Fragrance comparison

On Men Red vs Shiro

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 152 ratings analysed

On Men Red

Eudora

3.8222 votes

Rank #54,968 Warm SpicyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Shiro

Ajmal

3.46130 votes

Rank #7,864 AquaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shiro takes 4 of 5 categories.

On Men Red
Choose it for a warm spicy and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, evening wear.
Shiro
Choose it for a aquatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

On Men Red1/5

Shiro4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

On Men RedEudora

ShiroAjmal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 34%Had 36%Want 30%

3.46/ 5 · 130 votes

Have 45%Had 14%Want 41%

Category winnerOn Men RedRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

59%Like

9%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

41%Love

30%Like

16%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

120 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityShiro

SillageShiro

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value73

Category winnerShiroBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

fruity83%

sweet65%

woody48%

fresh30%

aquatic100%

woody91%

fresh83%

fruity74%

musky65%

warm spicy56%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both fruity, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Fruity NotesGinger

Heart2-3 hrs

Spicy Notes

Base5-7 hrs

Woody Notes

Top

Spicy NotesFruity Notes

Heart

Watery NotesWoody Notes

Base

MuskAmber

InformationalShared notesFruity Notes, Spicy Notes and Woody Notes. Durations are only published for On Men Red, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer42

Fall100

Winter100

Day39

Night100

Spring77

Summer100

Fall54

Winter17

Day100

Night29

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men71

Unisex14

Women14

Date 34%Party 27%Casual 22%Work 17%

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,968

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,864

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews23

Category winnerShiroHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eudora On Men Red brings a lively kick of ginger and candied fruity notes over a warm spicy heart and smooth woody base. It hits the skin with an energetic burst of fresh root spice before mellowing into comforting cinnamon and clove warmth. As the initial sweetness eases, dry cedar and clean timber notes step forward…

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Ajmal Shiro is a fresh aquatic woody scent with a clean, musky amber base and a spicy, slightly fruity lift up top. It opens crisp and breezy, then settles into watery woods that feel easy to wear rather than heavy or smoky. If you like modern, shower-fresh styles with a bit of warmth underneath, Shiro fits daytime, w…

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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, On Men Red or Shiro?

Shiro takes 4 of 5 categories. On Men Red is rated 3.82/5 from 22 votes; Shiro is rated 3.46/5 from 130 votes. Choose On Men Red for a warm spicy and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Shiro for a aquatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, On Men Red or Shiro?

Shiro lasts longest (Shiro 66/100, On Men Red 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, On Men Red or Shiro?

Shiro projects furthest (Shiro 59/100, On Men Red 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do On Men Red and Shiro smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Fruity Notes, Spicy Notes and Woody Notes.

Is On Men Red or Shiro better for summer or winter?

On Men Red suits evening wear; Shiro suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in On Men Red and Shiro?

On Men Red has top notes of Fruity Notes and Ginger, heart notes of Spicy Notes, a base of Woody Notes. Shiro has top notes of Spicy Notes and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Watery Notes and Woody Notes, a base of Musk and Amber.