Fragrance comparison

Kalos vs The Red Moon

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 107 ratings analysed

3 wins

Kalos

Maison Alhambra

4.0893 votes

Rank #7,852 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

78%scent match

Very similar

The Red Moon

In The Box

4.0014 votes

Rank #43,486 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kalos takes 3 of 5 categories.

Kalos
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
The Red Moon
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Kalos3/5

The Red Moon2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KalosMaison Alhambra

The Red MoonIn The Box

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 93 votes

Have 51%Had 7%Want 42%

4.00/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 59%Had 6%Want 34%

Category winnerKalosRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

29%Like

16%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

77 votes

43%Love

29%Like

21%Ok

0%Dislike

7%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityThe Red Moon

SillageThe Red Moon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value78

Category winnerKalosBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

citrus77%

lavender69%

aromatic61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

woody77%

lavender69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match78%Very similar · both fresh spicy, citrus and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black PepperSpicesBlood Orange

Heart

LavenderOrange Blossom

Base

Tonka BeanAmberMuskSandalwoodWoody Notes

Top

Blood OrangeSpicesBlack Pepper

Heart

LavenderOrange Blossom

Base

AmberWoody NotesMossWhite SandalwoodTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Spices, Blood Orange and Lavender. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring92

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring44

Summer0

Fall78

Winter100

Day13

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men72

Unisex23

Women5

Men88

Unisex13

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,852

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews25

Overall rank#43,486

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerKalosHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kalos is a bold oriental scent for those who gravitate toward spicy, woody compositions. It features a bright blood orange and black pepper opening that settles into a robust heart of lavender and orange blossom. The dry-down relies on tonka bean and musk, making it a reliable choice for cooler weather or formal offic…

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The Red Moon by In The Box is a spicy amber fragrance that centers on a bold blood orange opening. This 2025 release blends peppery heat with a creamy heart of lavender and orange blossom. Designed for men who appreciate warmth, it settles into a smooth base of white sandalwood and tonka bean, ideal for crisp autumn e…

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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, Kalos or The Red Moon?

Kalos takes 3 of 5 categories. Kalos is rated 4.08/5 from 93 votes; The Red Moon is rated 4.00/5 from 14 votes. Choose Kalos for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose The Red Moon for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Kalos or The Red Moon?

The Red Moon lasts longest (The Red Moon 68/100, Kalos 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kalos or The Red Moon?

The Red Moon projects furthest (The Red Moon 58/100, Kalos 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kalos and The Red Moon smell similar?

Very similar: a 78% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and amber accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Spices, Blood Orange and Lavender.

Is Kalos or The Red Moon better for summer or winter?

The Red Moon suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kalos and The Red Moon?

Kalos has top notes of Black Pepper, Spices and Blood Orange, heart notes of Lavender and Orange Blossom, a base of Tonka Bean, Amber, Musk and Sandalwood. The Red Moon has top notes of Blood Orange, Spices and Black Pepper, heart notes of Lavender and Orange Blossom, a base of Amber, Woody Notes, Moss and White Sandalwood.