Fragrance comparison

Matin a Mogador vs Red Label

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 309 ratings analysed

3 wins

Matin a Mogador

Botanicae

4.06305 votes

Rank #6,300 Fresh SpicyPowdery

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74%scent match

Closely related

Red Label

kari

5.004 votes

Rank #41,247 Fresh SpicyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Matin a Mogador takes 3 of 4 categories.

Matin a Mogador
Choose it for a fresh spicy and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Red Label
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Matin a Mogador3/4

Red Label1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Matin a MogadorBotanicae

Red Labelkari

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 305 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

34%Like

11%Ok

9%Dislike

3%Hate

305 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityMatin a Mogador

SillageMatin a Mogador

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value75

Category winnerRed LabelBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

powdery92%

violet84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

animalic61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

powdery77%

rose69%

violet61%

Scent match74%Closely related · both fresh spicy, powdery and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

VioletLeatherCuminBergamotBenzoinVerbena

Heart

NutmegIrisGeraniumRoseClary Sage

Base

AmberPatchouliVanillaVetiverCivet

Top

VioletPink PepperBergamotVerbenaLemon

Heart

NutmegGeraniumMyrrhRoseIrisBlack PepperClary Sage

Base

Balsamic NotesVetiverAmberPatchouli

InformationalShared notesViolet, Bergamot, Verbena and Nutmeg. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men36

Unisex51

Women13

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,300

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews26

Overall rank#41,247

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMatin a MogadorHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Matin a Mogador opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and lemon verbena that quickly collides with earthy cumin and raw leather. Within twenty minutes, the initial pungency quietens down as powdery violet and iris take over the center of the scent profile. A herbal touch of clary sage and geranium keeps the florals cri…

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Red Label by kari is a modern aromatic fragrance designed for men, combining sharp violet and bracing citrus with warm spices. It settles into a comfortable, sweet balsamic base that feels clean yet warm. It serves as an easy daily option for mild weather.

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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, Matin a Mogador or Red Label?

Matin a Mogador takes 3 of 4 categories. Matin a Mogador is rated 4.06/5 from 305 votes; Red Label is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Matin a Mogador for a fresh spicy and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Red Label for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Matin a Mogador or Red Label?

Matin a Mogador lasts longest (Matin a Mogador 71/100, Red Label 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Matin a Mogador or Red Label?

Matin a Mogador projects furthest (Matin a Mogador 60/100, Red Label 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Matin a Mogador and Red Label smell similar?

Closely related: a 74% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, powdery and aromatic accords. Common notes include Violet, Bergamot, Verbena and Nutmeg.

Is Matin a Mogador or Red Label better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Matin a Mogador and Red Label?

Matin a Mogador has top notes of Violet, Leather, Cumin and Bergamot, heart notes of Nutmeg, Iris, Geranium and Rose, a base of Amber, Patchouli, Vanilla and Vetiver. Red Label has top notes of Violet, Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Verbena, heart notes of Nutmeg, Geranium, Myrrh and Rose, a base of Balsamic Notes, Vetiver, Amber and Patchouli.