Fragrance comparison

Red vs First Gentleman

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 176 ratings analysed

3 wins

Red

Sora Dora

3.95175 votes

Rank #7,296 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

First Gentleman

The Dua Brand

4.001 votes

Rank #68,923 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Red takes 3 of 4 categories.

Red
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
First Gentleman
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Red3/4

First Gentleman1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Red
Sillage & projection: Red
Value for money: First Gentleman
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

RedSora Dora

First GentlemanThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 175 votes

Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 86%Had 0%Want 14%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

21%Like

17%Ok

7%Dislike

7%Hate

175 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityRed

SillageRed

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value75

Category winnerFirst GentlemanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

sweet92%

citrus84%

nutty77%

warm spicy69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

powdery92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CoconutCardamomPink PepperMandarin OrangeClementineBergamot

Heart

HazelnutNutmegFigFrangipaniIrisTiare FlowerYlang-YlangClove

Base

CaramelSandalwoodWoody NotesMusk

Notes

Lily of the ValleyMandarin OrangeVirginian CedarYlang-YlangSandalwoodTonka BeanHeliotropeGrapefruitArtemisiaCardamomVanillaJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Mandarin Orange, Ylang-Ylang and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for First Gentleman, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring73

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex64

Women28

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,296

PerfumerMargaux Le Paih Guérin

Launched—

Reviews29

Overall rank#68,923

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRedHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Red by Sora Dora is a Floral Fruity Gourmand fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Red was launched in 2024. The nose behind this fragrance is Margaux Le Paih Guérin. Top notes are Coconut, Cardamom, Pink Pepper, Mandarin Orange, Clementine and Bergamot; middle notes are Hazelnut, Nutmeg, Fig, Frangipa…

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First Gentleman by The Dua Brand is an Extrait de Parfum built around a complex blend of bright citrus, dry spices, rich florals, and smooth woods. It opens with a crisp burst of lime, grapefruit, and mandarin orange that quickly meets the dry warmth of cardamom, nutmeg, and caraway. As the initial sharpness settles, …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Red or First Gentleman?

Red takes 3 of 4 categories. Red is rated 3.95/5 from 175 votes; First Gentleman is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Red for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose First Gentleman for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Red or First Gentleman?

Red lasts longest (Red 73/100, First Gentleman 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Red or First Gentleman?

Red projects furthest (Red 61/100, First Gentleman 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Red and First Gentleman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Mandarin Orange, Ylang-Ylang and Sandalwood.

Is Red or First Gentleman better for summer or winter?

First Gentleman suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Red and First Gentleman?

Red has top notes of Coconut, Cardamom, Pink Pepper and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Hazelnut, Nutmeg, Fig and Frangipani, a base of Caramel, Sandalwood, Woody Notes and Musk. First Gentleman features Lily of the Valley, Mandarin Orange, Virginian Cedar, Ylang-Ylang and Sandalwood.