Gold Lion vs In Red Eau Fraiche
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
47%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Gold LionChoose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
In Red Eau FraicheChoose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Gold Lion2/4
In Red Eau Fraiche2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Gold Lion
- Sillage & projection
- In Red Eau Fraiche
- Value for money
- Gold Lion
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- In Red Eau Fraiche
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Gold LionDiane CastelIn Red Eau FraicheArmand BasiWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.40/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 44%Had 22%Want 33%
3.88/ 5 · 32 votes
Have 22%Had 34%Want 44%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
20%Like
0%Ok
20%Dislike
20%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
13%Love
69%Like
13%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate
32 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityGold Lion
SillageIn Red Eau Fraiche
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerGold LionBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
musky90%
warm spicy80%
woody70%
powdery60%
aromatic50%
citrus100%
white floral92%
warm spicy84%
woody77%
aquatic69%
fresh61%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both citrus, warm spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
Mandarin Orange
Heart1 to 3 hours
Cardamom
Base3 to 6 hours
CedarMusk
Top
GingerMandarin OrangeViolet LeafBergamotWater Notes
Heart
GardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyRoseJasmineCardamom
Base
CedarOakmossSandalwoodMusk
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Cardamom, Cedar and Musk. Durations are only published for Gold Lion, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring17
Summer17
Fall83
Winter100
Day80
Night100
Spring54
Summer100
Fall31
Winter8
Day100
Night21
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#65,256
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#39,970
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerIn Red Eau FraicheHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGold Lion by Diane Castel is a straightforward woody spicy composition that leans on clean contrasts. It opens with juicy, sweet mandarin orange, giving the initial spray a bright and fruity burst. Soon after, cardamom steps in to introduce a warm spicy prickle that prevents the citrus from turning into simple fruit j…
Reviews →A bright, easy-wearing floral aquatic that opens with mandarin, bergamot, ginger and watery green freshness before settling into soft white florals, light woods and musk. In Red Eau Fraiche suits spring and summer best, and may appeal to anyone who wants a fresher, lighter take on the original In Red style rather than…
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, Gold Lion or In Red Eau Fraiche?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Gold Lion is rated 3.40/5 from 5 votes; In Red Eau Fraiche is rated 3.88/5 from 32 votes. Choose Gold Lion for a citrus and musky character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose In Red Eau Fraiche for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Gold Lion or In Red Eau Fraiche?
Gold Lion lasts longest (Gold Lion 63/100, In Red Eau Fraiche 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Gold Lion or In Red Eau Fraiche?
In Red Eau Fraiche projects furthest (In Red Eau Fraiche 66/100, Gold Lion 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Gold Lion and In Red Eau Fraiche smell similar?
Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Cardamom, Cedar and Musk.
Is Gold Lion or In Red Eau Fraiche better for summer or winter?
Gold Lion suits evening wear; In Red Eau Fraiche suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Gold Lion and In Red Eau Fraiche?
Gold Lion has top notes of Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cardamom, a base of Cedar and Musk. In Red Eau Fraiche has top notes of Ginger, Mandarin Orange, Violet Leaf and Bergamot, heart notes of Gardenia, Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Cedar, Oakmoss, Sandalwood and Musk.
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