Red vs Morabeza
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Morabeza takes 3 of 4 categories.
RedChoose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
MorabezaChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Red1/4
Morabeza3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Morabeza
- Sillage & projection
- Morabeza
- Value for money
- Morabeza
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Red
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
RedLacoste FragrancesMorabezaÁgua de Cabo VerdeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.95/ 5 · 627 votes
Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%
3.50/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 15%Had 0%Want 85%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate30%Love
48%Like
9%Ok
12%Dislike
1%Hate
627 votes
25%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
25%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMorabeza
SillageMorabeza
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMorabezaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
fruity92%
aromatic84%
green77%
fresh69%
patchouli61%
woody100%
citrus92%
musky84%
fruity77%
sweet69%
green61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, fruity and green
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Green Apple
Heart
Pine Tree
Base
PatchouliVetiver
Top
BergamotGreen AppleGrapefruitGreen Notes
Heart
DatesCashmere WoodPeonyGeraniumFreesia
Base
MuskVetiverPatchouliSandalwoodAmberVanilla
InformationalShared notesGreen Apple, Patchouli and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter16
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer25
Fall75
Winter0
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#5,551
PerfumerAnnick Menardo
Launched—
Reviews52
Overall rank#58,455
PerfumerCristian Calabro
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerRedHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLacoste Red opens with a sharp burst of crisp green apple that pops immediately on warm skin. Annick Menardo balances the initial fruity sweetness with a coarse pine tree heart before settling into a dry patchouli and vetiver base. Built for warm afternoons, it functions as a lightweight freshie for casual summer wear…
Reviews →Morabeza opens with a sharp burst of crisp green apple and zesty bergamot before settling into a woody, musky base. It is a versatile choice for anyone wanting a clean, approachable scent that transitions well from daytime office wear to evening dinners. The blend feels grounded yet energetic, perfect for those who en…
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Red or Morabeza?
Morabeza takes 3 of 4 categories. Red is rated 3.95/5 from 627 votes; Morabeza is rated 3.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose Red for a woody and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Morabeza for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Red or Morabeza?
Morabeza lasts longest (Morabeza 80/100, Red 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Red or Morabeza?
Morabeza projects furthest (Morabeza 75/100, Red 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Red and Morabeza smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fruity and green accords. Common notes include Green Apple, Patchouli and Vetiver.
Is Red or Morabeza better for summer or winter?
Morabeza suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Red and Morabeza?
Red has top notes of Green Apple, heart notes of Pine Tree, a base of Patchouli and Vetiver. Morabeza has top notes of Bergamot, Green Apple, Grapefruit and Green Notes, heart notes of Dates, Cashmere Wood, Peony and Geranium, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Patchouli and Sandalwood.
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