Forbidden Euphoria vs Red Crown
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
43%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Red Crown takes 6 of 7 categories.
Forbidden EuphoriaChoose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Red CrownChoose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Forbidden Euphoria1/7
Red Crown6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Red Crown
- Community sentiment
- Red Crown
- Longevity
- Red Crown
- Sillage & projection
- Red Crown
- Value for money
- Forbidden Euphoria
- Versatility
- Red Crown
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Red Crown
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Forbidden EuphoriaCalvin KleinRed CrownAuphorieWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.90/ 5 · 2,612 votes
Have 41%Had 33%Want 26%
4.34/ 5 · 32 votes
Have 9%Had 5%Want 87%
Category winnerRed CrownRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate31%Love
48%Like
2%Ok
19%Dislike
0%Hate
2,612 votes
66%Love
19%Like
0%Ok
16%Dislike
0%Hate
32 votes
Category winnerRed CrownMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityRed Crown
SillageRed Crown
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerForbidden EuphoriaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
floral92%
sweet84%
woody77%
musky69%
patchouli61%
floral100%
woody83%
fresh65%
aromatic48%
powdery30%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both floral and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
RaspberryPeach BlossomMandarin Orange
Heart2 to 3 hours
OrchidPeonyJasmine
Base3 to 5 hours
PatchouliCashmere WoodMusk
Notes
Cherry BlossomMagnoliaPeonyOrchidPlum BlossomSandalwoodCashmere WoodPeach BlossomOolong teaCedarMuskHawthorn
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesPeach Blossom, Orchid, Peony and Cashmere Wood. Durations are only published for Forbidden Euphoria, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring71
Summer38
Fall100
Winter88
Day100
Night83
Spring100
Summer91
Fall73
Winter36
Day100
Night50
Category winnerRed CrownMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#30,163
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#28,408
PerfumerEmrys Au, Eugene Au
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerRed CrownHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotForbidden Euphoria by Calvin Klein presents a bright, sweet take on the original Euphoria theme. It opens with juicy raspberry, tart mandarin orange, and delicate peach blossom, giving the first spray an energetic, sparkling fruitiness. The heart settles into a bouquet of tiger orchid, pink peony, and crisp jasmine, s…
Reviews →Red Crown by Auphorie is a complex, artistic exploration of East Asian flora. It centers on cherry blossom and peony, supported by a grounding base of sandalwood and cedar. This unisex fragrance feels calm and contemplative, perfect for spring days when you want a quiet, beautiful scent that stays with you. It is enti…
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, Forbidden Euphoria or Red Crown?
Red Crown takes 6 of 7 categories. Forbidden Euphoria is rated 3.90/5 from 2,612 votes; Red Crown is rated 4.34/5 from 32 votes. Choose Forbidden Euphoria for a fruity and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Red Crown for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Forbidden Euphoria or Red Crown?
Red Crown lasts longest (Red Crown 91/100, Forbidden Euphoria 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Forbidden Euphoria or Red Crown?
Red Crown projects furthest (Red Crown 88/100, Forbidden Euphoria 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Forbidden Euphoria and Red Crown smell similar?
Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and woody accords. Common notes include Peach Blossom, Orchid, Peony and Cashmere Wood.
Is Forbidden Euphoria or Red Crown better for summer or winter?
For summer, Red Crown is the stronger pick. For winter, Forbidden Euphoria is the stronger pick. Forbidden Euphoria suits daytime wear; Red Crown suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Forbidden Euphoria and Red Crown?
Forbidden Euphoria has top notes of Raspberry, Peach Blossom and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orchid, Peony and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Cashmere Wood and Musk. Red Crown features Cherry Blossom, Magnolia, Peony, Orchid and Plum Blossom.
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