Fragrance comparison

Red African vs Pierre Cardin pour Homme

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 175 ratings analysed

6 wins

Red African

Al Haramain Perfumes

4.5439 votes

Rank #12,338 Fresh SpicyCaramel

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Pierre Cardin pour Homme

Pierre Cardin

4.01136 votes

Rank #28,355 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Red African takes 6 of 7 categories.

Red African
Choose it for a fresh spicy and caramel character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Pierre Cardin pour Homme
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Red African6/7

Pierre Cardin pour Homme1/7

Ratings & consensus: Red African
Community sentiment: Red African
Longevity: Red African
Sillage & projection: Red African
Value for money: Pierre Cardin pour Homme
Versatility: Red African
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Red African

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Red AfricanAl Haramain Perfumes

Pierre Cardin pour HommePierre Cardin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.54/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 42%Had 7%Want 51%

4.01/ 5 · 136 votes

Have 50%Had 30%Want 20%

Category winnerRed AfricanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

62%Love

31%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

39 votes

19%Love

68%Like

7%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

136 votes

Category winnerRed AfricanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityRed African

SillageRed African

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value79

Category winnerPierre Cardin pour HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

caramel91%

sweet83%

vanilla74%

balsamic65%

woody56%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

sweet77%

citrus69%

white floral61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, sweet and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Brazilian Rosewood

Heart

NutmegCaramel

Base

VanillaAmbergrisMusk

Top

MelonBergamotPineapple

Heart

LavenderJuniper BerriesOrange BlossomJasmineNutmegCinnamon

Base

SandalwoodEbony WoodCedarAmberVanillaBrazilian RosewoodTonka BeanMusk

InformationalShared notesBrazilian Rosewood, Nutmeg, Vanilla and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring36

Summer29

Fall93

Winter100

Day100

Night71

Spring100

Summer87

Fall0

Winter14

Day–

Night–

Category winnerRed AfricanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex46

Women46

Men94

Unisex6

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,338

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#28,355

PerfumerBenoist Lapouza

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRed AfricanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Red African is a cosy, edible gourmand that wears like caramel vanilla drizzled over warm spice and soft woods. Several wearers describe a bakery vibe, with chocolate and coffee facets showing up on skin, especially in cooler weather. Expect a bold, sweet opening that can turn more intimate later. Some people also not…

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Pierre Cardin pour Homme opens with a surprisingly juicy melon and crisp pineapple, a fruitiness that quickly steers into a dry, aromatic lane. The mid development brings out clean lavender and warm cinnamon, settling into a solid sandalwood and cedar foundation. It fits a casual workday or weekend afternoon in temper…

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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, Red African or Pierre Cardin pour Homme?

Red African takes 6 of 7 categories. Red African is rated 4.54/5 from 39 votes; Pierre Cardin pour Homme is rated 4.01/5 from 136 votes. Choose Red African for a fresh spicy and caramel character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Pierre Cardin pour Homme for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Red African or Pierre Cardin pour Homme?

Red African lasts longest (Red African 71/100, Pierre Cardin pour Homme 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Red African or Pierre Cardin pour Homme?

Red African projects furthest (Red African 58/100, Pierre Cardin pour Homme 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Red African and Pierre Cardin pour Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Brazilian Rosewood, Nutmeg, Vanilla and Musk.

Is Red African or Pierre Cardin pour Homme better for summer or winter?

For summer, Pierre Cardin pour Homme is the stronger pick. For winter, Red African is the stronger pick. Red African suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Red African and Pierre Cardin pour Homme?

Red African has top notes of Brazilian Rosewood, heart notes of Nutmeg and Caramel, a base of Vanilla, Ambergris and Musk. Pierre Cardin pour Homme has top notes of Melon, Bergamot and Pineapple, heart notes of Lavender, Juniper Berries, Orange Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Ebony Wood, Cedar and Amber.