Fragrance comparison

Spartacus vs The Red Moon

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 15 ratings analysed

Spartacus

Gris Montaigne Paris

4.001 votes

Rank #61,424 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

The Red Moon

In The Box

4.0014 votes

Rank #40,847 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Spartacus
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.
The Red Moon
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Spartacus2/4

The Red Moon2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SpartacusGris Montaigne Paris

The Red MoonIn The Box

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

4.00/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 59%Had 6%Want 34%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

43%Love

29%Like

21%Ok

0%Dislike

7%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevitySpartacus

SillageSpartacus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value78

Category winnerThe Red MoonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus90%

woody80%

amber70%

fresh spicy60%

animalic50%

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

woody77%

lavender69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both citrus, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Black Pepper

Heart2 to 3 hours

Orange Blossom

Base8 to 12 hours

Woody NotesAmberBourbon VanillaPatchouli

Top

Blood OrangeSpicesBlack Pepper

Heart

LavenderOrange Blossom

Base

AmberWoody NotesMossWhite SandalwoodTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Orange Blossom, Woody Notes and Amber. Durations are only published for Spartacus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring44

Summer0

Fall78

Winter100

Day13

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men88

Unisex13

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,424

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#40,847

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerThe Red MoonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Spartacus by Gris Montaigne Paris pairs sharp black pepper with a clean orange blossom heart, resting on a base of bourbon vanilla, patchouli, amber, and woody notes. It delivers a striking contrast between fresh spicy energy and deep, resinous warmth. The opening provides a peppery bite that quickly softens as citrus…

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The Red Moon by In The Box is a spicy amber fragrance that centers on a bold blood orange opening. This 2025 release blends peppery heat with a creamy heart of lavender and orange blossom. Designed for men who appreciate warmth, it settles into a smooth base of white sandalwood and tonka bean, ideal for crisp autumn e…

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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, Spartacus or The Red Moon?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Spartacus is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; The Red Moon is rated 4.00/5 from 14 votes. Choose Spartacus for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Choose The Red Moon for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Spartacus or The Red Moon?

Spartacus lasts longest (Spartacus 100/100, The Red Moon 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Spartacus or The Red Moon?

Spartacus projects furthest (Spartacus 100/100, The Red Moon 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Spartacus and The Red Moon smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Orange Blossom, Woody Notes and Amber.

Is Spartacus or The Red Moon better for summer or winter?

The Red Moon suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Spartacus and The Red Moon?

Spartacus has top notes of Black Pepper, heart notes of Orange Blossom, a base of Woody Notes, Amber, Bourbon Vanilla and Patchouli. The Red Moon has top notes of Blood Orange, Spices and Black Pepper, heart notes of Lavender and Orange Blossom, a base of Amber, Woody Notes, Moss and White Sandalwood.