Fragrance comparison

Red Label vs Targa

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 95 ratings analysed

Red Label

kari

5.004 votes

Rank #41,247 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Targa

Blackbird

3.9391 votes

Rank #9,892 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Targa 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.
Targa
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Red Label1/4

Targa3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Red Labelkari

TargaBlackbird

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

3.93/ 5 · 91 votes

Have 32%Had 8%Want 60%

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

41%Love

33%Like

7%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

91 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityTarga

SillageTarga

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value49

Category winnerRed LabelBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

powdery77%

rose69%

violet61%

woody100%

amber90%

balsamic80%

fresh spicy70%

aromatic60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both amber, fresh spicy and aromatic

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

Top

Green Bell PepperOpoponaxOlibanumCarawayBergamotGeraniumCitruses

Heart

ResinsCypriol Oil or NagarmothaChoya LobanBlack PepperNutmeg

Base

IncenseGuaiac WoodOakAgarwood (Oud)Teak WoodCedarSandalwoodMyrrh

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Nutmeg, Geranium and Myrrh. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring17

Summer12

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,247

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,892

PerfumerAaron Way

Launched—

Reviews27

Category winnerTargaHigher 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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Blackbird Targa opens with an intense blast of choya loban, green bell pepper, and burning cedar that smells like fresh asphalt beside a winter campfire. Omani frankincense and opoponax add a dry resinous backbone, while caraway and black pepper spark a sharp, prickling heat across the opening. As the acrid top settle…

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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 Targa?

Targa takes 3 of 4 categories. Red Label is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes; Targa is rated 3.93/5 from 91 votes. Choose Red Label for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Targa for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Red Label or Targa?

Targa lasts longest (Targa 72/100, Red Label 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Red Label or Targa?

Targa projects furthest (Targa 60/100, Red Label 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Red Label and Targa smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Nutmeg, Geranium and Myrrh.

Is Red Label or Targa 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 Targa?

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. Targa has top notes of Green Bell Pepper, Opoponax, Olibanum and Caraway, heart notes of Resins, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Choya Loban and Black Pepper, a base of Incense, Guaiac Wood, Oak and Agarwood (Oud).