Fragrance comparison

Red Redemption vs West

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 594 ratings analysed

6 wins

Red Redemption

Ojar

3.8054 votes

Rank #13,223 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

West

Ellis Brooklyn

3.44540 votes

Rank #14,382 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.
West
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Red Redemption6/7

West1/7

Ratings & consensus: Red Redemption
Community sentiment: West
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

WestEllis Brooklyn

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 54 votes

Have 35%Had 6%Want 59%

3.44/ 5 · 540 votes

Have 56%Had 16%Want 27%

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

18%Love

36%Like

21%Ok

21%Dislike

4%Hate

540 votes

Category winnerWestMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityRed Redemption

SillageRed Redemption

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value45

Category winnerRed RedemptionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

musky83%

amber65%

rose48%

powdery30%

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

fresh69%

floral61%

Scent match27%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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Blood OrangeClementineBasilLemon

Heart2 to 3 hours

GingerPear BlossomWater Lily

Base2 to 4 hours

OakmossVetiverAmber

InformationalShared notesBlood Orange, Vetiver and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for West, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring90

Summer50

Fall100

Winter90

Day100

Night100

Spring86

Summer100

Fall23

Winter9

Day100

Night10

Category winnerRed RedemptionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex67

Women20

Men7

Unisex44

Women49

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,223

PerfumerJordi Fernández

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#14,382

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews108

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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West by Ellis Brooklyn is a tart, sunlit citrus fragrance built on a sharp contrast between bright fruit and savory green botanicals. It opens with an energetic burst of blood orange, clementine, and tangy lemon, sharpened by the pungent green facet of fresh basil. As the juicy opening settles, middle notes of spicy g…

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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 West?

Red Redemption takes 6 of 7 categories. Red Redemption is rated 3.80/5 from 54 votes; West is rated 3.44/5 from 540 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 West for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Red Redemption or West?

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

Which projects more, Red Redemption or West?

Red Redemption projects furthest (Red Redemption 69/100, West 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Red Redemption and West smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Blood Orange, Vetiver and Oakmoss.

Is Red Redemption or West better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Red Redemption and West?

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. West has top notes of Blood Orange, Clementine, Basil and Lemon, heart notes of Ginger, Pear Blossom and Water Lily, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver and Amber.