Fragrance comparison

In Red vs Nordic Light

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 5,539 ratings analysed

6 wins

In Red

Armand Basi

3.845,475 votes

Rank #7,391 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Nordic Light

Clean

3.7364 votes

Rank #40,647 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

In Red takes 6 of 7 categories.

In Red
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Nordic Light
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

In Red6/7

Nordic Light1/7

Ratings & consensus: In Red
Community sentiment: In Red
Longevity: In Red
Sillage & projection: In Red
Value for money: In Red
Versatility: Nordic Light
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

Nordic LightClean

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 5,475 votes

Have 36%Had 64%Want 0%

3.73/ 5 · 64 votes

Have 32%Had 7%Want 62%

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

30%Love

39%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

6%Hate

64 votes

Category winnerIn RedMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityIn Red

SillageIn Red

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value55

Category winnerIn RedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy88%

woody77%

white floral65%

fresh53%

aromatic42%

woody100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

floral61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and white floral

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 to 30 minutes

BergamotMandarin OrangeOrange

Heart1 to 2 hours

LilyMagnoliaVanilla Orchid

Base2 to 4 hours

SandalwoodPralineVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Lily and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Nordic Light, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Spring65

Summer35

Fall100

Winter85

Day100

Night37

Category winnerNordic LightMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex24

Women74

Men8

Unisex51

Women41

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,391

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews65

Overall rank#40,647

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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Nordic Light by Clean opens with a bright splash of citrus, pairing sweet orange and mandarin orange with tart bergamot. The bright opening softens quickly into a gentle floral core where creamy magnolia, lily, and vanilla orchid create a light, powdery texture. As it settles, the fragrance warms into a soft base of 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 Nordic Light?

In Red takes 6 of 7 categories. In Red is rated 3.84/5 from 5,475 votes; Nordic Light is rated 3.73/5 from 64 votes. Choose In Red for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Nordic Light for a woody and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, In Red or Nordic Light?

They last about the same: In Red 56/100, Nordic Light 54/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, In Red or Nordic Light?

In Red projects furthest (In Red 51/100, Nordic Light 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do In Red and Nordic Light smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Lily and Vanilla.

Is In Red or Nordic Light better for summer or winter?

For summer, Nordic Light is the stronger pick. For winter, Nordic Light is the stronger pick. Nordic Light suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in In Red and Nordic Light?

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. Nordic Light has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Orange, heart notes of Lily, Magnolia and Vanilla Orchid, a base of Sandalwood, Praline and Vanilla.