Fragrance comparison

In Red vs White Woods

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 5,803 ratings analysed

In Red

Armand Basi

3.845,475 votes

Rank #7,391 CitrusFresh Spicy

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36%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

White Woods

Clean

4.00328 votes

Rank #32,649 WoodyPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

White Woods takes 4 of 7 categories.

In Red
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
White Woods
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

In Red3/7

White Woods4/7

Ratings & consensus: White Woods
Community sentiment: White Woods
Longevity: In Red
Sillage & projection: White Woods
Value for money: In Red
Versatility: White Woods
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

White WoodsClean

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 5,475 votes

Have 36%Had 64%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 328 votes

Have 41%Had 21%Want 39%

Category winnerWhite WoodsRating 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

31%Love

52%Like

4%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

328 votes

Category winnerWhite WoodsMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityIn Red

SillageWhite Woods

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value56

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%

powdery92%

musky84%

citrus77%

floral69%

sweet61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both citrus and 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 to 30 minutes

BergamotBlack PepperMandarin Orange

Heart1 to 2 hours

Vanilla OrchidLilyMagnolia

Base3 to 5 hours

MuskWoody NotesSandalwoodAmberPraline

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Lily and Woody Notes. Durations are only published for White Woods, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Spring49

Summer27

Fall100

Winter82

Day100

Night42

Category winnerWhite WoodsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex24

Women74

Men0

Unisex56

Women44

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,391

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews65

Overall rank#32,649

PerfumerHarry Fremont

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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White Woods by Clean presents a quiet, comforting blend that leans into soft woods, powdery musk, and a subtle touch of sweetness. The fragrance opens with a brief sparkle of bergamot and juicy mandarin orange, quickly tempered by a dry prickle of black pepper. As the citrus settles, a delicate floral core of magnolia…

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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 White Woods?

White Woods takes 4 of 7 categories. In Red is rated 3.84/5 from 5,475 votes; White Woods is rated 4.00/5 from 328 votes. Choose In Red for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose White Woods for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, In Red or White Woods?

They last about the same: In Red 56/100, White Woods 55/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, In Red or White Woods?

White Woods projects furthest (White Woods 54/100, In Red 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do In Red and White Woods smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Lily and Woody Notes.

Is In Red or White Woods better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in In Red and White Woods?

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. White Woods has top notes of Bergamot, Black Pepper and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Vanilla Orchid, Lily and Magnolia, a base of Musk, Woody Notes, Sandalwood and Amber.