Fragrance comparison

The Red vs Anotha Gold

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 41 ratings analysed

3 wins

The Red

The Sum

3.4937 votes

Rank #56,243 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Anotha Gold

Adyan by Anfar

3.504 votes

Rank #61,659 FloralWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Red takes 3 of 3 categories.

The Red
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Anotha Gold
Choose it for a floral and warm spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

The Red3/3

Anotha Gold0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The RedThe Sum

Anotha GoldAdyan by Anfar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.49/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 22%Had 16%Want 62%

3.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 26%Had 11%Want 63%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

35%Like

5%Ok

35%Dislike

0%Hate

37 votes

25%Love

25%Like

25%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityThe Red

SillageThe Red

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value85

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

amber83%

metallic65%

leather48%

tobacco30%

floral100%

warm spicy92%

animalic84%

woody77%

amber69%

rose61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both warm spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

SaffronAmber

No top / heart / base split published

Top

RoseSaffron

Heart

MagnoliaWhite Flowers

Base

Cambodian OudAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesSaffron and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring31

Summer23

Fall100

Winter85

Day100

Night89

Spring100

Summer80

Fall20

Winter20

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,243

PerfumerJosh Meyer

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#61,659

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerThe RedHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Red by The Sum opens with a distinct burst of bitter saffron and dry smoke, setting an atmospheric tone right from the first spray. Created by perfumer Josh Meyer in 2016, this Eau de Parfum centers around warm spicy accords, dark leather undertones, and a resinous amber base. A cool metallic tang runs through the…

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Anotha Gold by Adyan by Anfar is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women and men. Anotha Gold was launched in 2021. Top notes are Rose and Saffron; middle notes are Magnolia and White Flowers; base notes are Cambodian Oud, Amber and Musk.

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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, The Red or Anotha Gold?

The Red takes 3 of 3 categories. The Red is rated 3.49/5 from 37 votes; Anotha Gold is rated 3.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose The Red for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Anotha Gold for a floral and warm spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, The Red or Anotha Gold?

The Red lasts longest (The Red 80/100, Anotha Gold 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Red or Anotha Gold?

The Red projects furthest (The Red 59/100, Anotha Gold 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Red and Anotha Gold smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Saffron and Amber.

Is The Red or Anotha Gold better for summer or winter?

The Red suits daytime wear; Anotha Gold suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Red and Anotha Gold?

The Red features Saffron and Amber. Anotha Gold has top notes of Rose and Saffron, heart notes of Magnolia and White Flowers, a base of Cambodian Oud, Amber and Musk.