Fragrance comparison

Red Label vs Sovereign

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 66 ratings analysed

Red Label

kari

5.004 votes

Rank #39,279 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Sovereign

Le Galion

3.9762 votes

Rank #15,953 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sovereign takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Red Label1/4

Sovereign3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Red Labelkari

SovereignLe Galion

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

3.97/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 32%Had 18%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

39%Love

35%Like

10%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

62 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevitySovereign

SillageSovereign

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%

amber91%

rose83%

fresh spicy74%

warm spicy65%

oud56%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both amber, fresh spicy and rose

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

RoseMyrrhWoody NotesAgarwood (Oud)Pink PepperAmberGuaiac WoodBlack PepperIrisPatchouliCedar

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Myrrh, Rose and Iris. Durations are only published for Sovereign, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring34

Summer31

Fall100

Winter86

Day88

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men52

Unisex33

Women15

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,279

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,953

PerfumerAmelie Bourgeois, Anne-Sophie Behaghel

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerSovereignHigher 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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Sovereign by Le Galion presents a deep woody amber composition built around dark resin and dry florals. It opens with a sharp burst of black pepper and pink pepper that quickly yields to an earthy rose and soft iris. As the scent settles, warm myrrh and rich amber envelop the heart, supported by a sturdy foundation of…

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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 Sovereign?

Sovereign takes 3 of 4 categories. Red Label is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes; Sovereign is rated 3.97/5 from 62 votes. Choose Red Label for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Sovereign for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Red Label or Sovereign?

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

Which projects more, Red Label or Sovereign?

Sovereign projects furthest (Sovereign 58/100, Red Label 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Red Label and Sovereign smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, fresh spicy and rose accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Myrrh, Rose and Iris.

Is Red Label or Sovereign better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Red Label and Sovereign?

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. Sovereign features Rose, Myrrh, Woody Notes, Agarwood (Oud) and Pink Pepper.