Fragrance comparison

In Red vs Madness

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 6,350 ratings analysed

In Red

Armand Basi

3.845,475 votes

Rank #7,792 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Madness

Chopard · 2001

3.73875 votes

Rank #2,868 RoseWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Madness 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.
Madness
Choose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

In Red3/7

Madness4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

In RedArmand Basi

MadnessChopard

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 5,475 votes

Have 36%Had 64%Want 0%

3.73/ 5 · 875 votes

Have 55%Had 45%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

32%Love

38%Like

2%Ok

27%Dislike

1%Hate

875 votes

Category winnerIn RedMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityMadness

SillageMadness

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value61

Category winnerIn RedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy88%

woody77%

white floral65%

fresh53%

aromatic42%

rose100%

woody92%

floral84%

soft spicy77%

musky69%

sweet61%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both woody

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

Top15-30 mins

Pink PepperPink LitchiKumquat

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseHibiscus

Base6-10 hrs

Woody NotesPalisander RosewoodCotton Flower

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Rose, Woody Notes and Palisander Rosewood. Durations are only published for Madness, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Spring24

Summer19

Fall0

Winter100

Day87

Night100

Category winnerMadnessMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex24

Women74

Men1

Unisex25

Women73

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,792

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews65

Overall rank#2,868

PerfumerChristine Nagel

Launched2001

Reviews120

Category winnerMadnessHigher 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 →

Chopard Madness is not a gentle floral. It starts with an aggressive, prickly shock of pink pepper and tart pink litchi that clears your sinuses immediately. Give it ten minutes. Once the sharp alcohol and peppery sting ease off, a deep crimson rose emerges alongside tropical hibiscus. It smells dry, fiery, and slight…

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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, In Red or Madness?

Madness takes 4 of 7 categories. In Red is rated 3.84/5 from 5,475 votes; Madness is rated 3.73/5 from 875 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 Madness for a rose and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, In Red or Madness?

Madness lasts longest (Madness 71/100, In Red 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, In Red or Madness?

Madness projects furthest (Madness 70/100, In Red 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do In Red and Madness smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Rose, Woody Notes and Palisander Rosewood.

Is In Red or Madness better for summer or winter?

For summer, Madness is the stronger pick. For winter, Madness is the stronger pick. Madness suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in In Red and Madness?

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. Madness has top notes of Pink Pepper, Pink Litchi and Kumquat, heart notes of Rose and Hibiscus, a base of Woody Notes, Palisander Rosewood and Cotton Flower.