Fragrance comparison

Hummingbird vs Red Sky

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,494 ratings analysed

4 wins

Hummingbird

Zoologist Perfumes

3.882,492 votes

Rank #1,230 SweetFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Red Sky

Armaf

4.002 votes

Rank #52,188 Yellow FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hummingbird takes 4 of 4 categories.

Hummingbird
Choose it for a sweet and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Red Sky
Choose it for a yellow floral and sweet character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Hummingbird4/4

Red Sky0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HummingbirdZoologist Perfumes

Red SkyArmaf

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 2,492 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 11%Had 2%Want 87%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

35%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

2,099 votes

50%Love

0%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityHummingbird

SillageHummingbird

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value45

Category winnerHummingbirdBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

floral92%

fruity84%

fresh77%

white floral69%

honey61%

yellow floral100%

sweet92%

floral84%

rose77%

woody69%

citrus61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both sweet and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LilacCherryPearLily-of-the-ValleyPlumAppleRoseViolet Leaf

Heart

HoneyHoneysuckleMimosaYlang-YlangPeonyTulip

Base

Whipped CreamMuskCoumarinMossSandalwoodAmberWhite Woods

Top

BergamotBitter Almond

Heart

Ylang-YlangRosePeony

Base

CoumarinVanilla

InformationalShared notesRose, Ylang-Ylang, Peony and Coumarin. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall0

Winter14

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex17

Women82

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,230

PerfumerShelley Waddington

Launched—

Reviews361

Overall rank#52,188

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerHummingbirdHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hummingbird opens as a dense rush of lilac, honeyed florals and juicy fruit, then settles into a soft, creamy floral cloud with musk and pale woods underneath. It reads more bouquet than fruit basket, with a bright spring garden feel that many find beautiful and others find too sweet or too strong. Best suited to flor…

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Armaf Red Sky opens with a sharp flash of bitter almond and bergamot, creating a sweet yet tangy first impression on skin. As it settles, a heavy presence of yellow floral ylang-ylang merges with peony and rose, shifting the scent from fruity brightness to a thick, floral sweetness. The base relies on coumarin and van…

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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, Hummingbird or Red Sky?

Hummingbird takes 4 of 4 categories. Hummingbird is rated 3.88/5 from 2,492 votes; Red Sky is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Hummingbird for a sweet and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Red Sky for a yellow floral and sweet character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Hummingbird or Red Sky?

Hummingbird lasts longest (Hummingbird 76/100, Red Sky 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hummingbird or Red Sky?

Hummingbird projects furthest (Hummingbird 65/100, Red Sky 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hummingbird and Red Sky smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and floral accords. Common notes include Rose, Ylang-Ylang, Peony and Coumarin.

Is Hummingbird or Red Sky better for summer or winter?

Red Sky suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hummingbird and Red Sky?

Hummingbird has top notes of Lilac, Cherry, Pear and Lily-of-the-Valley, heart notes of Honey, Honeysuckle, Mimosa and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Whipped Cream, Musk, Coumarin and Moss. Red Sky has top notes of Bergamot and Bitter Almond, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Rose and Peony, a base of Coumarin and Vanilla.