Fragrance comparison

Red Passion vs Substance

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 5 ratings analysed

Red Passion

Ainash Parfums

5.001 votes

Rank #59,939 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Substance

Brocard

3.754 votes

Rank #59,989 AmberMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Red Passion
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.
Substance
Choose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter.

Red Passion1/2

Substance1/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Red PassionAinash Parfums

SubstanceBrocard

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 23%Had 5%Want 73%

3.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 32%Had 5%Want 63%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

25%Love

25%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity20

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevitySubstance

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

musky92%

amber84%

white floral77%

almond69%

warm spicy61%

amber100%

musky83%

woody65%

marine48%

aromatic30%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both amber, musky and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bitter AlmondSaffron

Heart

JasmineCedar

Base

AmbroxanWoodsy NotesMusk

Notes

AmbroxanCedarSea Notes

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCedar and Ambroxan. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,939

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#59,989

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRed PassionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Red Passion pairs bitter almond and saffron with jasmine, cedar, musk and ambroxan, so it reads as a dry woody musk with a soft floral glow rather than a loud gourmand. The almond gives a slightly nutty, lightly sweet edge, while the base looks clean, airy and modern. It may suit someone who likes smooth, musky amber …

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Substance by Brocard opens with a crisp wave of sea notes that carries a distinct salty kick. At its core, ambroxan delivers a warm, skin-like amber accord supported by dry cedar shavings. As the bright maritime opening settles, a smoky musky quality emerges, turning the salty breeze into a quiet mineral woodiness. Th…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Red Passion or Substance?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Red Passion is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Substance is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Red Passion for a woody and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Choose Substance for a amber and musky character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Red Passion or Substance?

Substance lasts longest (Substance 60/100, Red Passion 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Red Passion and Substance smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, musky and woody accords. Common notes include Cedar and Ambroxan.

What are the notes in Red Passion and Substance?

Red Passion has top notes of Bitter Almond and Saffron, heart notes of Jasmine and Cedar, a base of Ambroxan, Woodsy Notes and Musk. Substance features Ambroxan, Cedar and Sea Notes.