Fragrance comparison

In Red vs Venisia

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 5,476 ratings analysed

In Red

Armand Basi

3.845,475 votes

Rank #7,077 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Venisia

Johan B

4.001 votes

Rank #48,212 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Venisia takes 3 of 4 categories.

In Red
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Venisia
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

In Red1/4

Venisia3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Venisia
Sillage & projection: Venisia
Value for money: Venisia
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

VenisiaJohan B

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 5,475 votes

Have 36%Had 64%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 14%Had 10%Want 76%

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

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityVenisia

SillageVenisia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value100

Category winnerVenisiaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy88%

woody77%

white floral65%

fresh53%

aromatic42%

amber100%

woody92%

white floral84%

mossy77%

earthy69%

aromatic61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody, white floral 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

Top15-30 mins

Black CurrantSaffronMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineRoseCarawayLilyYlang-YlangOrchid

Base6-8 hrs

AmberMossPalisander RosewoodTonka BeanPatchouliVanilla

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Lily, Jasmine and Rose. Durations are only published for Venisia, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day86

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex24

Women74

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Work 35%Casual 28%Date 26%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,077

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews65

Overall rank#48,212

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

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…

Reviews →

Johan B Venisia is a floral woody amber fragrance that focuses on dry sophistication rather than sugary sweetness. The scent opens with a lively blend of tart black currant, bitter mandarin orange, and dry saffron spice. As the opening settles, an expansive floral heart takes shape, weaving together jasmine, white lil…

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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 Venisia?

Venisia takes 3 of 4 categories. In Red is rated 3.84/5 from 5,475 votes; Venisia is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose In Red for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Venisia for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, In Red or Venisia?

Venisia lasts longest (Venisia 80/100, In Red 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, In Red or Venisia?

Venisia projects furthest (Venisia 56/100, In Red 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do In Red and Venisia smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Lily, Jasmine and Rose.

Is In Red or Venisia better for summer or winter?

Venisia suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in In Red and Venisia?

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. Venisia has top notes of Black Currant, Saffron and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Caraway and Lily, a base of Amber, Moss, Palisander Rosewood and Tonka Bean.