Fragrance comparison

Masar vs Red Sigh

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 157 ratings analysed

3 wins

Masar

Pernoire

3.41153 votes

Rank #15,698 AnimalicAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Red Sigh

Synapse

3.004 votes

Rank #72,055 CinnamonWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Masar takes 3 of 4 categories.

Masar
Choose it for a animalic and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Red Sigh
Choose it for a cinnamon and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Masar3/4

Red Sigh1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MasarPernoire

Red SighSynapse

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.41/ 5 · 153 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

3.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 30%Had 0%Want 70%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

31%Like

14%Ok

21%Dislike

9%Hate

153 votes

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityMasar

SillageMasar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value31

¤ Price value50

Category winnerRed SighBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

animalic100%

amber92%

sweet84%

woody77%

musky69%

tobacco61%

cinnamon100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

amber69%

sweet61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both amber, woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LabdanumYuzuCinnamonClove

Heart

TobaccoHoneyAmberVanilla

Base

Animal notesBrazilian RosewoodLeatherSandalwoodTonka

Top

Tonka BeanAloe VeraTobaccoOrangeAmber

Heart

CinnamonCedarMusk

Base

VanillaTonka

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Tobacco, Amber 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 season

Spring31

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men57

Unisex40

Women4

Men25

Unisex50

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,698

PerfumerAndreas Wilhelm

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#72,055

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMasarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pernoire Masar opens with a sharp burst of yuzu citrus squeezed over warm clove, labdanum, and cinnamon spice. As the top notes fade on skin, thick honey and unlit tobacco leaves push forward alongside golden amber and sweet vanilla. The base settles into a heavy mix of leather, Brazilian rosewood, sandalwood, and dir…

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Red Sigh by Synapse is a dry and woody amber fragrance that relies on a distinct blend of cinnamon and creole tobacco. The scent opens with an unusual aloe vera note that provides a clean, watery contrast to the warm spices that follow. It settles into a comforting base of vanilla and cedar, making it an ideal choice …

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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, Masar or Red Sigh?

Masar takes 3 of 4 categories. Masar is rated 3.41/5 from 153 votes; Red Sigh is rated 3.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Masar for a animalic and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Red Sigh for a cinnamon and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Masar or Red Sigh?

Masar lasts longest (Masar 77/100, Red Sigh 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Masar or Red Sigh?

Masar projects furthest (Masar 66/100, Red Sigh 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Masar and Red Sigh smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Tobacco, Amber and Vanilla.

Is Masar or Red Sigh better for summer or winter?

Red Sigh suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Masar and Red Sigh?

Masar has top notes of Labdanum, Yuzu, Cinnamon and Clove, heart notes of Tobacco, Honey, Amber and Vanilla, a base of Animal notes, Brazilian Rosewood, Leather and Sandalwood. Red Sigh has top notes of Tonka Bean, Aloe Vera, Tobacco and Orange, heart notes of Cinnamon, Cedar and Musk, a base of Vanilla and Tonka.