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Red Crown vs Forbidden Euphoria

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

Updated 2,644 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Red Crown takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Red Crown

    Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Forbidden Euphoria

    Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Red Crown6/7
Forbidden Euphoria1/7
Ratings & consensus
Red Crown
Community sentiment
Red Crown
Longevity
Red Crown
Sillage & projection
Red Crown
Value for money
Forbidden Euphoria
Versatility
Red Crown
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Red Crown

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Red CrownAuphorie
Forbidden EuphoriaCalvin Klein
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.34/ 5 · 32 votes
Have 9%Had 5%Want 87%
3.90/ 5 · 2,612 votes
Have 41%Had 33%Want 26%
Category winnerRed CrownRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
66%Love
19%Like
0%Ok
16%Dislike
0%Hate

32 votes

31%Love
48%Like
2%Ok
19%Dislike
0%Hate

2,612 votes

Category winnerRed CrownMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity91
〰 Sillage88
♥ Love / hate84
⏱ Longevity66
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate72
Category winners

LongevityRed Crown

SillageRed Crown

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value25
¤ Price value56
Category winnerForbidden EuphoriaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
floral100%
woody83%
fresh65%
aromatic48%
powdery30%
fruity100%
floral92%
sweet84%
woody77%
musky69%
patchouli61%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Notes
Cherry BlossomMagnoliaPeonyOrchidPlum BlossomSandalwoodCashmere WoodPeach BlossomOolong teaCedarMuskHawthorn

No top / heart / base split published

Top15 to 30 minutes
RaspberryPeach BlossomMandarin Orange
Heart2 to 3 hours
OrchidPeonyJasmine
Base3 to 5 hours
PatchouliCashmere WoodMusk
InformationalShared notesPeony, Orchid, Cashmere Wood and Peach Blossom. Durations are only published for Forbidden Euphoria, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer91
Fall73
Winter36
Day100
Night50
Spring71
Summer38
Fall100
Winter88
Day100
Night83
Category winnerRed CrownMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
Men0
Unisex5
Women95
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,408

PerfumerEmrys Au, Eugene Au

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#30,163

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRed CrownHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Red Crown by Auphorie is a complex, artistic exploration of East Asian flora. It centers on cherry blossom and peony, supported by a grounding base of sandalwood and cedar. This unisex fragrance feels calm and contemplative, perfect for spring days when you want a quiet, beautiful scent that stays with you. It is enti…

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Forbidden Euphoria by Calvin Klein presents a bright, sweet take on the original Euphoria theme. It opens with juicy raspberry, tart mandarin orange, and delicate peach blossom, giving the first spray an energetic, sparkling fruitiness. The heart settles into a bouquet of tiger orchid, pink peony, and crisp jasmine, s…

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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 Crown or Forbidden Euphoria?

Red Crown takes 6 of 7 categories. Red Crown is rated 4.34/5 from 32 votes; Forbidden Euphoria is rated 3.90/5 from 2,612 votes. Choose Red Crown for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Forbidden Euphoria for a fruity and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Red Crown or Forbidden Euphoria?

Red Crown lasts longest (Red Crown 91/100, Forbidden Euphoria 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Red Crown or Forbidden Euphoria?

Red Crown projects furthest (Red Crown 88/100, Forbidden Euphoria 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Red Crown and Forbidden Euphoria smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and woody accords. Common notes include Peony, Orchid, Cashmere Wood and Peach Blossom.

Is Red Crown or Forbidden Euphoria better for summer or winter?

For summer, Red Crown is the stronger pick. For winter, Forbidden Euphoria is the stronger pick. Red Crown suits daytime wear; Forbidden Euphoria suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Red Crown and Forbidden Euphoria?

Red Crown features Cherry Blossom, Magnolia, Peony, Orchid and Plum Blossom. Forbidden Euphoria has top notes of Raspberry, Peach Blossom and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orchid, Peony and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Cashmere Wood and Musk.

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