Fragrance comparison

Red Hot vs Sublime

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 60 ratings analysed

4 wins

Red Hot

Boy Smells

3.7929 votes

Rank #22,685 SmokyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Sublime

Chaugan

3.6131 votes

Rank #49,682 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Red Hot takes 4 of 7 categories.

Red Hot
Choose it for a smoky and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Sublime
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Red Hot4/7

Sublime3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Red HotBoy Smells

SublimeChaugan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 43%Had 4%Want 53%

3.61/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 26%Had 19%Want 56%

Category winnerRed HotRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

48%Like

10%Ok

3%Dislike

10%Hate

29 votes

16%Love

55%Like

6%Ok

19%Dislike

3%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerRed HotMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevitySublime

SillageSublime

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value50

Category winnerRed HotBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

smoky100%

woody92%

rose84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

fruity77%

leather69%

rose61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

IncenseBlack Pepper

Heart

RoseRaspberry

Base

SmokeCedarwoodPapyrus

Top30 to 45 minutes

RoseBlack PepperGinger

Heart2 to 4 hours

RaspberryIncense

Base5 to 8 hours

SandalwoodLeatherWoodsy NotesAmber

InformationalShared notesIncense, Black Pepper, Rose and Raspberry. Durations are only published for Sublime, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring14

Summer14

Fall100

Winter86

Day23

Night100

Spring88

Summer50

Fall100

Winter88

Day100

Night63

Category winnerSublimeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex71

Women24

Men13

Unisex38

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,685

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#49,682

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRed HotHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Boy Smells Red Hot opens with a sudden flash of cracked black pepper and dark incense. The initial spice hits fast before melting into a heart of dried rose and sweet raspberry wax. Beneath the floral layer, cedarwood and smoky papyrus build a dry, woody backbone that keeps the fruit from turning overly syrupy. It str…

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Sublime by Chaugan presents a spicy, sweet floral composition rooted in dark woods and resins. The fragrance opens with a burst of crisp rose, cracked black pepper, and warm ginger, giving an energetic and spicy introduction. As the opening settles, a sweeter heart emerges, pairing ripe raspberry and lush rose petals …

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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 Hot or Sublime?

Red Hot takes 4 of 7 categories. Red Hot is rated 3.79/5 from 29 votes; Sublime is rated 3.61/5 from 31 votes. Choose Red Hot for a smoky and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Sublime for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Red Hot or Sublime?

Sublime lasts longest (Sublime 72/100, Red Hot 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Red Hot or Sublime?

Sublime projects furthest (Sublime 75/100, Red Hot 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Red Hot and Sublime smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Incense, Black Pepper, Rose and Raspberry.

Is Red Hot or Sublime better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sublime is the stronger pick. For winter, Sublime is the stronger pick. Red Hot suits evening wear; Sublime suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Red Hot and Sublime?

Red Hot has top notes of Incense and Black Pepper, heart notes of Rose and Raspberry, a base of Smoke, Cedarwood and Papyrus. Sublime has top notes of Rose, Black Pepper and Ginger, heart notes of Raspberry and Incense, a base of Sandalwood, Leather, Woodsy Notes and Amber.