Fragrance comparison

Taurus vs RedColorado

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

Updated 26 Oct 2026 318 ratings analysed

Taurus

Demeter Fragrance

3.676 votes

Rank #63,301 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

RedColorado

M. Micallef

3.70312 votes

Rank #7,888 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

RedColorado takes 3 of 4 categories.

Taurus
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
RedColorado
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Taurus1/4

RedColorado3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: RedColorado
Sillage & projection: RedColorado
Value for money: Taurus
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: RedColorado

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TaurusDemeter Fragrance

RedColoradoM. Micallef

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 18%Had 9%Want 73%

3.70/ 5 · 312 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

33%Love

30%Like

19%Ok

12%Dislike

7%Hate

230 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityRedColorado

SillageRedColorado

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value46

Category winnerTaurusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic83%

musky65%

powdery48%

conifer30%

woody100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

conifer48%

green30%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and conifer

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CedarPineBlack MuskGuaiac WoodLemon

No top / heart / base split published

Top

PineCypressFirGreen LeavesBergamot

Heart

Guaiac WoodWoodsy NotesPatchouliCedarSandalwoodRose

Base

LeatherVanilla

InformationalShared notesCedar, Pine and Guaiac Wood. Durations are only published for Taurus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Spring76

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

Casual 41%Work 35%Date 15%Party 9%

Men70

Unisex25

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,301

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,888

PerfumerUrs Castelletti

Launched—

Reviews28

Category winnerRedColoradoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Demeter Fragrance Taurus opens with an immediate crackle of crushed pine needles and a sharp slice of fresh lemon. The opening is bright, resinous, and distinctly green. As the initial citrus sparkle fades over the first twenty minutes, dry cedar shavings and smoky guaiac wood step forward to anchor the center. The dr…

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RedColorado is a bold woody and aromatic fragrance that captures the crisp essence of a high-altitude forest. With prominent notes of pine, cypress, and fir, it sits firmly in the outdoorsy category. It dries down into a rugged blend of leather and vanilla, making it a distinct choice for autumn days spent outdoors or…

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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, Taurus or RedColorado?

RedColorado takes 3 of 4 categories. Taurus is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes; RedColorado is rated 3.70/5 from 312 votes. Choose Taurus for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose RedColorado for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Taurus or RedColorado?

RedColorado lasts longest (RedColorado 77/100, Taurus 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Taurus or RedColorado?

RedColorado projects furthest (RedColorado 67/100, Taurus 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Taurus and RedColorado smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and conifer accords. Common notes include Cedar, Pine and Guaiac Wood.

Is Taurus or RedColorado better for summer or winter?

Taurus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Taurus and RedColorado?

Taurus features Cedar, Pine, Black Musk, Guaiac Wood and Lemon. RedColorado has top notes of Pine, Cypress, Fir and Green Leaves, heart notes of Guaiac Wood, Woodsy Notes, Patchouli and Cedar, a base of Leather and Vanilla.