Fragrance comparison

RED ROAD vs Rum Tropique

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

Updated 6 Nov 2026 57 ratings analysed

4 wins

RED ROAD

YAFOOOH

4.2114 votes

Rank #46,375 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Rum Tropique

Le Monde Gourmand

3.7443 votes

Rank #19,923 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

RED ROAD takes 4 of 6 categories.

RED ROAD
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Rum Tropique
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

RED ROAD4/6

Rum Tropique2/6

Ratings & consensus: RED ROAD
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: RED ROAD
Sillage & projection: RED ROAD
Value for money: Rum Tropique
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): RED ROAD
Fragranxe ranking: Rum Tropique

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RED ROADYAFOOOH

Rum TropiqueLe Monde Gourmand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 23%Had 9%Want 68%

3.74/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 32%Had 3%Want 65%

Category winnerRED ROADRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

7%Dislike

7%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

37%Love

26%Like

21%Ok

7%Dislike

9%Hate

43 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityRED ROAD

SillageRED ROAD

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value83

Category winnerRum TropiqueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

caramel84%

tropical77%

amber69%

coca-cola61%

sweet100%

fruity91%

coconut83%

rum74%

tropical65%

lactonic56%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both sweet, fruity and tropical

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Coca-ColaPineappleGrapefruitLemonRum

Heart2-4 hrs

RaspberryLitchiCoconutYlang YlangIris

Base6-8+ hrs

CaramelAmberSandalwoodTobaccoPatchouli

Top15 to 30 minutes

Coconut

Heart1 to 2 hours

PineappleMilk

Base2 to 4 hours

RumCaramel

Category winnerRED ROADLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer44

Fall78

Winter89

Day38

Night100

Spring67

Summer100

Fall29

Winter19

Day100

Night79

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men0

Unisex16

Women84

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,375

PerfumerSaeed Alqarni

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#19,923

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerRum TropiqueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

RED ROAD by YAFOOOH opens with a fizzy splash of chilled Coca-Cola, dark rum, and tart grapefruit. As the bubbly opening calms, sweet pineapple and creamy coconut blend with ripe raspberry to create a fun, tropical center. The base anchors the fragrance with thick caramel, warm amber, and a gentle hint of dry tobacco …

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Rum Tropique by Le Monde Gourmand delivers an unapologetic tropical gourmand profile centered on sweet fruit and rich confectionery tones. The scent opens immediately with creamy coconut before introducing a core of bright pineapple and smooth milk. In the base, deep rum and melted caramel lend a warm, boozy sweetness…

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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 ROAD or Rum Tropique?

RED ROAD takes 4 of 6 categories. RED ROAD is rated 4.21/5 from 14 votes; Rum Tropique is rated 3.74/5 from 43 votes. Choose RED ROAD for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Rum Tropique for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, RED ROAD or Rum Tropique?

RED ROAD lasts longest (RED ROAD 56/100, Rum Tropique 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, RED ROAD or Rum Tropique?

RED ROAD projects furthest (RED ROAD 55/100, Rum Tropique 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do RED ROAD and Rum Tropique smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and tropical accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Rum, Coconut and Caramel.

Is RED ROAD or Rum Tropique better for summer or winter?

RED ROAD suits evening wear; Rum Tropique suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in RED ROAD and Rum Tropique?

RED ROAD has top notes of Coca-Cola, Pineapple, Grapefruit and Lemon, heart notes of Raspberry, Litchi, Coconut and Ylang Ylang, a base of Caramel, Amber, Sandalwood and Tobacco. Rum Tropique has top notes of Coconut, heart notes of Pineapple and Milk, a base of Rum and Caramel.