Mauboussin in Red vs Pulp
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
63%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Mauboussin in Red takes 4 of 7 categories.
Mauboussin in RedChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
PulpChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Mauboussin in Red4/7
Pulp3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Mauboussin in Red
- Community sentiment
- Mauboussin in Red
- Longevity
- Pulp
- Sillage & projection
- Pulp
- Value for money
- Mauboussin in Red
- Versatility
- Mauboussin in Red
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Pulp
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Mauboussin in RedMauboussinPulpByredoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.83/ 5 · 363 votes
Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%
3.61/ 5 · 4,937 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
Category winnerMauboussin in RedRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate24%Love
47%Like
16%Ok
11%Dislike
2%Hate
337 votes
35%Love
34%Like
7%Ok
21%Dislike
3%Hate
4,444 votes
Category winnerMauboussin in RedMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPulp
SillagePulp
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMauboussin in RedBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
sweet88%
woody77%
amber65%
fresh53%
floral42%
fruity100%
sweet83%
woody65%
floral48%
aromatic30%
Scent match63%Closely related · both fruity, sweet and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Red AppleBlack CurrantBergamot
Heart
NectarineRed PeonyBulgarian Rose
Base
AmbroxanWoodsy NotesPraline
Top
Black CurrantBergamotCardamon
Heart
FigRed AppleTiare Flower
Base
PralinePeach BlossomCedar
InformationalShared notesRed Apple, Black Currant, Bergamot and Praline. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer66
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter29
Day–
Night–
Category winnerMauboussin in RedMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#6,438
PerfumerIlias Ermenidis
Launched—
Reviews40
Overall rank#2,350
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews371
Category winnerPulpHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMauboussin in Red opens with a bright, candy-like mix of apple, black currant and airy florals, then settles into ambroxan, woods and soft praline. It usually reads fruity, sweet and modern rather than natural. Reviews suggest a scent that can feel playful and affordable, with solid wear for many people, but ambroxan …
Reviews →Pulp by Byredo is a daring, high-impact fragrance centered on the intense, ripe sweetness of black currant and fig. It feels like biting into an overripe fruit on a hot Mediterranean afternoon. This unisex scent project with a bold, almost visceral presence. Perfect for those who crave a unique, photorealistic fruit s…
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, Mauboussin in Red or Pulp?
Mauboussin in Red takes 4 of 7 categories. Mauboussin in Red is rated 3.83/5 from 363 votes; Pulp is rated 3.61/5 from 4,937 votes. Choose Mauboussin in Red for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Pulp for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Mauboussin in Red or Pulp?
Pulp lasts longest (Pulp 72/100, Mauboussin in Red 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Mauboussin in Red or Pulp?
Pulp projects furthest (Pulp 66/100, Mauboussin in Red 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Mauboussin in Red and Pulp smell similar?
Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Red Apple, Black Currant, Bergamot and Praline.
Is Mauboussin in Red or Pulp better for summer or winter?
For summer, Mauboussin in Red is the stronger pick. For winter, Mauboussin in Red is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Mauboussin in Red and Pulp?
Mauboussin in Red has top notes of Red Apple, Black Currant and Bergamot, heart notes of Nectarine, Red Peony and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Ambroxan, Woodsy Notes and Praline. Pulp has top notes of Black Currant, Bergamot and Cardamon, heart notes of Fig, Red Apple and Tiare Flower, a base of Praline, Peach Blossom and Cedar.
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