Fragrance comparison

Idol Spirit for Him vs Red Fantasy

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 6 ratings analysed

3 wins

Idol Spirit for Him

American Idol

3.605 votes

Rank #61,099 FruityFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Red Fantasy

Shirley May

3.001 votes

Rank #65,417 FruityVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Idol Spirit for Him takes 3 of 3 categories.

Idol Spirit for Him
Choose it for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Red Fantasy
Choose it for a fruity and vanilla character. Best in fall.

Idol Spirit for Him3/3

Red Fantasy0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Idol Spirit for HimAmerican Idol

Red FantasyShirley May

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 20%Had 10%Want 70%

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 13%Want 88%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

40%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityIdol Spirit for Him

SillageIdol Spirit for Him

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

fresh86%

green72%

woody58%

citrus44%

fresh spicy30%

fruity100%

vanilla92%

powdery84%

woody77%

citrus69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both fruity, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Granny Smith appleCitrusesBlack CurrantWoodsy Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Black CurrantCitruses

Heart

ApricotJasmine

Base

VanillaSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesCitruses and Black Currant. 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

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,099

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#65,417

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIdol Spirit for HimHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Idol Spirit for Him is an accessible citrus aromatic fragrance launched in 2004. It opens with a crisp Granny Smith apple note paired with sharp citruses. As it settles, it reveals a green, slightly spicy heart that feels clean and unobtrusive for daily casual wear. It is a straightforward scent for those who prefer l…

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Red Fantasy by Shirley May opens with a sweet blast of black currant and bright citruses, offering an immediate fruity energy. Within twenty minutes, the initial brightness softens as a jammy apricot note takes center stage alongside a subtle jasmine floral backup. The dry-down relies on a warm base of sweet vanilla, …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Idol Spirit for Him or Red Fantasy?

Idol Spirit for Him takes 3 of 3 categories. Idol Spirit for Him is rated 3.60/5 from 5 votes; Red Fantasy is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Idol Spirit for Him for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Red Fantasy for a fruity and vanilla character. Best in fall.

Which lasts longer, Idol Spirit for Him or Red Fantasy?

Idol Spirit for Him lasts longest (Idol Spirit for Him 60/100, Red Fantasy 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Idol Spirit for Him or Red Fantasy?

Idol Spirit for Him projects furthest (Idol Spirit for Him 63/100, Red Fantasy 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Idol Spirit for Him and Red Fantasy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Citruses and Black Currant.

Is Idol Spirit for Him or Red Fantasy better for summer or winter?

Idol Spirit for Him suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Idol Spirit for Him and Red Fantasy?

Idol Spirit for Him features Granny Smith apple, Citruses, Black Currant and Woodsy Notes. Red Fantasy has top notes of Black Currant and Citruses, heart notes of Apricot and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Musk.