Fragrance comparison

Red Amber vs Smoldering Pepper

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 11 ratings analysed

Red Amber

Lecmo

—0 votes

Rank #75,307 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

Smoldering Pepper

Maison IRFÉ

3.6411 votes

Rank #48,764 Fresh SpicyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Smoldering Pepper takes 1 of 1 categories.

Red Amber
Choose it for a woody and amber character.
Smoldering Pepper
Choose it for a fresh spicy and oud character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Red Amber0/1

Smoldering Pepper1/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Smoldering Pepper

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Red AmberLecmo

Smoldering PepperMaison IRFÉ

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.64/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 41%Had 3%Want 56%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

27%Love

36%Like

18%Ok

9%Dislike

9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value32

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

earthy84%

leather77%

patchouli69%

rose61%

fresh spicy100%

oud92%

leather84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

amber61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, leather and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Bulgarian RoseCypriol

Heart3-5 hrs

LabdanumLeather

Base8-12 hrs

Tonka BeanPatchouli

Top

Black PepperOlibanumSaffron

Heart

CypriolPatchouliLabdanum

Base

OudLeatherBourbon Vanilla

InformationalShared notesCypriol, Labdanum, Leather and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Red Amber, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day28

Night100

Spring25

Summer13

Fall100

Winter100

Day14

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Date 39%Party 32%Casual 16%Work 14%

Men36

Unisex64

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#75,307

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#48,764

PerfumerAlexis Grugeon

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerSmoldering PepperHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lecmo Red Amber is a dense, smoky leather fragrance built on dark woods and resinous warmth. The initial spray delivers a sharp burst of smoky cypriol and velvety Bulgarian rose, backed by a solvent-heavy kick that takes five minutes to settle down. Once the harsh top flashes off, rich labdanum and rugged leather take…

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Smoldering Pepper by Maison IRFÉ presents an intense, spicy profile centered on black pepper, olibanum, and saffron. This woody, resinous scent projects a bold, dark aura suitable for evening wear in cooler weather. It is a striking option for those who favor persistent, spicy fragrances that make a significant impact…

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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.

Do Red Amber and Smoldering Pepper smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, leather and amber accords. Common notes include Cypriol, Labdanum, Leather and Patchouli.

Is Red Amber or Smoldering Pepper better for summer or winter?

Red Amber suits evening wear; Smoldering Pepper suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Red Amber and Smoldering Pepper?

Red Amber has top notes of Bulgarian Rose and Cypriol, heart notes of Labdanum and Leather, a base of Tonka Bean and Patchouli. Smoldering Pepper has top notes of Black Pepper, Olibanum and Saffron, heart notes of Cypriol, Patchouli and Labdanum, a base of Oud, Leather and Bourbon Vanilla.