Fragrance comparison

The Red vs Nesmat Al Oud

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 42 ratings analysed

The Red

The Sum

3.4937 votes

Rank #56,243 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Nesmat Al Oud

Adyan by Anfar

5.005 votes

Rank #36,069 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nesmat Al Oud takes 2 of 3 categories.

The Red
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Nesmat Al Oud
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

The Red1/3

Nesmat Al Oud2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The RedThe Sum

Nesmat Al OudAdyan by Anfar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.49/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 22%Had 16%Want 62%

5.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 36%Had 4%Want 60%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityThe Red

SillageNesmat Al Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value86

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

amber83%

metallic65%

leather48%

tobacco30%

woody100%

amber92%

leather84%

warm spicy77%

animalic69%

patchouli61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and leather

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

LeatherSaffronWoody Notes

Heart

CedarwoodPatchouliAmber

Base

AmbergrisAgarwood (Oud)Vanilla

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

Spring75

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,243

PerfumerJosh Meyer

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#36,069

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNesmat Al OudHigher 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…

Reviews →

Nesmat Al Oud by Adyan by Anfar is a Oriental Woody fragrance for men. Nesmat Al Oud was launched in 2020. Top notes are Leather, Saffron and Woody Notes; middle notes are Cedarwood, Patchouli and Amber; base notes are Ambergris, Agarwood (Oud) and Vanilla.

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, The Red or Nesmat Al Oud?

Nesmat Al Oud takes 2 of 3 categories. The Red is rated 3.49/5 from 37 votes; Nesmat Al Oud is rated 5.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose The Red for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Nesmat Al Oud for a woody and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, The Red or Nesmat Al Oud?

The Red lasts longest (The Red 80/100, Nesmat Al Oud 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Red or Nesmat Al Oud?

Projection is very close: Nesmat Al Oud 61/100, The Red 59/100 for sillage.

Do The Red and Nesmat Al Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and leather accords. Common notes include Saffron and Amber.

Is The Red or Nesmat Al Oud better for summer or winter?

The Red suits daytime wear; Nesmat Al Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Red and Nesmat Al Oud?

The Red features Saffron and Amber. Nesmat Al Oud has top notes of Leather, Saffron and Woody Notes, heart notes of Cedarwood, Patchouli and Amber, a base of Ambergris, Agarwood (Oud) and Vanilla.