Fragrance comparison

In Red vs Une Belle Journee

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 5,531 ratings analysed

4 wins

In Red

Armand Basi

3.845,475 votes

Rank #6,961 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Une Belle Journee

Paul Emilien

3.8656 votes

Rank #16,628 RoseFresh Spicy

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.
Une Belle Journee
Choose it for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

In Red4/7

Une Belle Journee3/7

Ratings & consensus: In Red
Community sentiment: In Red
Longevity: Une Belle Journee
Sillage & projection: Une Belle Journee
Value for money: In Red
Versatility: Une Belle Journee
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

Une Belle JourneePaul Emilien

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 5,475 votes

Have 36%Had 64%Want 0%

3.86/ 5 · 56 votes

Have 38%Had 19%Want 43%

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

41%Love

32%Like

2%Ok

21%Dislike

4%Hate

56 votes

Category winnerIn RedMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityUne Belle Journee

SillageUne Belle Journee

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%

fresh spicy92%

floral84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

herbal61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic

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

Top

Turkish RoseLimeMintIrisMandarin Orange

Heart

RoseGeraniumViolet LeafPeonyImmortelleJasminePink Pepper

Base

LeatherOakmoss

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Jasmine, Violet Leaf and Pink Pepper. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer67

Fall73

Winter33

Day100

Night31

Category winnerUne Belle JourneeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex24

Women74

Men0

Unisex78

Women22

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,961

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews65

Overall rank#16,628

PerfumerPatrick Bodifee

Launched—

Reviews5

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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Une Belle Journee opens with a brisk snap of crushed mint, tart lime, and dewy Turkish rose. The initial citrus burst quickly pivots toward a green, botanical heart where violet leaf, geranium, and peppery immortelle create an herbal, tea-like dryness. As the floral sharpness settles, subtle powdery iris and pink pepp…

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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 Une Belle Journee?

In Red takes 4 of 7 categories. In Red is rated 3.84/5 from 5,475 votes; Une Belle Journee is rated 3.86/5 from 56 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 Une Belle Journee for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, In Red or Une Belle Journee?

Une Belle Journee lasts longest (Une Belle Journee 77/100, In Red 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, In Red or Une Belle Journee?

Une Belle Journee projects furthest (Une Belle Journee 64/100, In Red 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do In Red and Une Belle Journee smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Jasmine, Violet Leaf and Pink Pepper.

Is In Red or Une Belle Journee better for summer or winter?

For summer, Une Belle Journee is the stronger pick. For winter, Une Belle Journee is the stronger pick. Une Belle Journee suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in In Red and Une Belle Journee?

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. Une Belle Journee has top notes of Turkish Rose, Lime, Mint and Iris, heart notes of Rose, Geranium, Violet Leaf and Peony, a base of Leather and Oakmoss.