Fragrance comparison

Cardabomb vs Red Sigh

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 5 ratings analysed

3 wins

Cardabomb

Scentsory

5.001 votes

Rank #52,188 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Red Sigh

Synapse

3.004 votes

Rank #72,055 CinnamonWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cardabomb takes 3 of 4 categories.

Cardabomb
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Red Sigh
Choose it for a cinnamon and warm spicy character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Cardabomb3/4

Red Sigh0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CardabombScentsory

Red SighSynapse

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

3.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 30%Had 0%Want 70%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityCardabomb

SillageCardabomb

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

amber69%

caramel61%

cinnamon100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

amber69%

sweet61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronBarkPineappleLavenderCardamomCinnamon

Heart

CaramelCocoaIrisTobaccoOud

Base

AmbergrisMuskSandalwoodVanillaTonka

Top

Tonka BeanAloe VeraTobaccoOrangeAmber

Heart

CinnamonCedarMusk

Base

VanillaTonka

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Tobacco, Musk and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring0

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men25

Unisex50

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,188

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#72,055

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCardabombHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cardabomb by Scentsory opens with a striking blast of cardamom and saffron, quickly softening into a sweet, woody core. This unisex fragrance balances warm spice with caramel and cocoa notes, making it a standout for cooler weather. It settles into a long-lasting base of vanilla and sandalwood, ideal for those who pre…

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Red Sigh by Synapse is a dry and woody amber fragrance that relies on a distinct blend of cinnamon and creole tobacco. The scent opens with an unusual aloe vera note that provides a clean, watery contrast to the warm spices that follow. It settles into a comforting base of vanilla and cedar, making it an ideal choice …

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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, Cardabomb or Red Sigh?

Cardabomb takes 3 of 4 categories. Cardabomb is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Red Sigh is rated 3.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Cardabomb for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Red Sigh for a cinnamon and warm spicy character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Cardabomb or Red Sigh?

Cardabomb lasts longest (Cardabomb 100/100, Red Sigh 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cardabomb or Red Sigh?

Cardabomb projects furthest (Cardabomb 75/100, Red Sigh 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cardabomb and Red Sigh smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Tobacco, Musk and Vanilla.

Is Cardabomb or Red Sigh better for summer or winter?

Cardabomb suits evening wear; Red Sigh suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cardabomb and Red Sigh?

Cardabomb has top notes of Saffron, Bark, Pineapple and Lavender, heart notes of Caramel, Cocoa, Iris and Tobacco, a base of Ambergris, Musk, Sandalwood and Vanilla. Red Sigh has top notes of Tonka Bean, Aloe Vera, Tobacco and Orange, heart notes of Cinnamon, Cedar and Musk, a base of Vanilla and Tonka.