Fragrance comparison

Si Pure vs Russian Present Red

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 31 ratings analysed

3 wins

Si Pure

Saint Amour · 1997

3.6712 votes

Rank #57,813 White FloralCitrus

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69%scent match

Closely related

Russian Present Red

Sergio Nero

3.4719 votes

Rank #22,586 CitrusVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Si Pure takes 3 of 5 categories.

Si Pure
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Russian Present Red
Choose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Si Pure3/5

Russian Present Red2/5

Ratings & consensus: Si Pure
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Si Pure
Sillage & projection: Si Pure
Value for money: Russian Present Red
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Russian Present Red

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Si PureSaint Amour

Russian Present RedSergio Nero

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 24%Had 24%Want 51%

3.47/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 38%Had 8%Want 54%

Category winnerSi PureRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

58%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

16%Love

47%Like

11%Ok

21%Dislike

5%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevitySi Pure

SillageSi Pure

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value100

Category winnerRussian Present RedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

vanilla84%

powdery77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

citrus100%

vanilla92%

fruity84%

musky77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

Scent match69%Closely related · both citrus, vanilla and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ApricotBergamotOrange

Heart

JasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VanillaMuskCedar

Top

OrangeBlack CurrantMandarin OrangeCassia BourbonBergamot

Heart

ApricotRoseJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyLily

Base

MuskVanillaTonka BeanAmberCedar

InformationalShared notesApricot, Bergamot, Orange and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night17

Spring60

Summer40

Fall100

Winter40

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,813

PerfumerNot listed

Launched1997

Reviews0

Overall rank#22,586

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerRussian Present RedHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Si Pure by Saint Amour is a bright floral fruity perfume that opens with a cheerful splash of sweet apricot, crisp bergamot, and sunny orange zest. It quickly settles into a clean heart of white jasmine petals and fresh lily-of-the-valley, giving off the relaxed feel of an airy spring morning. As it dries down, the sc…

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Russian 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…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Si Pure or Russian Present Red?

Si Pure takes 3 of 5 categories. Si Pure is rated 3.67/5 from 12 votes; Russian Present Red is rated 3.47/5 from 19 votes. Choose Si Pure for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Russian Present Red for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Si Pure or Russian Present Red?

Si Pure lasts longest (Si Pure 75/100, Russian Present Red 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Si Pure or Russian Present Red?

Si Pure projects furthest (Si Pure 63/100, Russian Present Red 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Si Pure and Russian Present Red smell similar?

Closely related: a 69% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, vanilla and fruity accords. Common notes include Apricot, Bergamot, Orange and Jasmine.

Is Si Pure or Russian Present Red better for summer or winter?

Si Pure suits daytime wear; Russian Present Red suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Si Pure and Russian Present Red?

Si Pure has top notes of Apricot, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Cedar. 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.