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Red vs Momona

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

Updated 236 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Red takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Red

    Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

  • Momona

    Choose it for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Red5/7
Momona2/7
Ratings & consensus
Red
Community sentiment
Momona
Longevity
Red
Sillage & projection
Red
Value for money
Red
Versatility
Momona
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
MomonaParfums d'Elmar
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.95/ 5 · 175 votes
Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%
4.02/ 5 · 61 votes
Have 21%Had 9%Want 70%
Category winnerRedRating 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

52%Love
26%Like
3%Ok
7%Dislike
11%Hate

61 votes

Category winnerMomonaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate74
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage57
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityRed

SillageRed

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value35
¤ Price value30
Category winnerRedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
sweet92%
citrus84%
nutty77%
warm spicy69%
fresh spicy61%
sweet100%
warm spicy92%
caramel84%
cinnamon77%
fruity69%
tropical61%
Scent match32%Clearly different · both sweet 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
Top15-30 mins
OrangeSaffronCardamomGingerMandarin OrangeBlack Pepper
Heart2-4 hrs
PassionfruitCinnamonTeaLotusCloveOrange BlossomNutmegAlmond
Base8-12 hrs
White ChocolateCaramelAmberVanillaMuskSandalwoodTonka BeanGuaiac Wood
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Mandarin Orange, Nutmeg and Clove. Durations are only published for Momona, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring73
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring88
Summer50
Fall100
Winter83
Day95
Night100
Category winnerMomonaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men9
Unisex64
Women28
Men13
Unisex50
Women37
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#27,097

PerfumerChristian Carbonnel

Launched—

Reviews4

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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Parfums d'Elmar Momona hits the skin with a burst of sweet orange, sparkling ginger, and sharp black pepper. It wastes no time making an entrance. Within minutes, the zesty citrus flare subsides as a juicy tropical passionfruit note collides with warm cinnamon and grounding black tea. The transition feels immediate an…

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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 Momona?

Red takes 5 of 7 categories. Red is rated 3.95/5 from 175 votes; Momona is rated 4.02/5 from 61 votes. Choose Red for a woody and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Momona for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Red or Momona?

They last about the same: Red 73/100, Momona 72/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Red or Momona?

Red projects furthest (Red 61/100, Momona 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Red and Momona smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Mandarin Orange, Nutmeg and Clove.

Is Red or Momona better for summer or winter?

For summer, Momona is the stronger pick. For winter, Red is the stronger pick. Momona suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Red and Momona?

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. Momona has top notes of Orange, Saffron, Cardamom and Ginger, heart notes of Passionfruit, Cinnamon, Tea and Lotus, a base of White Chocolate, Caramel, Amber and Vanilla.

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