Fragrance comparison

The Red Moon vs Smesh

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 286 ratings analysed

The Red Moon

In The Box

4.0014 votes

Rank #43,280 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Smesh

Superz.

3.83272 votes

Rank #3,771 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Smesh takes 4 of 5 categories.

The Red Moon
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Smesh
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

The Red Moon1/5

Smesh4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The Red MoonIn The Box

SmeshSuperz.

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 59%Had 6%Want 34%

3.83/ 5 · 272 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

Category winnerSmeshRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

29%Like

21%Ok

0%Dislike

7%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

56%Love

15%Like

10%Ok

5%Dislike

14%Hate

222 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevitySmesh

SillageSmesh

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value58

Category winnerThe Red MoonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

woody77%

lavender69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

amber92%

vanilla84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Blood OrangeSpicesBlack Pepper

Heart

LavenderOrange Blossom

Base

AmberWoody NotesMossWhite SandalwoodTonka Bean

Top

LavenderBlood OrangeNeroli

Heart

SpicesCashmeranCinnamon

Base

AmberVanillaMossVetiverTonka BeanCedarwood

InformationalShared notesBlood Orange, Spices, Lavender 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

Spring44

Summer0

Fall78

Winter100

Day13

Night100

Spring83

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex13

Women0

Men78

Unisex16

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,280

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#3,771

PerfumerHüseyin Erdoğmuş

Launched—

Reviews48

Category winnerSmeshHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Red Moon by In The Box is a spicy amber fragrance that centers on a bold blood orange opening. This 2025 release blends peppery heat with a creamy heart of lavender and orange blossom. Designed for men who appreciate warmth, it settles into a smooth base of white sandalwood and tonka bean, ideal for crisp autumn e…

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Smesh by Superz. is a woody spicy scent launched in 2023. It blends blood orange and lavender with a heavy cashmeran and tonka base. This bold, extrait-strength fragrance suits confident individuals looking for a dominant presence during autumn and winter nights. Its profile shifts from a sharp citrus hit into a long-…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, The Red Moon or Smesh?

Smesh takes 4 of 5 categories. The Red Moon is rated 4.00/5 from 14 votes; Smesh is rated 3.83/5 from 272 votes. Choose The Red Moon for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Smesh for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, The Red Moon or Smesh?

Smesh lasts longest (Smesh 82/100, The Red Moon 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Red Moon or Smesh?

Smesh projects furthest (Smesh 73/100, The Red Moon 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Red Moon and Smesh smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Blood Orange, Spices, Lavender and Amber.

Is The Red Moon or Smesh better for summer or winter?

The Red Moon suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Red Moon and Smesh?

The Red Moon has top notes of Blood Orange, Spices and Black Pepper, heart notes of Lavender and Orange Blossom, a base of Amber, Woody Notes, Moss and White Sandalwood. Smesh has top notes of Lavender, Blood Orange and Neroli, heart notes of Spices, Cashmeran and Cinnamon, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Moss and Vetiver.