Fragrance comparison

In Red vs Innocent Illusion

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

Updated 26 Oct 2026 5,665 ratings analysed

4 wins

In Red

Armand Basi

3.845,475 votes

Rank #7,331 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Innocent Illusion

Mugler

3.70190 votes

Rank #16,499 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

In Red takes 4 of 7 categories.

In Red
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Innocent Illusion
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

In Red4/7

Innocent Illusion3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

In RedArmand Basi

Innocent IllusionMugler

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 5,475 votes

Have 36%Had 64%Want 0%

3.70/ 5 · 190 votes

Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%

Category winnerIn RedRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

57%Like

5%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5,438 votes

25%Love

46%Like

4%Ok

24%Dislike

1%Hate

190 votes

Category winnerIn RedMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityInnocent Illusion

SillageInnocent Illusion

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value25

Category winnerIn RedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy88%

woody77%

white floral65%

fresh53%

aromatic42%

citrus100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

musky77%

powdery69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotGingerMandarin OrangeCardamom

Heart

LilyJasmineViolet LeafPink PepperRosePeonyBlack Currant

Base

Woody NotesOakmossWhite MuskPalisander RosewoodAmberVanillaPraline

Notes

Black CurrantPralineWhite MuskMandarin OrangeBergamot

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Black Currant and White Musk. Durations are only published for Innocent Illusion, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer66

Fall0

Winter28

Day100

Night39

Category winnerInnocent IllusionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex24

Women74

Men6

Unisex11

Women83

Casual 41%Work 32%Date 16%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,331

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews65

Overall rank#16,499

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews22

Category winnerIn RedHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

In Red opens with a brisk hit of ginger, cardamom and citrus, then settles into cool florals with lily, violet leaf and a lightly woody musk base. It smells fresh, crisp and slightly spicy rather than soft or sugary. This suits someone who wants an energising daytime floral with a clean, polished feel. It wears especi…

Reviews →

Mugler took a detour here. Innocent Illusion skips the thunderous patchouli of the original Angel line, pivoting instead toward clean citrus and airy sweetness. A crisp splash of mandarin orange and bergamot greets you right away. It feels brisk. Soon after, tart black currant cuts across a delicate ribbon of nutty pr…

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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, In Red or Innocent Illusion?

In Red takes 4 of 7 categories. In Red is rated 3.84/5 from 5,475 votes; Innocent Illusion is rated 3.70/5 from 190 votes. Choose In Red for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Innocent Illusion for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, In Red or Innocent Illusion?

Innocent Illusion lasts longest (Innocent Illusion 59/100, In Red 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, In Red or Innocent Illusion?

Innocent Illusion projects furthest (Innocent Illusion 62/100, In Red 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do In Red and Innocent Illusion smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Black Currant and White Musk.

Is In Red or Innocent Illusion better for summer or winter?

For summer, Innocent Illusion is the stronger pick. For winter, In Red is the stronger pick. Innocent Illusion suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in In Red and Innocent Illusion?

In Red has top notes of Bergamot, Ginger, Mandarin Orange and Cardamom, heart notes of Lily, Jasmine, Violet Leaf and Pink Pepper, a base of Woody Notes, Oakmoss, White Musk and Palisander Rosewood. Innocent Illusion features Black Currant, Praline, White Musk, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot.