Fragrance comparison

Royal Eagle Red vs Usher He

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 491 ratings analysed

4 wins

Royal Eagle Red

Stefano Ricci

4.2564 votes

Rank #30,139 AmberSweet

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43%scent match

Some overlap

Usher He

Usher

3.95427 votes

Rank #7,502 WoodyFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Royal Eagle Red takes 4 of 7 categories.

Royal Eagle Red
Choose it for a amber and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Usher He
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Royal Eagle Red4/7

Usher He3/7

Ratings & consensus: Royal Eagle Red
Community sentiment: Royal Eagle Red
Longevity: Royal Eagle Red
Sillage & projection: Royal Eagle Red
Value for money: Usher He
Versatility: Usher He
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Usher He

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Royal Eagle RedStefano Ricci

Usher HeUsher

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 64 votes

Have 32%Had 7%Want 60%

3.95/ 5 · 427 votes

Have 54%Had 33%Want 13%

Category winnerRoyal Eagle RedRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

33%Like

11%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

64 votes

26%Love

57%Like

5%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

427 votes

Category winnerRoyal Eagle RedMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityRoyal Eagle Red

SillageRoyal Eagle Red

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value18

¤ Price value74

Category winnerUsher HeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

sweet92%

woody84%

soft spicy77%

fruity69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

ozonic69%

powdery61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, sweet and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperViolet LeafGrapefruitCardamom

Heart

PineappleCinnamonSageMelon

Base

AmberGuaiac WoodVanillaCedar

Top15 to 30 minutes

MelonPineappleLemon Verbena

Heart1 to 2 hours

White PepperBlue LavenderVetiverViolet Leaf

Base2 to 4 hours

SuedeSandalwoodGuaiac WoodMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Pineapple, Melon and Amber. Durations are only published for Usher He, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring88

Summer29

Fall100

Winter96

Day44

Night100

Spring99

Summer81

Fall100

Winter84

Day100

Night97

Category winnerUsher HeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men76

Unisex17

Women7

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,139

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,502

PerfumerHonorine Blanc, Richard Herpin

Launched—

Reviews87

Category winnerUsher HeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Stefano Ricci Royal Eagle Red is a rich, warm fragrance for men that balances bright fruit with cozy spice and smooth woods. The scent opens with a lively splash of tart grapefruit and spicy pink pepper, quickly giving way to a heart of juicy pineapple, sweet melon, and warm cinnamon. As it settles onto the skin, a de…

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Usher He by Usher opens with a burst of sweet melon and juicy pineapple, brightened by herbal lemon verbena. This initial fruity splash quickly picks up a kick of white pepper, cool blue lavender, and fresh violet leaf in the heart. As the early brightness settles, the base introduces smooth sandalwood, soft suede, an…

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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, Royal Eagle Red or Usher He?

Royal Eagle Red takes 4 of 7 categories. Royal Eagle Red is rated 4.25/5 from 64 votes; Usher He is rated 3.95/5 from 427 votes. Choose Royal Eagle Red for a amber and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Usher He for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Royal Eagle Red or Usher He?

Royal Eagle Red lasts longest (Royal Eagle Red 75/100, Usher He 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Royal Eagle Red or Usher He?

Royal Eagle Red projects furthest (Royal Eagle Red 67/100, Usher He 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Royal Eagle Red and Usher He smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Pineapple, Melon and Amber.

Is Royal Eagle Red or Usher He better for summer or winter?

For summer, Usher He is the stronger pick. For winter, Royal Eagle Red is the stronger pick. Royal Eagle Red suits evening wear; Usher He suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Royal Eagle Red and Usher He?

Royal Eagle Red has top notes of Pink Pepper, Violet Leaf, Grapefruit and Cardamom, heart notes of Pineapple, Cinnamon, Sage and Melon, a base of Amber, Guaiac Wood, Vanilla and Cedar. Usher He has top notes of Melon, Pineapple and Lemon Verbena, heart notes of White Pepper, Blue Lavender, Vetiver and Violet Leaf, a base of Suede, Sandalwood, Guaiac Wood and Musk.