Drago Nero vs Pure Red
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
39%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3.
Drago NeroChoose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Pure RedChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Drago Nero3/6
Pure Red3/6
- Ratings & consensus
- Pure Red
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Drago Nero
- Sillage & projection
- Pure Red
- Value for money
- Pure Red
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Drago Nero
- Fragranxe ranking
- Drago Nero
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Drago NeroLinariPure RedChris AdamsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.70/ 5 · 44 votes
Have 34%Had 10%Want 56%
4.25/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 33%Had 21%Want 46%
Category winnerPure RedRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate32%Love
34%Like
14%Ok
14%Dislike
7%Hate
44 votes
50%Love
33%Like
8%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
12 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDrago Nero
SillagePure Red
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPure RedBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
fruity92%
aromatic84%
fresh spicy77%
sweet69%
citrus61%
fruity100%
sweet91%
vanilla83%
fresh74%
citrus65%
white floral56%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
PineappleBlack PepperBergamotAppleMagnoliaItalian Tangerine
Heart2-4 hrs
ClovesArnicaIrisRoseOrange Blossom
Base6-8+ hrs
VetiverGuaiac WoodOakMuskAmbergrisSandalwoodTonka Bean
Top15-30 mins
PearRaspberryAppleWhite PeachLemonBananaPineappleBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
Orange BlossomJasmineWater LilyRose
Base6-8 hrs
VanillaTonka BeanPatchouliWhite Musk
Category winnerDrago NeroLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring69
Summer56
Fall100
Winter25
Day100
Night58
Spring0
Summer50
Fall100
Winter100
Day60
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#28,114
PerfumerMark Buxton
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#36,950
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerDrago NeroHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLinari Drago Nero starts with an energetic splash of juicy pineapple, bright Italian tangerine, and a snappy pinch of black pepper. Within twenty minutes, the initial fruit punch mellows into an intriguing blend of warm clove blossoms, earthy arnica, and powdery iris. As the hours tick on, rich vetiver and smoky guaia…
Reviews →Chris Adams Pure Red is an explosion of mouthwatering fruit punch that hits the air with instant energy. The first blast brings crisp green apple, sour raspberry, and bright lemon. It smells like chewy sour fruit candy. Do not overspray indoors. Give the bottle three minutes for the solvent lift to clear before taking…
Reviews →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, Drago Nero or Pure Red?
No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3. Drago Nero is rated 3.70/5 from 44 votes; Pure Red is rated 4.25/5 from 12 votes. Choose Drago Nero for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Pure Red for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Drago Nero or Pure Red?
Drago Nero lasts longest (Drago Nero 74/100, Pure Red 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Drago Nero or Pure Red?
Projection is very close: Pure Red 65/100, Drago Nero 64/100 for sillage.
Do Drago Nero and Pure Red smell similar?
Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and citrus accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Bergamot, Apple and Rose.
Is Drago Nero or Pure Red better for summer or winter?
Drago Nero suits daytime wear; Pure Red suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Drago Nero and Pure Red?
Drago Nero has top notes of Pineapple, Black Pepper, Bergamot and Apple, heart notes of Cloves, Arnica, Iris and Rose, a base of Vetiver, Guaiac Wood, Oak and Musk. Pure Red has top notes of Pear, Raspberry, Apple and White Peach, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Water Lily and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Patchouli and White Musk.
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