Fragrance comparison

In Red Celebration Edition vs Elvis The Lion

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 60 ratings analysed

4 wins

In Red Celebration Edition

Armand Basi

3.9452 votes

Rank #33,919 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

Elvis The Lion

QOD Barber Shop

2.628 votes

Rank #66,343 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

In Red Celebration Edition takes 4 of 4 categories.

In Red Celebration Edition
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Elvis The Lion
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Best in winter, evening wear.

In Red Celebration Edition4/4

Elvis The Lion0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: In Red Celebration Edition
Sillage & projection: In Red Celebration Edition
Value for money: In Red Celebration Edition
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: In Red Celebration Edition

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

In Red Celebration EditionArmand Basi

Elvis The LionQOD Barber Shop

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 38%Had 33%Want 29%

2.62/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 39%Had 6%Want 55%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

63%Like

12%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

52 votes

13%Love

25%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

38%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage32

♥ Love / hate41

Category winners

LongevityIn Red Celebration Edition

SillageIn Red Celebration Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value34

Category winnerIn Red Celebration EditionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral91%

mossy83%

woody74%

aromatic65%

fresh spicy56%

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

amber61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both citrus, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamotCardamom

Heart

GardeniaJasmineViolet LeafRose

Base

OakmossSandalwoodMusk

Top15-30 mins

Violet LeafLemonMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

CardamomBlack PepperMateRoseJasmineLily Of the Valley Leaves

Base4-6 hrs

Agarwood (Oud)AmberPatchouliMuskSandalwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Cardamom and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Elvis The Lion, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter44

Day–

Night–

Spring67

Summer0

Fall83

Winter100

Day69

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex18

Women82

Men88

Unisex13

Women0

Casual 32%Work 29%Date 25%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,919

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#66,343

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIn Red Celebration EditionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A bright citrus floral with a clean, spring-friendly feel. In Red Celebration Edition opens with mandarin and bergamot, picks up a lightly spiced cardamom edge, then settles into white florals over soft moss, sandalwood and musk. It reads fresh, feminine and easy to wear rather than heavy or sugary. If you like crisp …

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Elvis The Lion by QOD Barber Shop opens with a burst of crisp lemon, zesty bergamot, and cool violet leaf that gives a fresh barbershop greeting. Within minutes, the brisk citrus gives way to a warming heart of crushed black pepper, green mate tea, and aromatic cardamom. This spicy core creates a dry, earthy texture o…

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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 Celebration Edition or Elvis The Lion?

In Red Celebration Edition takes 4 of 4 categories. In Red Celebration Edition is rated 3.94/5 from 52 votes; Elvis The Lion is rated 2.62/5 from 8 votes. Choose In Red Celebration Edition for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Elvis The Lion for a warm spicy and citrus character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, In Red Celebration Edition or Elvis The Lion?

In Red Celebration Edition lasts longest (In Red Celebration Edition 57/100, Elvis The Lion 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, In Red Celebration Edition or Elvis The Lion?

In Red Celebration Edition projects furthest (In Red Celebration Edition 57/100, Elvis The Lion 32/100), based on community performance votes.

Do In Red Celebration Edition and Elvis The Lion smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Cardamom and Jasmine.

Is In Red Celebration Edition or Elvis The Lion better for summer or winter?

Elvis The Lion suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in In Red Celebration Edition and Elvis The Lion?

In Red Celebration Edition has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Gardenia, Jasmine, Violet Leaf and Rose, a base of Oakmoss, Sandalwood and Musk. Elvis The Lion has top notes of Violet Leaf, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Cardamom, Black Pepper, Mate and Rose, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Amber, Patchouli and Musk.