Fragrance comparison

Red Redemption vs Reasons

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 526 ratings analysed

6 wins

Red Redemption

Ojar

3.8054 votes

Rank #13,223 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

Reasons

Amouage

3.59472 votes

Rank #37,464 WoodyWarm 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.
Reasons
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Red Redemption6/7

Reasons1/7

Ratings & consensus: Red Redemption
Community sentiment: Reasons
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

ReasonsAmouage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 54 votes

Have 35%Had 6%Want 59%

3.59/ 5 · 472 votes

Have 83%Had 17%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

33%Love

25%Like

22%Ok

10%Dislike

11%Hate

472 votes

Category winnerReasonsMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityRed Redemption

SillageRed Redemption

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value19

Category winnerRed RedemptionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

musky83%

amber65%

rose48%

powdery30%

woody100%

warm spicy86%

amber72%

aromatic58%

balsamic44%

powdery30%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both amber and powdery

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

Pink PepperCardamomCinnamonHazelnut

Heart

PineDavanaCypriolCashmeranWhite AmberPatchouli

Base

Palo SantoMyrrhSandalwoodBenzoinCedarwoodOakmossMuskVetiver

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, White Amber, Vetiver and Patchouli. 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

Spring73

Summer38

Fall100

Winter92

Day100

Night98

Category winnerRed RedemptionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex67

Women20

Men34

Unisex48

Women18

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,223

PerfumerJordi Fernández

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#37,464

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

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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Reasons by Amouage blends dry cedarwood and green pine needles with a soft hazelnut opening. Designed by Bertrand Duchaufour, this 2024 release shifts from a spicy, warm start into a quiet, meditative woody base. It suits collectors looking for a low-projection, contemplative skin scent for cool autumn days and quiet …

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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 Reasons?

Red Redemption takes 6 of 7 categories. Red Redemption is rated 3.80/5 from 54 votes; Reasons is rated 3.59/5 from 472 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 Reasons for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Red Redemption or Reasons?

Red Redemption lasts longest (Red Redemption 82/100, Reasons 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Red Redemption or Reasons?

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

Do Red Redemption and Reasons smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and powdery accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, White Amber, Vetiver and Patchouli.

Is Red Redemption or Reasons better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Red Redemption and Reasons?

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. Reasons has top notes of Pink Pepper, Cardamom, Cinnamon and Hazelnut, heart notes of Pine, Davana, Cypriol and Cashmeran, a base of Palo Santo, Myrrh, Sandalwood and Benzoin.