Fragrance comparison

Red Sigh vs The Invitation

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 9 ratings analysed

Red Sigh

Synapse

3.004 votes

Rank #72,055 CinnamonWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

The Invitation

Sapphire Studios

4.405 votes

Rank #39,980 EarthyTobacco

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Invitation takes 2 of 4 categories.

Red Sigh
Choose it for a cinnamon and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.
The Invitation
Choose it for a earthy and tobacco character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, evening wear.

Red Sigh1/4

The Invitation2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Red Sigh
Sillage & projection: The Invitation
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The Invitation

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Red SighSynapse

The InvitationSapphire Studios

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 30%Had 0%Want 70%

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 10%Had 2%Want 88%

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

60%Love

20%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityRed Sigh

SillageThe Invitation

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

cinnamon100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

amber69%

sweet61%

earthy100%

tobacco92%

iris84%

mossy77%

cinnamon69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both cinnamon and warm spicy

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

TobaccoMoss

Heart

IrisCinnamonRose

Base

AmberTonkaMusk

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

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter25

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex50

Women25

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#72,055

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#39,980

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerThe InvitationHigher 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 …

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The Invitation opens with a rougher, earthy tobacco edge before settling into something softer and more attractive. Moss, rose and powdery iris give it a shadowy floral character, while amber, tonka and musk smooth the dry-down into a warm, lightly sweet finish. It feels suited to shoppers who enjoy moody, textured s…

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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 Sigh or The Invitation?

The Invitation takes 2 of 4 categories. Red Sigh is rated 3.00/5 from 4 votes; The Invitation is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Red Sigh for a cinnamon and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose The Invitation for a earthy and tobacco character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Red Sigh or The Invitation?

Red Sigh lasts longest (Red Sigh 60/100, The Invitation 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Red Sigh or The Invitation?

The Invitation projects furthest (The Invitation 63/100, Red Sigh 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Red Sigh and The Invitation smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share cinnamon and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Tobacco, Amber, Cinnamon and Musk.

Is Red Sigh or The Invitation better for summer or winter?

Red Sigh suits day or night wear; The Invitation suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Red Sigh and The Invitation?

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. The Invitation has top notes of Tobacco and Moss, heart notes of Iris, Cinnamon and Rose, a base of Amber, Tonka and Musk.