Russian Present Red vs Azzura
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Azzura takes 4 of 5 categories.
Russian Present RedChoose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
AzzuraChoose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer.
Russian Present Red1/5
Azzura4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Azzura
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Azzura
- Sillage & projection
- Azzura
- Value for money
- Russian Present Red
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Azzura
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Russian Present RedSergio NeroAzzuraAzzaroWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.47/ 5 · 19 votes
Have 38%Had 8%Want 54%
3.49/ 5 · 388 votes
Have 45%Had 55%Want 0%
Category winnerAzzuraRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate16%Love
47%Like
11%Ok
21%Dislike
5%Hate
19 votes · too few to score
24%Love
49%Like
3%Ok
22%Dislike
1%Hate
358 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAzzura
SillageAzzura
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRussian Present RedBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
vanilla92%
fruity84%
musky77%
powdery69%
sweet61%
fruity100%
citrus92%
green84%
sweet77%
aromatic69%
white floral61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both citrus, fruity and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
OrangeBlack CurrantMandarin OrangeCassia BourbonBergamot
Heart
ApricotRoseJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyLily
Base
MuskVanillaTonka BeanAmberCedar
Top
Mandarin OrangeCassiaBergamotRed BerriesLily-of-the-Valley
Heart
ApricotBlack CurrantJasmineRose
Base
YuzuFigVanilla
InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Apricot. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring60
Summer40
Fall100
Winter40
Day100
Night40
Spring73
Summer100
Fall0
Winter25
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#24,866
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews7
Overall rank#9,309
PerfumerLaurent Bruyere
Launched—
Reviews41
Category winnerAzzuraHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotRussian Present Red by Sergio Nero opens with a bright splash of orange and black currant, settling into a heart of apricot and floral notes. It is a floral fruity scent that feels playful and easy to wear. This 2015 release provides a soft, sweet experience that works well for casual daytime activities during the war…
Reviews →Azzura by Azzaro is a floral fruity fragrance launched in 1999. It opens with vibrant mandarin orange and bergamot before settling into a heart of apricot, jasmine, and rose. This scent captures a Mediterranean feel that performs well during warmer spring and summer days, offering a distinct profile for those who enjo…
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, Russian Present Red or Azzura?
Azzura takes 4 of 5 categories. Russian Present Red is rated 3.47/5 from 19 votes; Azzura is rated 3.49/5 from 388 votes. Choose Russian Present Red for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Azzura for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer.
Which lasts longer, Russian Present Red or Azzura?
Azzura lasts longest (Azzura 63/100, Russian Present Red 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Russian Present Red or Azzura?
Azzura projects furthest (Azzura 60/100, Russian Present Red 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Russian Present Red and Azzura smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Apricot.
Is Russian Present Red or Azzura better for summer or winter?
Russian Present Red suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Russian Present Red and Azzura?
Russian Present Red has top notes of Orange, Black Currant, Mandarin Orange and Cassia Bourbon, heart notes of Apricot, Rose, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Amber. Azzura has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Cassia, Bergamot and Red Berries, heart notes of Apricot, Black Currant, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Yuzu, Fig and Vanilla.
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