Fragrance comparison

Innocent Illusion vs In Red

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

Updated 26 Oct 2026 5,665 ratings analysed

Innocent Illusion

Mugler

3.70190 votes

Rank #16,499 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

In Red

Armand Basi

3.845,475 votes

Rank #7,331 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

In Red takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Innocent Illusion3/7

In Red4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Innocent IllusionMugler

In RedArmand Basi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 190 votes

Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%

3.84/ 5 · 5,475 votes

Have 36%Had 64%Want 0%

Category winnerIn RedRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

46%Like

4%Ok

24%Dislike

1%Hate

190 votes

19%Love

57%Like

5%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5,438 votes

Category winnerIn RedMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityInnocent Illusion

SillageInnocent Illusion

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value68

Category winnerIn RedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

musky77%

powdery69%

fresh spicy61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy88%

woody77%

white floral65%

fresh53%

aromatic42%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Black CurrantPralineWhite MuskMandarin OrangeBergamot

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BergamotGingerMandarin OrangeCardamom

Heart

LilyJasmineViolet LeafPink PepperRosePeonyBlack Currant

Base

Woody NotesOakmossWhite MuskPalisander RosewoodAmberVanillaPraline

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Praline, White Musk and Mandarin Orange. Durations are only published for Innocent Illusion, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer66

Fall0

Winter28

Day100

Night39

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Category winnerInnocent IllusionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex11

Women83

Casual 41%Work 32%Date 16%Party 11%

Men2

Unisex24

Women74

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,499

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#7,331

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews65

Category winnerIn RedHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mugler took a detour here. Innocent Illusion skips the thunderous patchouli of the original Angel line, pivoting instead toward clean citrus and airy sweetness. A crisp splash of mandarin orange and bergamot greets you right away. It feels brisk. Soon after, tart black currant cuts across a delicate ribbon of nutty pr…

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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 Illusion or In Red?

In Red takes 4 of 7 categories. Innocent Illusion is rated 3.70/5 from 190 votes; In Red is rated 3.84/5 from 5,475 votes. Choose Innocent Illusion for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose In Red for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Innocent Illusion or In Red?

Innocent Illusion lasts longest (Innocent Illusion 59/100, In Red 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Innocent Illusion or In Red?

Innocent Illusion projects furthest (Innocent Illusion 62/100, In Red 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Innocent Illusion and In Red smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Praline, White Musk and Mandarin Orange.

Is Innocent Illusion or In Red better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Innocent Illusion and In Red?

Innocent Illusion features Black Currant, Praline, White Musk, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot. 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.