Fragrance comparison

Red Tea vs Noir Absolute

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 34 ratings analysed

3 wins

Red Tea

Proad

4.1029 votes

Rank #38,716 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

Noir Absolute

Testament London

4.005 votes

Rank #46,479 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Red Tea takes 3 of 4 categories.

Red Tea
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Noir Absolute
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Red Tea3/4

Noir Absolute1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Red TeaProad

Noir AbsoluteTestament London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 28%Had 4%Want 68%

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 14%Had 5%Want 82%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

34%Like

17%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

60%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityRed Tea

SillageNoir Absolute

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value44

Category winnerRed TeaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fruity92%

floral84%

sweet77%

fresh69%

woody61%

citrus100%

woody92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both citrus, fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotMandarin OrangeGrapefruit

Heart2 to 4 hours

RaspberryPeachPeonyRed Tea

Base3 to 6 hours

Transparent WoodsVetiverMusk

Top

BergamotGrapefruitMandarin OrangeRose

Heart

JasminePlumRaspberry

Base

AmberPatchouliSandalwoodVetiverVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Raspberry. Durations are only published for Red Tea, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer92

Fall33

Winter17

Day100

Night29

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex63

Women38

Men25

Unisex50

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,716

PerfumerQuentin Bisch

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#46,479

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerRed TeaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Red Tea by Proad is a floral perfume that delivers a crisp, sparkling introduction of bergamot, mandarin orange, and tart grapefruit. The citrus opening quickly welcomes a juicy heart where ripe peach and sweet raspberry meet soft peony petals and steeped red tea. As the initial brightness settles, the base develops a…

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Noir Absolute by Testament London starts with a bright citrus sparkle of grapefruit and mandarin orange before turning into a deep, jammy plum and raspberry center. A warm foundation of patchouli, amber, and vanilla grounds the fragrance, making it a rich option for cold winter nights.

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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 Tea or Noir Absolute?

Red Tea takes 3 of 4 categories. Red Tea is rated 4.10/5 from 29 votes; Noir Absolute is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose Red Tea for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Noir Absolute for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Red Tea or Noir Absolute?

Red Tea lasts longest (Red Tea 61/100, Noir Absolute 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Red Tea or Noir Absolute?

Noir Absolute projects furthest (Noir Absolute 67/100, Red Tea 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Red Tea and Noir Absolute smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Raspberry.

Is Red Tea or Noir Absolute better for summer or winter?

Red Tea suits daytime wear; Noir Absolute suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Red Tea and Noir Absolute?

Red Tea has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Raspberry, Peach, Peony and Red Tea, a base of Transparent Woods, Vetiver and Musk. Noir Absolute has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Rose, heart notes of Jasmine, Plum and Raspberry, a base of Amber, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Vetiver.