Fragrance comparison

Explicite vs In Red

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

Updated 13 Nov 2026 6,130 ratings analysed

4 wins

Explicite

Ex Nihilo

3.87655 votes

Rank #29,023 FloralSweet

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39%scent match

Some overlap

In Red

Armand Basi

3.845,475 votes

Rank #7,792 CitrusFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Explicite takes 4 of 7 categories.

Explicite
Choose it for a floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
In Red
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Explicite4/7

In Red3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ExpliciteEx Nihilo

In RedArmand Basi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 655 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.84/ 5 · 5,475 votes

Have 36%Had 64%Want 0%

Category winnerExpliciteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

32%Like

13%Ok

14%Dislike

3%Hate

655 votes

19%Love

57%Like

5%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5,438 votes

Category winnerIn RedMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityExplicite

SillageExplicite

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value68

Category winnerIn RedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

sweet92%

fresh84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

powdery61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy88%

woody77%

white floral65%

fresh53%

aromatic42%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

NutmegPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

PralinePeonyLilyPetalia

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodAmberVanilla

Top

BergamotGingerMandarin OrangeCardamom

Heart

LilyJasmineViolet LeafPink PepperRosePeonyBlack Currant

Base

Woody NotesOakmossWhite MuskPalisander RosewoodAmberVanillaPraline

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Praline, Peony and Lily. Durations are only published for Explicite, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer57

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night93

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Category winnerExpliciteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex27

Women69

Men2

Unisex24

Women74

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,023

PerfumerJordi Fernández

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,792

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews65

Category winnerIn RedHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ex Nihilo Explicite opens with a vibrant spark of pink pepper and freshly grated nutmeg, cutting through a warm, pillowy bouquet of pink peony and lily petals. At its center lies an addictive, buttery praline note that melts gradually into rich sandalwood, golden amber, and soft vanilla bourbon. It smells like a luxur…

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In Red opens with a brisk hit of ginger, cardamom and citrus, then settles into cool florals with lily, violet leaf and a lightly woody musk base. It smells fresh, crisp and slightly spicy rather than soft or sugary. This suits someone who wants an energising daytime floral with a clean, polished feel. It wears especi…

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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, Explicite or In Red?

Explicite takes 4 of 7 categories. Explicite is rated 3.87/5 from 655 votes; In Red is rated 3.84/5 from 5,475 votes. Choose Explicite for a floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose In Red for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Explicite or In Red?

Explicite lasts longest (Explicite 72/100, In Red 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Explicite or In Red?

Explicite projects furthest (Explicite 69/100, In Red 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Explicite and In Red smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and fresh accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Praline, Peony and Lily.

Is Explicite or In Red better for summer or winter?

For summer, Explicite is the stronger pick. For winter, Explicite is the stronger pick. Explicite suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Explicite and In Red?

Explicite has top notes of Nutmeg and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Praline, Peony, Lily and Petalia, a base of Sandalwood, Amber and Vanilla. In Red has top notes of Bergamot, Ginger, Mandarin Orange and Cardamom, heart notes of Lily, Jasmine, Violet Leaf and Pink Pepper, a base of Woody Notes, Oakmoss, White Musk and Palisander Rosewood.