Fragrance comparison

Muwood Black vs The Red

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 40 ratings analysed

Muwood Black

Adyan by Anfar

4.333 votes

Rank #52,519 WoodyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

The Red

The Sum

3.4937 votes

Rank #56,243 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Red takes 2 of 3 categories.

Muwood Black
Choose it for a woody and oud character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
The Red
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Muwood Black1/3

The Red2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Muwood BlackAdyan by Anfar

The RedThe Sum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 27%Had 18%Want 55%

3.49/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 22%Had 16%Want 62%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

24%Love

35%Like

5%Ok

35%Dislike

0%Hate

37 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevityThe Red

SillageThe Red

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

oud90%

amber80%

musky70%

rose60%

powdery50%

warm spicy100%

amber83%

metallic65%

leather48%

tobacco30%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RoseSaffronCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Heart

Woody NotesAmberCedarwood

Base

Agarwood (Oud)Musk

Notes

SaffronAmber

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesSaffron and Amber. 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

Fall67

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring31

Summer23

Fall100

Winter85

Day100

Night89

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex0

Women25

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,519

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#56,243

PerfumerJosh Meyer

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMuwood BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Muwood Black by Adyan by Anfar is a Woody Spicy fragrance for men. Muwood Black was launched in 2022. Top notes are Rose, Saffron and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha; middle notes are Woody Notes, Amber and Cedarwood; base notes are Agarwood (Oud) and Musk.

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The Red by The Sum opens with a distinct burst of bitter saffron and dry smoke, setting an atmospheric tone right from the first spray. Created by perfumer Josh Meyer in 2016, this Eau de Parfum centers around warm spicy accords, dark leather undertones, and a resinous amber base. A cool metallic tang runs through the…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Muwood Black or The Red?

The Red takes 2 of 3 categories. Muwood Black is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; The Red is rated 3.49/5 from 37 votes. Choose Muwood Black for a woody and oud character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose The Red for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Muwood Black or The Red?

The Red lasts longest (The Red 80/100, Muwood Black 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Muwood Black or The Red?

Projection is very close: The Red 59/100, Muwood Black 58/100 for sillage.

Do Muwood Black and The Red smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Saffron and Amber.

Is Muwood Black or The Red better for summer or winter?

Muwood Black suits evening wear; The Red suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Muwood Black and The Red?

Muwood Black has top notes of Rose, Saffron and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, heart notes of Woody Notes, Amber and Cedarwood, a base of Agarwood (Oud) and Musk. The Red features Saffron and Amber.