The Red vs Rasha
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Rasha takes 4 of 6 categories.
The RedChoose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
RashaChoose it for a rose and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
The Red2/6
Rasha4/6
- Ratings & consensus
- Rasha
- Community sentiment
- Rasha
- Longevity
- The Red
- Sillage & projection
- Rasha
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- The Red
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Rasha
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
The RedThe SumRashaALREHAB PERFUMESWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.49/ 5 · 37 votes
Have 22%Had 16%Want 62%
3.81/ 5 · 676 votes
Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%
Category winnerRashaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate24%Love
35%Like
5%Ok
35%Dislike
0%Hate
37 votes
31%Love
43%Like
6%Ok
14%Dislike
5%Hate
649 votes
Category winnerRashaMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityThe Red
SillageRasha
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
amber83%
metallic65%
leather48%
tobacco30%
rose100%
amber92%
white floral84%
warm spicy77%
oud69%
floral61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both warm spicy and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
SaffronAmber
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
RoseAmberJasmineSaffronAgarwood (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 seasonSpring31
Summer23
Fall100
Winter85
Day100
Night89
Spring59
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerThe RedMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#56,243
PerfumerJosh Meyer
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#1,102
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews128
Category winnerRashaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotThe 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 →Rasha by ALREHAB PERFUMES is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women.
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, The Red or Rasha?
Rasha takes 4 of 6 categories. The Red is rated 3.49/5 from 37 votes; Rasha is rated 3.81/5 from 676 votes. Choose The Red for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Rasha for a rose and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, The Red or Rasha?
The Red lasts longest (The Red 80/100, Rasha 76/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, The Red or Rasha?
Rasha projects furthest (Rasha 67/100, The Red 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Do The Red and Rasha smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Saffron and Amber.
Is The Red or Rasha better for summer or winter?
For summer, The Red is the stronger pick. For winter, Rasha is the stronger pick. The Red suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in The Red and Rasha?
The Red features Saffron and Amber. Rasha features Rose, Amber, Jasmine, Saffron and Agarwood (Oud).
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