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Fragrance comparison

Usher He vs Royal Eagle Red

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

Updated 491 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Royal Eagle Red takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Usher He

    Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

  • Royal Eagle Red

    Choose it for a amber and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Usher He3/7
Royal Eagle Red4/7
Ratings & consensus
Royal Eagle Red
Community sentiment
Royal Eagle Red
Longevity
Royal Eagle Red
Sillage & projection
Royal Eagle Red
Value for money
Usher He
Versatility
Usher He
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Usher He

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Usher HeUsher
Royal Eagle RedStefano Ricci
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.95/ 5 · 427 votes
Have 54%Had 33%Want 13%
4.25/ 5 · 64 votes
Have 32%Had 7%Want 60%
Category winnerRoyal Eagle RedRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
26%Love
57%Like
5%Ok
12%Dislike
1%Hate

427 votes

50%Love
33%Like
11%Ok
5%Dislike
2%Hate

64 votes

Category winnerRoyal Eagle RedMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity55
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate74
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate81
Category winners

LongevityRoyal Eagle Red

SillageRoyal Eagle Red

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value74
¤ Price value18
Category winnerUsher HeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
fresh spicy92%
fruity84%
sweet77%
ozonic69%
powdery61%
amber100%
sweet92%
woody84%
soft spicy77%
fruity69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, sweet and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15 to 30 minutes
MelonPineappleLemon Verbena
Heart1 to 2 hours
White PepperBlue LavenderVetiverViolet Leaf
Base2 to 4 hours
SuedeSandalwoodGuaiac WoodMuskAmber
Top
Pink PepperViolet LeafGrapefruitCardamom
Heart
PineappleCinnamonSageMelon
Base
AmberGuaiac WoodVanillaCedar
InformationalShared notesMelon, Pineapple, Violet Leaf and Guaiac Wood. Durations are only published for Usher He, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring99
Summer81
Fall100
Winter84
Day100
Night97
Spring88
Summer29
Fall100
Winter96
Day44
Night100
Category winnerUsher HeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men92
Unisex8
Women0
Men76
Unisex17
Women7
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,502

PerfumerHonorine Blanc, Richard Herpin

Launched—

Reviews87

Overall rank#30,139

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerUsher HeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Usher He by Usher opens with a burst of sweet melon and juicy pineapple, brightened by herbal lemon verbena. This initial fruity splash quickly picks up a kick of white pepper, cool blue lavender, and fresh violet leaf in the heart. As the early brightness settles, the base introduces smooth sandalwood, soft suede, an…

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Stefano Ricci Royal Eagle Red is a rich, warm fragrance for men that balances bright fruit with cozy spice and smooth woods. The scent opens with a lively splash of tart grapefruit and spicy pink pepper, quickly giving way to a heart of juicy pineapple, sweet melon, and warm cinnamon. As it settles onto the skin, a de…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Usher He or Royal Eagle Red?

Royal Eagle Red takes 4 of 7 categories. Usher He is rated 3.95/5 from 427 votes; Royal Eagle Red is rated 4.25/5 from 64 votes. Choose Usher He for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Royal Eagle Red for a amber and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Usher He or Royal Eagle Red?

Royal Eagle Red lasts longest (Royal Eagle Red 75/100, Usher He 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Usher He or Royal Eagle Red?

Royal Eagle Red projects furthest (Royal Eagle Red 67/100, Usher He 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Usher He and Royal Eagle Red smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Melon, Pineapple, Violet Leaf and Guaiac Wood.

Is Usher He or Royal Eagle Red better for summer or winter?

For summer, Usher He is the stronger pick. For winter, Royal Eagle Red is the stronger pick. Usher He suits day or night wear; Royal Eagle Red suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Usher He and Royal Eagle Red?

Usher He has top notes of Melon, Pineapple and Lemon Verbena, heart notes of White Pepper, Blue Lavender, Vetiver and Violet Leaf, a base of Suede, Sandalwood, Guaiac Wood and Musk. Royal Eagle Red has top notes of Pink Pepper, Violet Leaf, Grapefruit and Cardamom, heart notes of Pineapple, Cinnamon, Sage and Melon, a base of Amber, Guaiac Wood, Vanilla and Cedar.

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