settles, the heart reveals an aro…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Billion Dollar or Red?

Red takes 4 of 7 categories. Billion Dollar is rated 3.85/5 from 143 votes; Red is rated 3.95/5 from 175 votes. Choose Billion Dollar for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Red for a woody and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Billion Dollar or Red?

Red lasts longest (Red 73/100, Billion Dollar 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Billion Dollar or Red?

Red projects furthest (Red 61/100, Billion Dollar 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Billion Dollar and Red smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Clove and Nutmeg.

Is Billion Dollar or Red better for summer or winter?

For summer, Billion Dollar is the stronger pick. For winter, Billion Dollar is the stronger pick. Billion Dollar suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Billion Dollar and Red?

Billion Dollar has top notes of Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Clove, Nutmeg and Rose, a base of Amber and White Wood. 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.