Fragrance comparison

Innocent vs In Red

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

Updated 26 Oct 2026 9,255 ratings analysed

6 wins

Innocent

Mugler

4.103,780 votes

Rank #2,357 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

In Red

Armand Basi

3.845,475 votes

Rank #7,331 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Innocent takes 6 of 7 categories.

Innocent
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.
In Red
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Innocent6/7

In Red1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

InnocentMugler

In RedArmand Basi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 3,780 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

3.84/ 5 · 5,475 votes

Have 36%Had 64%Want 0%

Category winnerInnocentRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

46%Like

3%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

3,780 votes

19%Love

57%Like

5%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5,438 votes

Category winnerInnocentMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityInnocent

SillageInnocent

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value68

Category winnerIn RedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet90%

citrus80%

nutty70%

almond60%

musky50%

citrus100%

fresh spicy88%

woody77%

white floral65%

fresh53%

aromatic42%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Black CurrantRed BerriesAlmond

Base6-8+ hrs

PralineWhite MuskAmber

Top

BergamotGingerMandarin OrangeCardamom

Heart

LilyJasmineViolet LeafPink PepperRosePeonyBlack Currant

Base

Woody NotesOakmossWhite MuskPalisander RosewoodAmberVanillaPraline

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Black Currant and Praline. Durations are only published for Innocent, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring97

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night39

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Category winnerInnocentMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex15

Women84

Casual 37%Work 31%Date 23%Party 9%

Men2

Unisex24

Women74

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,357

PerfumerLaurent Bruyere

Launched—

Reviews202

Overall rank#7,331

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews65

Category winnerInnocentHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Innocent by Mugler takes the heavy gourmand blueprint of the nineties and strips away the aggressive patchouli. You get a bright flash of sparkling mandarin orange and bitter bergamot right out of the nozzle. That citrus burst softens fast. Within twenty minutes, sweet red berries and crushed milky almond take over yo…

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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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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, Innocent or In Red?

Innocent takes 6 of 7 categories. Innocent is rated 4.10/5 from 3,780 votes; In Red is rated 3.84/5 from 5,475 votes. Choose Innocent for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose In Red for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Innocent or In Red?

Innocent lasts longest (Innocent 66/100, In Red 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Innocent or In Red?

Innocent projects furthest (Innocent 60/100, In Red 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Innocent and In Red smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Black Currant and Praline.

Is Innocent or In Red better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Innocent and In Red?

Innocent has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Black Currant, Red Berries and Almond, a base of Praline, White Musk and Amber. 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.