Fragrance comparison

Mahina vs Red

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 210 ratings analysed

5 wins

Mahina

Molton Brown

4.2935 votes

Rank #19,510 White FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Red

Sora Dora

3.95175 votes

Rank #7,280 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mahina takes 5 of 7 categories.

Mahina
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Red
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Mahina5/7

Red2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MahinaMolton Brown

RedSora Dora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 44%Had 12%Want 43%

3.95/ 5 · 175 votes

Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%

Category winnerMahinaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

43%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

35 votes

47%Love

21%Like

17%Ok

7%Dislike

7%Hate

175 votes

Category winnerMahinaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityRed

SillageMahina

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value35

Category winnerMahinaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

sweet86%

floral72%

citrus58%

woody44%

yellow floral30%

woody100%

sweet92%

citrus84%

nutty77%

warm spicy69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both sweet, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange BlossomYlang-Ylang

Heart

JasmineTiare FlowerFrangipani

Base

VanilaCedar

Top

CoconutCardamomPink PepperMandarin OrangeClementineBergamot

Heart

HazelnutNutmegFigFrangipaniIrisTiare FlowerYlang-YlangClove

Base

CaramelSandalwoodWoody NotesMusk

InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Tiare Flower and Frangipani. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall86

Winter7

Day100

Night50

Spring73

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMahinaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex30

Women60

Men9

Unisex64

Women28

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,510

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#7,280

PerfumerMargaux Le Paih Guérin

Launched—

Reviews29

Category winnerRedHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mahina by Molton Brown is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Mahina was launched in 2013. Top notes are Orange Blossom and Ylang-Ylang; middle notes are Jasmine, Tiare Flower and Frangipani; base notes are Vanila and Cedar.

Reviews →

Red by Sora Dora is a Floral Fruity Gourmand fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Red was launched in 2024. The nose behind this fragrance is Margaux Le Paih Guérin. Top notes are Coconut, Cardamom, Pink Pepper, Mandarin Orange, Clementine and Bergamot; middle notes are Hazelnut, Nutmeg, Fig, Frangipa…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

BohemeSegreti di LuccaRUNNER-UP vs

Soir de LuneSisleyWINNER

1 person compared this today

Orange FlowerOscar de la RentaRUNNER-UP vs

Ti AmoRoja DoveWINNER

1 person compared this today

Eau de BruxellesLibertin Louison Technique IndiscreteRUNNER-UP vs

Private ClubJeanne ArthesWINNER

1 person compared this today

PatchouliJouriRUNNER-UP vs

al03biehl parfumkunstwerkeWINNER

1 person compared this today

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Mahina or Red?

Mahina takes 5 of 7 categories. Mahina is rated 4.29/5 from 35 votes; Red is rated 3.95/5 from 175 votes. Choose Mahina for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Red for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Mahina or Red?

Red lasts longest (Red 73/100, Mahina 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mahina or Red?

Mahina projects furthest (Mahina 66/100, Red 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mahina and Red smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Tiare Flower and Frangipani.

Is Mahina or Red better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Mahina and Red?

Mahina has top notes of Orange Blossom and Ylang-Ylang, heart notes of Jasmine, Tiare Flower and Frangipani, a base of Vanila and Cedar. Red has top notes of Coconut, Cardamom, Pink Pepper and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Hazelnut, Nutmeg, Fig and Frangipani, a base of Caramel, Sandalwood, Woody Notes and Musk.