Fragrance comparison

Glicine vs Russian Present Red

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 37 ratings analysed

Glicine

L'Amande

3.8918 votes

Rank #58,261 FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Russian Present Red

Sergio Nero

3.4719 votes

Rank #25,046 CitrusVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Russian Present Red takes 3 of 5 categories.

Glicine
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Russian Present Red
Choose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Glicine2/5

Russian Present Red3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GlicineL'Amande

Russian Present RedSergio Nero

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 39%Had 26%Want 34%

3.47/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 38%Had 8%Want 54%

Category winnerGlicineRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

61%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

6%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

16%Love

47%Like

11%Ok

21%Dislike

5%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevityGlicine

SillageRussian Present Red

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value100

Category winnerRussian Present RedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fresh92%

white floral84%

fruity77%

citrus69%

musky61%

citrus100%

vanilla92%

fruity84%

musky77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both citrus, fruity and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Black CurrantLemonMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

WisteriaLily-of-the-ValleyApricot

Base4-6 hrs

White MuskCedar

Top

OrangeBlack CurrantMandarin OrangeCassia BourbonBergamot

Heart

ApricotRoseJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyLily

Base

MuskVanillaTonka BeanAmberCedar

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Mandarin Orange, Lily-of-the-Valley and Apricot. Durations are only published for Glicine, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer80

Fall20

Winter0

Day100

Night11

Spring60

Summer40

Fall100

Winter40

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex11

Women89

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,261

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,046

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerRussian Present RedHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Amande Glicine is an airy, spring-ready floral fragrance that centers on purple wisteria blooming under gentle morning sunshine. It opens with a splash of tart lemon, juicy mandarin orange, and tangy black currant that feels like stepping into a dew-covered Italian garden. As the bright citrus sparkle softens, sweet…

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Russian Present Red by Sergio Nero opens with a bright splash of orange and black currant, settling into a heart of apricot and floral notes. It is a floral fruity scent that feels playful and easy to wear. This 2015 release provides a soft, sweet experience that works well for casual daytime activities during the war…

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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, Glicine or Russian Present Red?

Russian Present Red takes 3 of 5 categories. Glicine is rated 3.89/5 from 18 votes; Russian Present Red is rated 3.47/5 from 19 votes. Choose Glicine for a floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Russian Present Red for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Glicine or Russian Present Red?

They last about the same: Glicine 53/100, Russian Present Red 52/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Glicine or Russian Present Red?

Russian Present Red projects furthest (Russian Present Red 53/100, Glicine 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Glicine and Russian Present Red smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fruity and musky accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Mandarin Orange, Lily-of-the-Valley and Apricot.

Is Glicine or Russian Present Red better for summer or winter?

Glicine suits daytime wear; Russian Present Red suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Glicine and Russian Present Red?

Glicine has top notes of Black Currant, Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Wisteria, Lily-of-the-Valley and Apricot, a base of White Musk and Cedar. Russian Present Red has top notes of Orange, Black Currant, Mandarin Orange and Cassia Bourbon, heart notes of Apricot, Rose, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Amber.