Lady in Red vs Monoi
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Lady in Red takes 4 of 5 categories.
Lady in RedChoose it for a soft spicy and anis character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
MonoiChoose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Lady in Red4/5
Monoi1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Monoi
- 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
- Lady in Red
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Lady in RedPascal MorabitoMonoiCarol's DaughterWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.51/ 5 · 41 votes
Have 45%Had 15%Want 40%
3.88/ 5 · 17 votes
Have 56%Had 6%Want 38%
Category winnerMonoiRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate24%Love
39%Like
10%Ok
17%Dislike
10%Hate
41 votes
41%Love
18%Like
29%Ok
12%Dislike
0%Hate
17 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLady in Red
SillageLady in Red
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLady in RedBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsoft spicy100%
anis91%
sweet83%
woody74%
vanilla65%
white floral56%
white floral100%
woody90%
citrus80%
sweet70%
musky60%
powdery50%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, white floral and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AniseLicorice
Heart
Orange BlossomJasmine
Base
VanillaMuskSandalwoodCedar
Top
GardeniaBergamotPetitgrainEucalyptusGrapesSea NotesCoconut
Heart
Orange BlossomTuberoseJasmineAniseLily-of-the-Valley
Base
MuskGuaiac WoodCedarPeru BalsamSandalwoodVanilla
InformationalShared notesAnise, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring28
Summer4
Fall100
Winter80
Day35
Night100
Spring75
Summer100
Fall38
Winter38
Day100
Night38
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#37,133
PerfumerDanielle Maniquant
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#56,943
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerLady in RedHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPascal 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…
Reviews →Monoi by Carol's Daughter is a Floral fragrance for women. Monoi was launched in 2016. Top notes are Gardenia, Bergamot, Petitgrain, Eucalyptus, Grapes, Sea Notes and Coconut; middle notes are Orange Blossom, Tuberose, Jasmine, Anise and Lily-of-the-Valley; base notes are Musk, Guaiac Wood, Cedar, Peru Balsam, Sandalw…
Reviews →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, Lady in Red or Monoi?
Lady in Red takes 4 of 5 categories. Lady in Red is rated 3.51/5 from 41 votes; Monoi is rated 3.88/5 from 17 votes. 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. Choose Monoi for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Lady in Red or Monoi?
Lady in Red lasts longest (Lady in Red 67/100, Monoi 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Lady in Red or Monoi?
Lady in Red projects furthest (Lady in Red 63/100, Monoi 43/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Lady in Red and Monoi smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Anise, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Vanilla.
Is Lady in Red or Monoi better for summer or winter?
Lady in Red suits evening wear; Monoi suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Lady in Red and Monoi?
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. Monoi has top notes of Gardenia, Bergamot, Petitgrain and Eucalyptus, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Tuberose, Jasmine and Anise, a base of Musk, Guaiac Wood, Cedar and Peru Balsam.
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