Fragrance comparison

Red Label vs Betrayal

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 5 ratings analysed

Red Label

kari

5.004 votes

Rank #41,247 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Betrayal

The Dua Brand

5.001 votes

Rank #55,834 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Red Label
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Betrayal
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Red Label2/4

Betrayal2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Red Labelkari

BetrayalThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityBetrayal

SillageBetrayal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value50

Category winnerRed LabelBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

powdery77%

rose69%

violet61%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

earthy84%

powdery77%

warm spicy69%

leather61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both fresh spicy and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

VioletPink PepperBergamotVerbenaLemon

Heart

NutmegGeraniumMyrrhRoseIrisBlack PepperClary Sage

Base

Balsamic NotesVetiverAmberPatchouli

Notes

Turkish RoseBlack PepperPatchouliCastoreumVetiverVioletNutmegButterMyrrhOrris

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesViolet, Nutmeg, Myrrh and Rose. Durations are only published for Betrayal, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,247

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#55,834

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRed LabelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Red Label by kari is a modern aromatic fragrance designed for men, combining sharp violet and bracing citrus with warm spices. It settles into a comfortable, sweet balsamic base that feels clean yet warm. It serves as an easy daily option for mild weather.

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Betrayal by The Dua Brand is an unapologetic, resinous leather fragrance that merges rich Turkish rose with sharp black pepper and deep castoreum. Spray it on, and you immediately notice a dark floral intensity balanced by buttery orris and gritty vetiver. It is dense. The scent opens with a sharp burst of cracked pep…

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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 Label or Betrayal?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Red Label is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes; Betrayal is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Red Label for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Betrayal for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Which lasts longer, Red Label or Betrayal?

Betrayal lasts longest (Betrayal 80/100, Red Label 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Red Label or Betrayal?

Betrayal projects furthest (Betrayal 75/100, Red Label 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Red Label and Betrayal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Violet, Nutmeg, Myrrh and Rose.

Is Red Label or Betrayal better for summer or winter?

Red Label suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Red Label and Betrayal?

Red Label has top notes of Violet, Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Verbena, heart notes of Nutmeg, Geranium, Myrrh and Rose, a base of Balsamic Notes, Vetiver, Amber and Patchouli. Betrayal features Turkish Rose, Black Pepper, Patchouli, Castoreum and Vetiver.