Fragrance comparison

Red Planet vs In Red

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 5,514 ratings analysed

Red Planet

M. Micallef

3.5139 votes

Rank #21,896 SweetLactonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

In Red

Armand Basi

3.845,475 votes

Rank #7,107 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

In Red takes 4 of 7 categories.

Red Planet
Choose it for a sweet and lactonic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
In Red
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Red Planet3/7

In Red4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Red PlanetM. Micallef

In RedArmand Basi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.51/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 36%Had 14%Want 50%

3.84/ 5 · 5,475 votes

Have 36%Had 64%Want 0%

Category winnerIn RedRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

33%Like

21%Ok

8%Dislike

13%Hate

39 votes

19%Love

57%Like

5%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5,438 votes

Category winnerIn RedMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityRed Planet

SillageRed Planet

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value68

Category winnerIn RedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

lactonic90%

nutty80%

mossy70%

white floral60%

rose50%

citrus100%

fresh spicy88%

woody77%

white floral65%

fresh53%

aromatic42%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Jasmine

Heart

PralineRose

Base

OakmossAmber

Top

BergamotGingerMandarin OrangeCardamom

Heart

LilyJasmineViolet LeafPink PepperRosePeonyBlack Currant

Base

Woody NotesOakmossWhite MuskPalisander RosewoodAmberVanillaPraline

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Praline, Rose and Oakmoss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring46

Summer38

Fall100

Winter85

Day100

Night70

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Category winnerRed PlanetMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex21

Women79

Men2

Unisex24

Women74

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,896

PerfumerThierry Romeo

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#7,107

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews65

Category winnerIn RedHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Red Planet by M. Micallef is a sweet, nutty oriental vanilla that leans heavily on praline and jasmine. Released in 2022, it projects a gourmand profile suitable for both men and women. The fragrance settles into an amber and oakmoss base, making it a reliable choice for cooler fall evenings or cozy indoor holiday gat…

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In Red opens with a brisk hit of ginger, cardamom and citrus, then settles into cool florals with lily, violet leaf and a lightly woody musk base. It smells fresh, crisp and slightly spicy rather than soft or sugary. This suits someone who wants an energising daytime floral with a clean, polished feel. It wears especi…

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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 Planet or In Red?

In Red takes 4 of 7 categories. Red Planet is rated 3.51/5 from 39 votes; In Red is rated 3.84/5 from 5,475 votes. Choose Red Planet for a sweet and lactonic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose In Red for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Red Planet or In Red?

Red Planet lasts longest (Red Planet 65/100, In Red 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Red Planet or In Red?

Red Planet projects furthest (Red Planet 67/100, In Red 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Red Planet and In Red smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Praline, Rose and Oakmoss.

Is Red Planet or In Red better for summer or winter?

For summer, Red Planet is the stronger pick. For winter, Red Planet is the stronger pick. Red Planet suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Red Planet and In Red?

Red Planet has top notes of Jasmine, heart notes of Praline and Rose, a base of Oakmoss and Amber. In Red has top notes of Bergamot, Ginger, Mandarin Orange and Cardamom, heart notes of Lily, Jasmine, Violet Leaf and Pink Pepper, a base of Woody Notes, Oakmoss, White Musk and Palisander Rosewood.