In Red vs LYS
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
31%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
LYS takes 3 of 7 categories.
In RedChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
LYSChoose it for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
In Red2/7
LYS3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- LYS
- Community sentiment
- LYS
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- In Red
- Versatility
- LYS
- 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 BasiLYSPrincesse Marina De BourbonWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.84/ 5 · 5,475 votes
Have 36%Had 64%Want 0%
3.90/ 5 · 248 votes
Have 22%Had 51%Want 27%
Category winnerLYSRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate19%Love
57%Like
5%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate
5,438 votes
24%Love
57%Like
5%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate
248 votes
Category winnerLYSMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerIn RedBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
fresh spicy88%
woody77%
white floral65%
fresh53%
aromatic42%
white floral100%
powdery92%
iris84%
warm spicy77%
musky69%
citrus61%
Scent match31%Clearly different · both white floral and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotGingerMandarin OrangeCardamom
Heart
LilyJasmineViolet LeafPink PepperRosePeonyBlack Currant
Base
Woody NotesOakmossWhite MuskPalisander RosewoodAmberVanillaPraline
Notes
LilyIrisCardamomWhite MuskMandarin OrangeVanillaPeach
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Cardamom, Lily and White Musk. Durations are only published for LYS, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter28
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer90
Fall44
Winter34
Day100
Night20
Category winnerLYSMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#7,618
PerfumerAlberto Morillas
Launched—
Reviews65
Overall rank#18,252
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews12
Category winnerIn RedHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotIn 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 →LYS by Princesse Marina De Bourbon is a light floral green perfume centered on fresh lily, powdery iris, and gentle white musk. Released in 2005, it opens with a bright splash of mandarin orange and a subtle dash of warm cardamom before settling into a dewy spring garden feel. The heart brings clean white lily and sof…
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, In Red or LYS?
LYS takes 3 of 7 categories. In Red is rated 3.84/5 from 5,475 votes; LYS is rated 3.90/5 from 248 votes. Choose In Red for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose LYS for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, In Red or LYS?
They last about the same: In Red 56/100, LYS 56/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, In Red or LYS?
Projection is very close: In Red 51/100, LYS 51/100 for sillage.
Do In Red and LYS smell similar?
Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Cardamom, Lily and White Musk.
Is In Red or LYS better for summer or winter?
For summer, LYS is the stronger pick. For winter, LYS is the stronger pick. LYS suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in In Red and LYS?
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. LYS features Lily, Iris, Cardamom, White Musk and Mandarin Orange.
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