Fragrance comparison

Red African vs Sussurro

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 140 ratings analysed

7 wins

Red African

Al Haramain Perfumes

4.5439 votes

Rank #12,338 Fresh SpicyCaramel

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Sussurro

Natura

4.12101 votes

Rank #29,496 CaramelWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Red African takes 7 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.
Sussurro
Choose it for a caramel and warm spicy character. Best in winter.

Red African7/7

Sussurro0/7

Ratings & consensus: Red African
Community sentiment: Red African
Longevity: Red African
Sillage & projection: Red African
Value for money: Red African
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

SussurroNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.54/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 42%Had 7%Want 51%

4.12/ 5 · 101 votes

Have 28%Had 48%Want 24%

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

35%Love

51%Like

5%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

101 votes

Category winnerRed AfricanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityRed African

SillageRed African

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value69

Category winnerRed AfricanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

caramel91%

sweet83%

vanilla74%

balsamic65%

woody56%

caramel100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

cinnamon77%

sweet69%

fresh spicy61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Brazilian Rosewood

Heart

NutmegCaramel

Base

VanillaAmbergrisMusk

Top

NutmegMandarin OrangeHerbal NotesPink PepperCardamom

Heart

CaramelCinnamonCoffeeLily-of-the-ValleyTransparent Flowers

Base

AmberMuskSandalwoodCacaoVanillaTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Caramel, 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

Spring71

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerRed AfricanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex46

Women46

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,338

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#29,496

PerfumerAlexandra Kosinski

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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Sussurro is a warm, spice-forward scent that balances a prominent caramel heart with earthy coffee and nutmeg. Launched by Natura in 2013, this Oriental Woody composition leans into its gourmand side, making it a reliable companion for crisp autumn evenings or winter days. It offers a cozy, grounded character that fee…

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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 Sussurro?

Red African takes 7 of 7 categories. Red African is rated 4.54/5 from 39 votes; Sussurro is rated 4.12/5 from 101 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 Sussurro for a caramel and warm spicy character. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Red African or Sussurro?

Red African lasts longest (Red African 71/100, Sussurro 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Red African or Sussurro?

Red African projects furthest (Red African 58/100, Sussurro 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Red African and Sussurro smell similar?

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

Is Red African or Sussurro better for summer or winter?

For summer, Red African 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 Sussurro?

Red African has top notes of Brazilian Rosewood, heart notes of Nutmeg and Caramel, a base of Vanilla, Ambergris and Musk. Sussurro has top notes of Nutmeg, Mandarin Orange, Herbal Notes and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Caramel, Cinnamon, Coffee and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Amber, Musk, Sandalwood and Cacao.