Fragrance comparison

Jade East vs Lady in Red

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 56 ratings analysed

Jade East

Swank Inc

4.2715 votes

Rank #33,077 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Lady in Red

Pascal Morabito

3.5141 votes

Rank #37,133 Soft SpicyAnis

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lady in Red takes 3 of 5 categories.

Jade East
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Lady in Red
Choose it for a soft spicy and anis character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Jade East2/5

Lady in Red3/5

Ratings & consensus: Jade East
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Lady in Red
Sillage & projection: Lady in Red
Value for money: Lady in Red
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Jade East

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Jade EastSwank Inc

Lady in RedPascal Morabito

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 46%Had 18%Want 36%

3.51/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 45%Had 15%Want 40%

Category winnerJade EastRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

33%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

24%Love

39%Like

10%Ok

17%Dislike

10%Hate

41 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityLady in Red

SillageLady in Red

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value80

Category winnerLady in RedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

soft spicy100%

anis91%

sweet83%

woody74%

vanilla65%

white floral56%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both woody and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange BlossomAniseLavenderLemonBasilBergamot

Heart

Powdery NotesHeliotropeCarnationGeranium

Base

SandalwoodAmberTonka BeanMuskOakmossVanillaCedar

Top

AniseLicorice

Heart

Orange BlossomJasmine

Base

VanillaMuskSandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Anise, Sandalwood and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer50

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night75

Spring28

Summer4

Fall100

Winter80

Day35

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,077

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#37,133

PerfumerDanielle Maniquant

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerJade EastHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jade East by Swank Inc is a classic oriental fougere that hit the market in 1964. It opens with a sharp citrus blend of lemon and bergamot before settling into a soft, powdery heart of heliotrope and geranium. Base notes of sandalwood, musk, and vanilla provide a warm, classic foundation that works best as a daily sce…

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Pascal Morabito Lady in Red starts with an energetic bite of black licorice and crushed anise seeds. The opening feels dry and herbal before shifting into a smoother floral heart. White orange blossom and jasmine petals soften the initial pungent spice within twenty minutes. As the fragrance settles, a creamy foundati…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Jade East or Lady in Red?

Lady in Red takes 3 of 5 categories. Jade East is rated 4.27/5 from 15 votes; Lady in Red is rated 3.51/5 from 41 votes. Choose Jade East for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Lady in Red for a soft spicy and anis character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Jade East or Lady in Red?

Lady in Red lasts longest (Lady in Red 67/100, Jade East 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jade East or Lady in Red?

Lady in Red projects furthest (Lady in Red 63/100, Jade East 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jade East and Lady in Red smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and vanilla accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Anise, Sandalwood and Musk.

Is Jade East or Lady in Red better for summer or winter?

Jade East suits daytime wear; Lady in Red suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jade East and Lady in Red?

Jade East has top notes of Orange Blossom, Anise, Lavender and Lemon, heart notes of Powdery Notes, Heliotrope, Carnation and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Tonka Bean and Musk. Lady in Red has top notes of Anise and Licorice, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Sandalwood and Cedar.