Fragrance comparison

Red Redemption vs Mandarine Glaciale

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 800 ratings analysed

6 wins

Red Redemption

Ojar

3.8054 votes

Rank #13,223 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Mandarine Glaciale

Atelier Cologne

3.55746 votes

Rank #34,805 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Red Redemption takes 6 of 7 categories.

Red Redemption
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Mandarine Glaciale
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in spring.

Red Redemption6/7

Mandarine Glaciale1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Red RedemptionOjar

Mandarine GlacialeAtelier Cologne

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 54 votes

Have 35%Had 6%Want 59%

3.55/ 5 · 746 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

Category winnerRed RedemptionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

20%Like

3%Ok

23%Dislike

13%Hate

30 votes

19%Love

47%Like

6%Ok

26%Dislike

2%Hate

746 votes

Category winnerMandarine GlacialeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityRed Redemption

SillageRed Redemption

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value39

Category winnerRed RedemptionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

musky83%

amber65%

rose48%

powdery30%

citrus100%

fresh spicy86%

aromatic72%

fresh58%

earthy44%

woody30%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Blood OrangePink Pepper

Heart

RoseWhite AmberVetiverPatchouli

Base

White MuskOakmossVanilla

Top

Mandarin OrangeLemonBergamot

Heart

GingerPetitgrainJasmine

Base

VetiverOakmossWhite Amber

InformationalShared notesWhite Amber, Vetiver 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

Spring90

Summer50

Fall100

Winter90

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Category winnerRed RedemptionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex67

Women20

Men18

Unisex71

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,223

PerfumerJordi Fernández

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#34,805

PerfumerJérôme Epinette

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRed RedemptionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Red Redemption by Ojar is a woody spicy fragrance that leans into a punchy blood orange opening followed by vetiver and patchouli. It creates a modern profile suitable for both men and women who prefer scents that project presence in casual settings. The composition feels straightforward, offering a clear scent footpr…

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Mandarine Glaciale opens with a cold burst of tart mandarin orange, sour lemon, and crisp bergamot that feels like snapping a fresh peel in heat. As the initial citrus spray settles, zesty ginger root and green petitgrain add a sharp, frosty edge that cuts clean through summer humidity. The scent dry down turns dry an…

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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 Redemption or Mandarine Glaciale?

Red Redemption takes 6 of 7 categories. Red Redemption is rated 3.80/5 from 54 votes; Mandarine Glaciale is rated 3.55/5 from 746 votes. Choose Red Redemption for a citrus and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Mandarine Glaciale for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Red Redemption or Mandarine Glaciale?

Red Redemption lasts longest (Red Redemption 82/100, Mandarine Glaciale 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Red Redemption or Mandarine Glaciale?

Red Redemption projects furthest (Red Redemption 69/100, Mandarine Glaciale 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Red Redemption and Mandarine Glaciale smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include White Amber, Vetiver and Oakmoss.

Is Red Redemption or Mandarine Glaciale better for summer or winter?

For summer, Red Redemption is the stronger pick. For winter, Red Redemption is the stronger pick. Red Redemption suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Red Redemption and Mandarine Glaciale?

Red Redemption has top notes of Blood Orange and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Rose, White Amber, Vetiver and Patchouli, a base of White Musk, Oakmoss and Vanilla. Mandarine Glaciale has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Ginger, Petitgrain and Jasmine, a base of Vetiver, Oakmoss and White Amber.