Fragrance comparison

Life Calm vs In Red

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 5,485 ratings analysed

Life Calm

Hinode

3.7010 votes

Rank #61,243 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

In Red

Armand Basi

3.845,475 votes

Rank #7,825 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

In Red takes 5 of 5 categories.

Life Calm
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
In Red
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Life Calm0/5

In Red5/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Life CalmHinode

In RedArmand Basi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 53%Had 13%Want 33%

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

40%Love

20%Like

20%Ok

10%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

19%Love

57%Like

5%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5,438 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityIn Red

SillageIn Red

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value68

Category winnerIn RedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

musky77%

floral69%

sweet61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy88%

woody77%

white floral65%

fresh53%

aromatic42%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotBlack PepperSage

Heart2-4 hrs

Violet LeafPralineFreesia

Base6-8 hrs

White MuskSandalwoodOakmoss

Top

BergamotGingerMandarin OrangeCardamom

Heart

LilyJasmineViolet LeafPink PepperRosePeonyBlack Currant

Base

Woody NotesOakmossWhite MuskPalisander RosewoodAmberVanillaPraline

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Violet Leaf, Praline and White Musk. Durations are only published for Life Calm, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer29

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night25

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men43

Unisex57

Women0

Men2

Unisex24

Women74

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,243

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,825

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews65

Category winnerIn RedHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Life Calm by Hinode opens with a crisp burst of bergamot, cracked black pepper, and earthy sage that immediately gives off a clean, grounding vibe. As the initial sharpness settles, the heart reveals a surprising blend of cool violet leaf, airy freesia, and a touch of sweet praline that softens the green edges without…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Life Calm or In Red?

In Red takes 5 of 5 categories. Life Calm is rated 3.70/5 from 10 votes; In Red is rated 3.84/5 from 5,475 votes. Choose Life Calm for a fresh spicy and woody character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose In Red for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Life Calm or In Red?

In Red lasts longest (In Red 56/100, Life Calm 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Life Calm or In Red?

Projection is very close: In Red 51/100, Life Calm 50/100 for sillage.

Do Life Calm and In Red smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Violet Leaf, Praline and White Musk.

Is Life Calm or In Red better for summer or winter?

Life Calm suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Life Calm and In Red?

Life Calm has top notes of Bergamot, Black Pepper and Sage, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Praline and Freesia, a base of White Musk, Sandalwood and Oakmoss. 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.