Fragrance comparison

Red Sigh vs Baroko

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 17 ratings analysed

Red Sigh

Synapse

3.004 votes

Rank #71,217 CinnamonWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Baroko

Madamirma

4.3813 votes

Rank #31,698 Warm SpicyRum

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Baroko takes 4 of 4 categories.

Red Sigh
Choose it for a cinnamon and warm spicy character. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Baroko
Choose it for a warm spicy and rum character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Red Sigh0/4

Baroko4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Red SighSynapse

BarokoMadamirma

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 30%Had 0%Want 70%

4.38/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 18%Had 5%Want 77%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

77%Love

8%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityBaroko

SillageBaroko

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value70

Category winnerBarokoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

cinnamon100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

amber69%

sweet61%

warm spicy100%

rum91%

woody83%

amber74%

cinnamon65%

sweet56%

Scent match61%Closely related · both warm spicy, woody and cinnamon

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Tonka BeanAloe VeraTobaccoOrangeAmber

Heart

CinnamonCedarMusk

Base

VanillaTonka

Top

RumCinnamonSesame

Heart

Oriental notesPatchouliWoody NotesSandal

Base

TobaccoTonkaMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesTobacco, Amber, Cinnamon and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night100

Spring8

Summer17

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night90

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex50

Women25

Men27

Unisex55

Women18

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#71,217

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#31,698

PerfumerValerie Bessone

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerBarokoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Red Sigh by Synapse is a dry and woody amber fragrance that relies on a distinct blend of cinnamon and creole tobacco. The scent opens with an unusual aloe vera note that provides a clean, watery contrast to the warm spices that follow. It settles into a comforting base of vanilla and cedar, making it an ideal choice …

Reviews →

Baroko by Madamirma is a fragrance for women and men. Baroko was launched in 2023. The nose behind this fragrance is Valerie Bessone. Top notes are Rum, Cinnamon and Sesame; middle notes are Oriental notes, Patchouli, Woody Notes and Sandal; base notes are Tobacco, Tonka, Musk and Amber.

Reviews →

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 Sigh or Baroko?

Baroko takes 4 of 4 categories. Red Sigh is rated 3.00/5 from 4 votes; Baroko is rated 4.38/5 from 13 votes. Choose Red Sigh for a cinnamon and warm spicy character. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Baroko for a warm spicy and rum character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Red Sigh or Baroko?

Baroko lasts longest (Baroko 71/100, Red Sigh 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Red Sigh or Baroko?

Baroko projects furthest (Baroko 61/100, Red Sigh 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Red Sigh and Baroko smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and cinnamon accords. Common notes include Tobacco, Amber, Cinnamon and Musk.

Is Red Sigh or Baroko better for summer or winter?

Red Sigh suits day or night wear; Baroko suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Red Sigh and Baroko?

Red Sigh has top notes of Tonka Bean, Aloe Vera, Tobacco and Orange, heart notes of Cinnamon, Cedar and Musk, a base of Vanilla and Tonka. Baroko has top notes of Rum, Cinnamon and Sesame, heart notes of Oriental notes, Patchouli, Woody Notes and Sandal, a base of Tobacco, Tonka, Musk and Amber.