Fragrance comparison

Red Queen vs Ignite

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 215 ratings analysed

Red Queen

G Parfums

3.6926 votes

Rank #37,291 PatchouliWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Ignite

Boadicea the Victorious

4.08189 votes

Rank #8,450 PowderyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ignite takes 4 of 7 categories.

Red Queen
Choose it for a patchouli and white floral character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Ignite
Choose it for a powdery and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Red Queen3/7

Ignite4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Red QueenG Parfums

IgniteBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 24%Had 9%Want 67%

4.08/ 5 · 189 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

Category winnerIgniteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

23%Like

12%Ok

23%Dislike

4%Hate

26 votes

38%Love

47%Like

2%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

189 votes

Category winnerIgniteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityRed Queen

SillageIgnite

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value31

Category winnerRed QueenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

patchouli100%

white floral92%

rose84%

floral77%

powdery69%

woody61%

powdery100%

white floral92%

vanilla84%

violet77%

cherry69%

sweet61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both white floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

PatchouliRoseLilyCherryVioletJasmineMuskAmberOsmanthusVanillaTonka Bean

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CherryPeachLimePink Pepper

Heart

Jasmine SambacVioletHeliotropeRose

Base

MuskAmberVanillaPatchouliSandalwoodCedarVetiverTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Rose, Cherry and Violet. Durations are only published for Red Queen, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer13

Fall88

Winter100

Day44

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter94

Day–

Night–

Category winnerRed QueenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex78

Women22

Date 40%Party 31%Casual 17%Work 11%

Men4

Unisex29

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,291

PerfumerOleg Grabchuk

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#8,450

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerIgniteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Red Queen by G Parfums delivers a dark, brooding mix of ripe cherry, velvety red rose, and deep earthy patchouli. It opens with a tart fruit bite that carries a distinct liqueur warmth. Give it ten minutes. The scent quickly deepens into a lush bouquet of white lily, powdery violet, and sweet jasmine petals. Warm ambe…

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Christian Provenzano composed Ignite for Boadicea the Victorious as a dense floral amber anchored by a noticeable sweet cherry opening. Bright lime and pink pepper cut through the initial fruitiness before violet and jasmine sambac take control of the heart. As the top notes settle, heliotrope introduces a soft almond…

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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 Queen or Ignite?

Ignite takes 4 of 7 categories. Red Queen is rated 3.69/5 from 26 votes; Ignite is rated 4.08/5 from 189 votes. Choose Red Queen for a patchouli and white floral character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Ignite for a powdery and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Red Queen or Ignite?

Red Queen lasts longest (Red Queen 76/100, Ignite 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Red Queen or Ignite?

Ignite projects furthest (Ignite 72/100, Red Queen 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Red Queen and Ignite smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Rose, Cherry and Violet.

Is Red Queen or Ignite better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Red Queen and Ignite?

Red Queen features Patchouli, Rose, Lily, Cherry and Violet. Ignite has top notes of Cherry, Peach, Lime and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Violet, Heliotrope and Rose, a base of Musk, Amber, Vanilla and Patchouli.