Fragrance comparison

The Red vs Randa

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 263 ratings analysed

The Red

The Sum

3.4937 votes

Rank #56,243 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Randa

ALREHAB PERFUMES

3.76226 votes

Rank #4,264 AmberRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Randa takes 4 of 6 categories.

The Red
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Randa
Choose it for a amber and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

The Red1/6

Randa4/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The RedThe Sum

RandaALREHAB PERFUMES

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.49/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 22%Had 16%Want 62%

3.76/ 5 · 226 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

Category winnerRandaRating 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

28%Love

42%Like

6%Ok

20%Dislike

3%Hate

216 votes

Category winnerRandaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageRanda

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value87

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

amber83%

metallic65%

leather48%

tobacco30%

amber100%

rose92%

white floral84%

oud77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

SaffronAmber

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

AmberRoseSaffronJasmineAgarwood (Oud)

No top / heart / base split published

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

Spring29

Summer18

Fall100

Winter91

Day37

Night100

Category winnerThe RedMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,243

PerfumerJosh Meyer

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,264

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews44

Category winnerRandaHigher 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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Randa by ALREHAB PERFUMES is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women.

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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 Randa?

Randa takes 4 of 6 categories. The Red is rated 3.49/5 from 37 votes; Randa is rated 3.76/5 from 226 votes. Choose The Red for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Randa for a amber and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, The Red or Randa?

They last about the same: The Red 80/100, Randa 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, The Red or Randa?

Randa projects furthest (Randa 72/100, The Red 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Red and Randa smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron and Amber.

Is The Red or Randa better for summer or winter?

For summer, The Red is the stronger pick. For winter, Randa is the stronger pick. The Red suits daytime wear; Randa suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.