Fragrance comparison

In Red vs New York Perfume Five

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 5,478 ratings analysed

3 wins

In Red

Armand Basi

3.845,475 votes

Rank #7,193 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

New York Perfume Five

Parfums Constantine

1.003 votes

Rank #74,006 LeatherAnimalic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

In Red takes 3 of 4 categories.

In Red
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
New York Perfume Five
Choose it for a leather and animalic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

In Red3/4

New York Perfume Five1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: In Red
Sillage & projection: In Red
Value for money: New York Perfume Five
Versatility: Not scored
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

New York Perfume FiveParfums Constantine

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 5,475 votes

Have 36%Had 64%Want 0%

1.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 0%Had 40%Want 60%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate0

Category winners

LongevityIn Red

SillageIn Red

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value83

Category winnerNew York Perfume FiveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy88%

woody77%

white floral65%

fresh53%

aromatic42%

leather100%

animalic83%

smoky65%

woody48%

fresh30%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both woody and fresh

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

GingerMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderManinka

Base4-6 hrs

LeatherWoody Notes

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Ginger, Mandarin Orange and Woody Notes. Durations are only published for New York Perfume Five, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night88

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex24

Women74

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 35%Work 30%Date 23%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,193

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews65

Overall rank#74,006

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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…

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Parfums Constantine New York Perfume Five opens with a sharp burst of fresh ginger and tart bergamot that quickly cuts through the air. The initial alcohol flash settles within three minutes. What follows is a smooth, slightly sweet wave of mandarin orange and dried lavender buds. The ginger hits immediately. As the c…

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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 New York Perfume Five?

In Red takes 3 of 4 categories. In Red is rated 3.84/5 from 5,475 votes; New York Perfume Five is rated 1.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose In Red for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose New York Perfume Five for a leather and animalic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, In Red or New York Perfume Five?

In Red lasts longest (In Red 56/100, New York Perfume Five 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, In Red or New York Perfume Five?

In Red projects furthest (In Red 51/100, New York Perfume Five 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do In Red and New York Perfume Five smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fresh accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Ginger, Mandarin Orange and Woody Notes.

Is In Red or New York Perfume Five better for summer or winter?

New York Perfume Five suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in In Red and New York Perfume Five?

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. New York Perfume Five has top notes of Ginger, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender and Maninka, a base of Leather and Woody Notes.